How to move from Brazil to Portugal

Do you dream of moving from Brazil to Portugal? If so, you've come to the right page!
In less than five minutes, we will show you the essential precautions you need to take to enjoy a smooth and hassle-free relocation experience to Portugal.

What does it take to move to Portugal?

Brazil is part of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), which means that Brazilians can enter Portugal more easily than other non-European citizens. However, there are some mandatory requirements that must be met before moving to Portugal.
The only essential ones are:

1 - Approved application for a Portuguese visa: To apply, you must go to a Portuguese Consulate in Brazil and submit some documents. The mandatory documents are a passport (valid for a minimum period of six months), proof of income and accommodation in Portugal, and a clean criminal record certificate.

2 - Legal monitoring: To navigate the process of moving to Portugal, you should also seek the support of a law firm specializing in relocations to Europe. In Brazil, Anchorless is one of the main online services that provides support to Brazilians who want to move to European countries like Portugal.

The last step only takes place after arrival in Portugal, and involves obtaining a residence permit, issued by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

Integration into Portuguese life

Any relocation process to Portugal It is continuous, and does not end when you land at the airports of Porto or Lisbon... After arriving in Europe, you must do at least three things to be able to enjoy the country like any national citizen:

1 - Obtain a NIF: The NIF is a unique number that identifies citizens to the Portuguese tax authorities, and is a mandatory requirement for activities as simple as paying an electricity bill or signing an employment contract. To obtain a NIF, visit Portuguese Finance Portal or a physical counter of the Tax and Customs Authority.

2 - Open a bank account: Once you have your NIF, you can finally open a bank account in Portugal—trust us, it will make your life a lot easier!

3 - Create a record in the SNS: In Portugal, public health services are free and of good quality. Take advantage of the Portuguese health system by registering with the National Health Service, or SNS, which is available to resident citizens of all nationalities.

Why Portugal?

If you are Brazilian, moving to Portugal is not that complicated! Maybe this helps explain why there are more than 400,000 Brazilians in Portugal, but there are other reasons (besides the ease of relocation) that inspire many Brazilians to choose Portugal as their new home.
Key advantages include:

- Portuguese language: Portugal is the only country in Europe that, like Brazil, speaks Portuguese;

Climate conditions: Despite the occasional cold snap, Portugal is a Mediterranean country with a mild climate, warm summers, and plenty of beaches—all ideal conditions for Brazilian immigrants;

Quality of life: Even though it is not one of the richest countries in Europe, Portugal is among those with the highest quality of life, with excellent performance in international indexes related to levels of happiness, security, and access to health and education.


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