For international buyers purchasing below €800k or relocating to Portugal as a primary residence. Visa guidance, property search, end-to-end purchase advisory.
For retirees and remote workers with provable passive income. ~€820/month minimum. Path to permanent residency and citizenship in 5 years.
Tax regimeFlat 20% income tax for qualifying professionals for 10 years. Apply in your first year of Portuguese tax residency. Not a visa — a tax election.
Investment routeVia art investment (€250k) or qualifying fund (€500k). EU residency with 7 days/year minimum stay. Real estate route closed since 2023.
Total purchase costs run 7–9% above the property price for EU residents buying a primary home — comprising IMT transfer tax, stamp duty, notary and legal fees.
Non-EU buyers pay IMT at a flat 7.5% regardless of price. Use our IMT calculator for a precise estimate of your total costs.
Cash purchases close in 6–10 weeks. Mortgage purchases take 3–4 months. Off-plan completions follow the developer's construction timeline.
We work with buyers relocating from every major market. We know the specific challenges each nationality faces and how to navigate them.
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