An American applies for the Portuguese residence visa in person, at the office that covers the state where they live. Which one, what to bring, and how to get the FBI check apostilled.
Moving to Portugal from the U.S.
Guides written for U.S. citizens, from the visa options and U.S. taxes to banking, housing and healthcare. Each one cites the official pages and carries its date.
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The IRS says U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad file as if at home, taxed on worldwide income. What it says on deadlines, exclusions, credits, FBAR, Form 8938 and the Portugal treaty.
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What an American needs to know before moving to Portugal: when a visa is required, which type fits, where to apply in the U.S., what follows after arrival and what the IRS still asks.
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One date, 1 January 2021, splits Britons in Portugal into two groups. What each group needs, from the UK and Portuguese government pages.
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Residents register at a health center and get a user number. What the Portuguese and British government pages say about documents, fees, S1 and cover for visitors.
Moving from the United Kingdom? Guides for Britons
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