‘Portugal Beckons’ - The Book

A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Moving to Portugal

Read by over 700 expatriates up to this point! Get ready for your move to Portugal with our book.

(UPDATED NOV 2024)

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Hi, fellow (soon-to-be) expat in Portugal!

Planning to move to Portugal can feel daunting, confusing and downright stressful. I know, I’ve done it myself. You're excited, sure, but also apprehensive and overwhelmed with the prospect of finding a home, navigating a new bureaucratic system, and adjusting to an unfamiliar culture. And let's not even start on healthcare, visas, or buying a house…

I spent my first few years in Portugal figuring out how to do everything ‘the Portuguese way’ by trial and error. Please don’t do the same.

A lack of guidance when settling into expat life costs a lot of money and time.

So we’re on a mission now to help you do it differently.

This comprehensive guide, consisting of over 60 lessons, checklists and guides, expert advice, and tips from experienced expats will lead you methodically through every part of the relocation process with a step-by-step roadmap, and by the end you'll be empowered and confident to embrace your new life in Portugal.

Join our community of more than 27,000 expats and download your guide today.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Essential expert guidance to remove your headaches, and save you money and time

The only book you’ll need to relocate to Portugal written by our relocation consultants, legal advisors, and Portuguese property experts

Just some of the topics we can help you with (scroll down the page for the full contents):

ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PRE-PLANNING PHASE

  • Is Portugal the right fit for you?

  • Learn the pros, cons and realities of living in Portugal

  • Address common concerns and fears

CHOOSING THE BEST PLACE IN PORTUGAL FOR YOU

  • Advice on scouting trips and suggested itineraries

  • Detailed city guides

  • Advice on schools, finding work and amenities

NAVIGATE ALL THE PAPERWORK AND LEGAL BUREAUCRACY

  • Which visa is right for you? Different visas explained

  • Application guidance

  • NIF, bank account, and insurance assistance

FINDING, RENTING OR PURCHASING YOUR PROPERTY

  • Specific guidance on how to find a property

  • Portuguese rental contracts & mortgage advice

  • How to connect utilities and internet

UNDERSTAND PORTUGUESE HEALTHCARE

  • A complete guide to how Portuguese healthcare works

  • Understand your insurance needs

  • Advice on dental, pharmacies and more

STEP-BY-STEP ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

  • Everything you need to do upon arrival in Portugal

  • Guidance with buying a new or second-hand car

  • Sort your internet, phone, utilities & more!

BENEFITS

Why do I need a book on how to move to Portugal?

  • Take it from us - learning by doing can be very costly, confusing, and frustrating. The information in this book will save you hundreds of hours, thousands of Euros and a lot of headaches.

  • It took us years to learn all the little tricks, tips, and secrets that now makes our life in Portugal (relatively!) stress-free and enjoyable. You can learn it all in a single book.

  • Living in Portugal is not like living in Northern Europe, Australasia, or North America (and we’ve lived in all of these places). Often the biggest challenges and surprises are things that you don’t know that you don’t know.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Designed specifically to remove your stress, overwhelm and confusion

  • We work you through a step-by-step to-do list to ensure you work methodically through the often confusing processes and tasks of relocating to Portugal

  • Work through the book at your own pace, and in the order that suits your schedule and circumstances.

  • As one of our readers, you have the opportunity to schedule a free consultation with us where we’ll assess your needs and relocation situation.

  • From recommendations of services you may need to useful lists and links, the book is packed full of extras to help your seamless transition to Portuguese life!

FULL BOOK CONTENTS

We’ll help you take the whole relocation and integration process, step-by-step

PRICING

Download ‘Portugal Beckons: A Complete Step-by-Step Roadmap on Moving to Portugal’ Today!

  • Remove all the confusion and overwhelm of relocation

  • A clear roadmap in over step-by-step 60 lessons & guides

  • Available in PDF format

  • Supporting materials, guides and structured, complete to-do list

  • Essential links, resources and contacts library

€19.99

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What our Clients are Saying

  • "Having just finished reading the guide for immigrants on starting a new life in Portugal, I am truly impressed and inspired by the authors' dedication and thoroughness. The book is packed with invaluable information, making it a fantastic resource for anyone with the intention of or already navigating life in Portugal. I wholeheartedly recommend this guide to anyone looking for a smooth transition and a wealth of practical insights. Thank you to the authors for creating such a remarkable and helpful resource!"

    Hoa

  • "Thank you! This is a very comprehensive guide and I wish I had it months ago, when I was planning. My D7 was recently approved and I'll be moving soon. I especially appreciate you addressing difficult questions and encouraging people to answer them before moving. Well done!

    Vanessa, USA

  • "Thank you Matt & Joao! I have downloaded the book and look forward to reading it. I have spent hours researching online, reading books, and watching videos. It's a journey for sure—I feel lucky to be a part of yours. To be continued..."

    Tessa, USA

  • "I’m just going through your guide and this is AMAZING! I’m sure it was a labor of love putting all of this information together in such a clear, concise and organized way. This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!"

    Vera, USA

  • "I sent you a message yesterday that's its absolutely wonderful and I really appreciate your hard work: I read some of the report today. Its amazing so far! You guys really put a lot of work into it! I honestly can't believe how helpful it is."

    Anya, USA

FAQs

  • Soon! Watch this space!

  • Soon! Watch this space!

  • Absolutely! The book is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of familiarity with Portugal.

  • Yes, our book is in PDF format and is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, so you can access the content wherever you like.

  • The book is designed to be comprehensive and cover various scenarios that expats may encounter.

    While of course the book cannot address every unique circumstance, you always have access to a personal mentor who will provide resources and guidance to help you make the best decisions for your situation, answer any questions and provide further assistance where they can.

    Mentor consultation is a paid upgrade on the book, but as a reader you receive 20% discount on all Portugalxpert services, meaning 1-hour consultation is €47 instead of €59.

  • We strive to keep our content current with the latest information and regulations, and we will regularly release updates on the book. However, Portugalxpert is a relocation tour provider and advisory service to help you settle in to life in Portugal. We do not offer legal, financial or property advice, and we strongly recommend you always seek the advice of a lawyer, accountant, or real estate professional.

  • We are here to help!

    If you have a question about your move, simply drop us a line to hello@portugalxpert.com and we’ll help you the best we can.

    If you have any questions specific to your personal situation you’ll have discounted access to consultations with our expert mentors who can help with anything you need.

Still got questions? Get in touch.

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