Choose your move type: work, remote work, study, retirement, family reunification, investment, or passive income
Check visa requirements for your situation on the Portuguese consulate or official immigration website
Gather required documents: valid passport, proof of income, bank statements, accommodation proof, criminal background check, health insurance, and application forms
Obtain apostilled U.S. documents when required
Translate documents into Portuguese by a certified translator when required
Apply for the appropriate visa at a Portuguese consulate in the U.S.
Attend the visa appointment and submit biometrics if requested
Wait for visa approval
Travel to Portugal after visa issuance
Register your address in Portugal
Apply for a residence permit with AIMA after arrival
Get a Portuguese tax number (NIF)
Open a Portuguese bank account
Arrange health insurance or enroll in the national health system when eligible
Find long-term housing
Register with local authorities if required
Keep your passport, visa, and residence permit valid and renew on time
Maintain required days of presence in Portugal if your permit requires it
Apply for permanent residence or citizenship later if eligible