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About Nomad Compass Portugal

Moving to Portugal as a remote worker means dealing with visas, tax numbers, banks and paperwork, often in a language you don't speak yet. Nomad Compass Portugal exists to make that easier.

We write clear, practical guides for digital nomads and freelancers who live in Portugal or are planning to move here.

Who we are

I'm Portuguese and have lived in Portugal all my life, in Azeitão, just south of Lisbon. I work in cybersecurity, where my job is to make complex systems clear and reliable, and that's the approach I bring to this blog.

I learned first-hand how demanding Portuguese bureaucracy can be when I had to register my marriage to a foreign spouse in Portugal (a process known as transcrição do casamento). It took far more effort than it should have. Nomad Compass Portugal is the guide I wish we'd had: practical, sourced and updated as the rules change.

What you'll find here

• Visas & Residency: D8, D7, AIMA and the steps in between
• Money & Taxes: NIF, Social Security, banking and freelancer taxes
• Cities & Living: cost of living, coworking and where to base yourself
• Tools & Resources: the services we would use ourselves

How we work

We check figures and rules against official sources such as AIMA, the Portal das Finanças, Segurança Social and the Diário da República. Immigration and tax rules change often, so we aim to show when each article was last reviewed.

We are not a law firm, an accounting firm or an immigration consultancy. For decisions about your own case, speak to a licensed professional.

How this site is funded

Some articles contain affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes what we recommend. Read our Affiliate Disclosure.

Get in touch

Questions or corrections? Visit our Contact page or email hello@nomadcompassportugal.com.