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What's inside the checklist

  1. Deciding. Pick the right visa, check the income requirement, budget the move, shortlist cities and plan for your family.
  2. Before you apply. NIF, banking, moving your savings, health insurance, proof of income, accommodation and your criminal record certificate.
  3. Applying. Confirm the document list, choose the right D8 variant, submit your application and keep copies of everything.
  4. Your first weeks. Lease, phone number, your AIMA appointment, NISS, health centre and atestado de residência.
  5. Your first 90 days. Registering as self-employed, invoicing, Social Security, IFICI, an accountant, your driving licence and your renewal date.

3 pages, 35 steps, each one linked to a full guide on this site. Every step is tagged Essential, If applicable or Plan ahead, so you know what matters for your situation.

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