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Moving to Portugal - and Madeira in particular - is becoming an increasingly popular decision in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
People from all over the world, especially the UK and the US, are making the decision to emigrate to western Europe’s hottest expat destination. The rise in remote working has helped drive this trend, freeing up global professionals to move their lives abroad with ease.
Madeira, long popular with expat retirees, has become a major hotspot for a whole new breed of internationals who are set on building new lives in Portugal. For some, the generous tax benefits are the main attraction. For others, it’s the appealing lifestyle on an island where summer never goes away.
But planning a move to Portugal - as with any country - shouldn’t be taken lightly. Firstly, it’s important to understand the basics of a country’s politics, history, and culture to decide whether or not it would be a good fit for you.
On top of that, there’s a multitude of everyday tasks that every new arrival in Portugal must tackle, such as getting a tax number, opening a bank account, buying a house, learning the basics of the language - and eventually, perhaps applying for Portuguese citizenship.
Read more at Digital Émigré.
