Living in Algarve
15 practical guides for residents and newcomers
Everything you need to know about making Algarve your home, from visas and property to healthcare, banking, and daily life.
Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) Tax Regime
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax regime was introduced in 2009 as an incentive to attract foreign professionals, ret...
D7 Passive Income Visa
The D7 visa, formally known as the residence visa for holders of passive income, is the primary route by which British r...
Algarve Property Market
The Algarve property market has been one of the strongest performers in southern Europe for the past decade, driven by a...
Healthcare in the Algarve
Healthcare in the Algarve operates through a dual system of public and private provision, and for British expatriates th...
International Schools in the Algarve
The Algarve has a well-established and growing network of international schools that cater primarily to the children of ...
Banking and Finance
Opening a Portuguese bank account is one of the first practical steps for anyone relocating to the Algarve, and it is a ...
Driving and Car Registration
Driving is the most practical way to get around the Algarve, particularly if you live outside the main towns or away fro...
Utilities and Broadband
Setting up utilities in the Algarve is straightforward in principle but involves navigating a series of bureaucratic ste...
Learning Portuguese
Learning Portuguese is, by a wide margin, the single most important thing you can do to enrich your experience of living...
Residency Paperwork and Bureaucracy
Navigating Portuguese bureaucracy is one of the less glamorous aspects of relocating to the Algarve, but understanding t...
Cost of Living in the Algarve
The cost of living in the Algarve is one of its principal attractions for British retirees and relocators, offering a st...
The British Community in the Algarve
The British community in the Algarve is one of the largest and most established expatriate populations in southern Europ...
Pet Relocation to the Algarve
Bringing pets to the Algarve is a concern that ranks surprisingly high on the list of practical worries for British fami...
Retiring to the Algarve
The Algarve has been one of the most popular retirement destinations for British nationals for more than forty years, an...
Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
Portugal introduced its Digital Nomad Visa, formally designated the D8 visa, in late 2022, making it one of the first EU...