Moving To Portugal from the USA
Article by Portugalxpert - Official Tours and Courses Partner to KipperTree.
06 06 2023
Are you contemplating a move to Portugal from the USA? If so, you're part of a growing trend because thousands of Americans are choosing to make Portugal home - and it isn’t just retirees either, as Bloomberg reports; young families, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs are all heading here in their droves. Nearly 10,000 Americans were living in Portugal in 2022 - an increase of 239% since 2017, and even though the popular Golden Visa scheme has ended, this mass migration doesn’t show any signs of slowing down any time soon, and there are still plenty of achievable ways to acquire Portuguese residency.
So why has Portugal become so popular? And how can you join your fellow countryfolk and make the move?
This overview will provide you with an introduction to why Portugal is becoming a popular destination for Americans and will give you the info you need to make your decision-making process, and subsequently, a move, as seamless as possible; from navigating the residency visa process to opening a Portuguese bank account, to finding somewhere to live, we've got you covered.