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Start with the household

Moving to Portugal With Your Family: What to Plan First

A household-first checklist for organising a move to Portugal.

Start with the household

Record every adult and dependent, their nationality, age, income position and intended role in the application. This gives a clearer basis for planning than treating a family move as a single-person process.

Separate individual and shared needs

Some support is personal, such as NIF or residence application support. Other needs, including a home, contract review and utilities, are usually shared by the household.

Plan your next step

Answer a few practical questions for an indicative support plan.

Start Your Move Plan