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**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/about-the-article-discussion-category/19 "2019-02-13T11:11:11Z")
Discussion of the articles posted on Nomad Gate. --- ## [Portuguese tax representation no longer required for non-EU residents](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-tax-representation-no-longer-required-for-non-eu-residents/51528)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-tax-representation-no-longer-required-for-non-eu-residents/51528 "2026-05-26T21:57:02Z")
Up until now, anyone with a Portuguese tax number (NIF) living outside of the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, were required to hire a fiscal representative, regardless of whether they have tax obligations in Port… --- ## [How to get a Portuguese NIF for Non-Residents](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-get-a-portuguese-nif-for-non-residents/115)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-get-a-portuguese-nif-for-non-residents/115 "2026-05-13T20:23:00Z")
Newcomers to Portugal soon learn that they need one particular number for a whole range of everyday transactions in the country: The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal), also known as Número de Contribuinte. This is … --- ## [Small Business Status in Georgia (country) and Other Benefits | Nomad Gate](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/small-business-status-in-georgia-country-and-other-benefits-nomad-gate/55453)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/small-business-status-in-georgia-country-and-other-benefits-nomad-gate/55453 "2026-03-15T16:12:54Z")
If you are a freelancer or small business owner looking for a country to register your business, chances are the small Caucasus country of Georgia is not the first place that comes to mind. In fact, Georgia is somewhat o… --- ## [The Ultimate List of Nomad Tools (Part 1): Travel](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-list-of-nomad-tools-part-1-travel/162)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-list-of-nomad-tools-part-1-travel/162 "2026-03-14T09:57:23Z")
As more and more people decide to become location-independent we are finally seeing a lot of tools, apps and gear making it easier to manage and excel at a life on the road. This is a companion discussion topic for the… --- ## [The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Mailboxes for US Banking Purposes – Nomad Gate](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-virtual-mailboxes-for-us-banking-purposes-nomad-gate/60741)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-virtual-mailboxes-for-us-banking-purposes-nomad-gate/60741 "2026-02-11T20:32:45Z")
The modern nomad lifestyle is all about freedom, flexibility, and the ability to live and work from anywhere. However, one challenge that many nomads face is maintaining a stable US address for banking and credit card pu… --- ## [The world’s best airlines for nomads and long-term travelers](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-world-s-best-airlines-for-nomads-and-long-term-travelers/62)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-world-s-best-airlines-for-nomads-and-long-term-travelers/62 "2026-01-06T17:53:01Z")
Nomads and long term travelers have unique needs when it comes to airlines. First of all, we are usually bringing with us our entire life every time we travel. This is a companion discussion topic for the original ent… --- ## [How to Open a US Bank Account for Non-Residents](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-us-bank-account-for-non-residents/35216)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-us-bank-account-for-non-residents/35216 "2025-09-30T12:03:19Z")
The good old US of A. Perhaps you are a frequent traveler there, looking for a practical way to do business there, or you are an American that lives abroad and needs a convenient way to avoid high international fees. Wha… --- ## [Closed-Ended vs. Open-Ended Funds for Portuguese Golden Visa Investors](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/closed-ended-vs-open-ended-funds-for-portuguese-golden-visa-investors/71260)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/closed-ended-vs-open-ended-funds-for-portuguese-golden-visa-investors/71260 "2025-06-23T17:02:19Z")
Portugal’s Golden Visa program allows investors to obtain residency through fund investments, but choosing the right fund structure is key to aligning with personal goals. Investors looking to diversify their… --- ## [How to Open a Bunq Account—from Anywhere](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-bunq-account-from-anywhere/10598)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-bunq-account-from-anywhere/10598 "2025-04-29T13:00:07Z")
The Dutch bank Bunq is one of several mobile-only banks to appear in the last few years in Europe. While the slightly higher sticker price than many of their competitors might be off-putting, the bank’s unique philosophy… --- ## [The Ultimate Guide to the Greek Golden Visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-greek-golden-visa/37706)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-greek-golden-visa/37706 "2023-02-17T18:28:26Z")
Residency by investment, or perhaps eventually, citizenship by investment, is certainly growing in popularity for those who want to establish a new life in a different country. As a result, there are many Golden Visa pro… --- ## [Best Online Banks for American Digital Nomads](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-online-banks-for-american-digital-nomads/59)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-online-banks-for-american-digital-nomads/59 "2025-04-06T14:18:48Z")
When it comes to good banks for American digital nomads, Charles Schwab Bank is often readily recommended. They offer great features for nomads, but they’re not the only good option anymore. Recently, more banks have pop… --- ## [Portugal, Spain, and Greece Golden Visa Programs Compared](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-spain-and-greece-golden-visa-programs-compared/26502)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-spain-and-greece-golden-visa-programs-compared/26502 "2025-04-06T11:17:40Z")
“Golden Visa” is a residence permit scheme. The Golden Visa programs grant investors the right to live in a country in exchange for a qualifying investment. The investment options, the benefits, and the extent of the pre… --- ## [The Best Business Bank Accounts To Open From Anywhere](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-best-business-bank-accounts-to-open-from-anywhere/20833)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-best-business-bank-accounts-to-open-from-anywhere/20833 "2025-02-05T13:31:26Z")
A lot of us digital nomads, serial expats, and others in the location-independent crowd can live and work from anywhere because we run our own independent businesses. This is a companion discussion topic for the origin… --- ## [How to Qualify and Apply for Portuguese Citizenship](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-qualify-and-apply-for-portuguese-citizenship/55509)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-qualify-and-apply-for-portuguese-citizenship/55509 "2024-11-25T16:10:22Z")
Portugal has the 6th strongest passport in the world, giving you visa-free, e-visa, or visa-on-arrival access to 187 countries and territories worldwide, including unrestricted movement between the 26 European countries … --- ## [How to Open a Portuguese Bank Account for Non-Residents](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-portuguese-bank-account-for-non-residents/114)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-open-a-portuguese-bank-account-for-non-residents/114 "2024-11-09T21:05:28Z")
Finally an article about Portugal. It’s one of my absolute favorite countries. Which is why I usually spend a month or two there every year. No matter the reason, or your residency, this article will tell you everything … --- ## [My Top Resources for Nomads, Travelers, & Expats](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/my-top-resources-for-nomads-travelers-expats/3056)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 4:48am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/my-top-resources-for-nomads-travelers-expats/3056 "2024-10-30T04:48:41Z")
Having lived a more or less nomadic life for close to a decade, a handful of products and services have proven to make my life on the road much easier and more affordable. This is a companion discussion topic for the o… --- ## [The World’s Best Bank Accounts for International Travelers and Nomads](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-world-s-best-bank-accounts-for-international-travelers-and-nomads/2947)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-world-s-best-bank-accounts-for-international-travelers-and-nomads/2947 "2024-09-02T15:07:07Z")
Did you know that every time you swipe your card in a foreign country, your bank is charging you exorbitant fees and giving you a terrible exchange rate? Yet, you can save thousands every year by choosing the right bank. … --- ## [The Portugal HQA Visa Program—Better Than the Golden Visa?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-portugal-hqa-visa-program-better-than-the-golden-visa/63541)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-portugal-hqa-visa-program-better-than-the-golden-visa/63541 "2024-07-29T22:54:48Z")
In recent months, much has been made of the end of the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime in Portugal, and it’s understandable. The popular scheme helped entice a great many people to obtain residency in the already … --- ## [Why you need Curve and how to get it now](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-you-need-curve-and-how-to-get-it-now/3859)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-you-need-curve-and-how-to-get-it-now/3859 "2024-05-23T09:45:47Z")
Get £5 by using the code NOMAD when signing up for Curve This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://nomadgate.com/get-curve/ --- ## [Guide to Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency (NHR)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/guide-to-portugals-non-habitual-residency-nhr/43983)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/guide-to-portugals-non-habitual-residency-nhr/43983 "2024-02-26T19:31:42Z")
If you have been part of the Nomad Gate community for a while now, you’ve probably heard us talk plenty about the attractive Golden Visa program on offer in Portugal. However, did you know that Portugal can also offer yo… --- ## [The Ultimate Guide to Estonian E-residency, Banking, and Taxes](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-estonian-e-residency-banking-and-taxes/5374)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-estonian-e-residency-banking-and-taxes/5374 "2022-07-23T20:00:01Z")
The internet seems to have been buzzing a lot about Estonia in the last few years, and a lot of it is due to the innovative new e-residency program that was launched in a limited form in December 2014, and has been rolli… --- ## [Portuguese Parliament Amends Nationality Law: A Quicker Path to Citizenship? – Nomad Gate](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-parliament-amends-nationality-law-a-quicker-path-to-citizenship-nomad-gate/62542)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-parliament-amends-nationality-law-a-quicker-path-to-citizenship-nomad-gate/62542 "2024-02-08T12:15:23Z")
In a significant update, the Portuguese Parliament has approved changes to the Nationality Law, which will—assuming it’s approved by the president—come into effect in 2024. This is a companion discussion topic for the … --- ## [President Marcelo Vetoes "More Housing" Package, Delays Changes to Golden Visa Program](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/president-marcelo-vetoes-more-housing-package-delays-changes-to-golden-visa-program/60774)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/president-marcelo-vetoes-more-housing-package-delays-changes-to-golden-visa-program/60774 "2023-09-05T08:38:15Z")
In a recent development, President Marcelo has vetoed the “More Housing” package, which includes significant changes to Portugal’s popular Golden Visa program. This move will send the law back to parliament, which is set… --- ## [How to Register for e-ID in Malta](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-register-for-e-id-in-malta/4218)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-register-for-e-id-in-malta/4218 "2023-08-28T12:24:38Z")
So you’ve just moved to Malta, registered as a resident, and perhaps even picked up your e-residence card in Valletta. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://nomadgate.com/malta-eid-regi… --- ## [The Best Estonian e‑Residency Service Providers Compared](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-best-estonian-e-residency-service-providers-compared/35134)
**Author:** [@hanna](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/hanna)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 3:33am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-best-estonian-e-residency-service-providers-compared/35134 "2023-08-11T03:33:18Z")
If you are someone with a global lifestyle or mindset, you probably have heard of Estonian e-Residency (the pioneer of e-residency programs). Don’t worry if you haven’t—you’ll find everything you need to know about it in… --- ## [Portugal Golden Visa Guide: Pros & Cons in 2026](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-golden-visa-guide-pros-cons-in-2026/5168)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 443\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-golden-visa-guide-pros-cons-in-2026/5168 "2023-07-18T14:28:22Z")
Are you looking to become an EU or Portuguese resident (and eventually a citizen) without needing to move there full-time? Chances are you’ve already heard about Portugal’s Golden Visa program. For many, it’s… --- ## [The Permanent Traveler](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-permanent-traveler/54)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-permanent-traveler/54 "2023-07-14T15:27:29Z")
This article, like much of what I write, does not apply to American and Eritrean citizens. In this particular case, it is because these jurisdictions are unique in that they (may) tax non-resident citizens, according to… --- ## [The Ultimate Guide to Primary Health Insurance for Digital Nomads](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-primary-health-insurance-for-digital-nomads/42548)
**Author:** [@sam](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-primary-health-insurance-for-digital-nomads/42548 "2023-04-09T22:48:35Z")
Just imagine for a second that you are in the middle of a long-term trip abroad. You are not just on holiday; you are a digital nomad with your travel itinerary booked up for months—but you suddenly get seriously ill. T… --- ## [How to Move to Portugal Without the Golden Visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-move-to-portugal-without-the-golden-visa/56921)
**Author:** [@pearlsofportugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/pearlsofportugal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-to-move-to-portugal-without-the-golden-visa/56921 "2023-03-17T14:25:58Z")
The Portuguese government has finally made a decisive move to end the Golden Visa program in Portugal. The official call will be March 30th but if I look at the other 15 measures that the government announced I do not ha… [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/c/articles/6.md?page=1)