# \#portugal **URL:** https://community.nomadgate.com/tag/portugal/22.md [Latest](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.nomadgate.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.nomadgate.com/tags.md) --- ## [📌 Guides and wikis: How to access and contribute](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/guides-and-wikis-how-to-access-and-contribute/63641)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/guides-and-wikis-how-to-access-and-contribute/63641 "2024-04-05T12:22:26Z")
The Nomad Gate community is a treasure trove of knowledge, however it can be hard to find the truly useful posts as they tend to be buried deep within threads with hundreds or even thousands of posts. In an attempt at m… --- ## [Portuguese driving licence validity for non-EU citizens now linked to your PT visa/residence permit](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-driving-licence-validity-for-non-eu-citizens-now-linked-to-your-pt-visa-residence-permit/78721)
**Author:** [@PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PTbound)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-driving-licence-validity-for-non-eu-citizens-now-linked-to-your-pt-visa-residence-permit/78721 "2026-10-25T18:06:12Z")
Learned about this new PT headache from a couple fellow Brits (over 60 which I’m not) who are going through this “experience” now. Under Decreto-Lei n.º 114/2026, which took effect on June 9, 2026, Portugal enacted a la… --- ## [PGV / ARI Rage, Tragedy, & General Madness](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pgv-ari-rage-tragedy-general-madness/66450)
**Author:** [@Hippopotamousse](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Hippopotamousse)\ **Replies:** 1038\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pgv-ari-rage-tragedy-general-madness/66450 "2026-10-25T16:09:04Z")
We invested in Portugal to give our families and ourselves a better life. Our investment benefits every sector of the Portuguese economy. We are law-abiding citizens who have passed every background check. Yet: (1) The… --- ## [IMGA Ações Portugal investment policy change](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/imga-acoes-portugal-investment-policy-change/78748)
**Author:** [@garrett](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/garrett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/imga-acoes-portugal-investment-policy-change/78748 "2026-10-25T03:59:49Z")
I received an email from bison about the fund changing rules, here’s the old version b) To carry out this policy, the Fund will invest its capital, directly or indirectly (namely through certificates), in equities of P… --- ## [Can we still renew the residency card after redeeming the five-year fund?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-we-still-renew-the-residency-card-after-redeeming-the-five-year-fund/78745)
**Author:** [@Vichy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Vichy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-we-still-renew-the-residency-card-after-redeeming-the-five-year-fund/78745 "2026-10-25T01:22:33Z")
We applied for the Golden Visa about six years ago, but only got our first two-year residence cards this year. We passed the language test, but too late for the May 2026 deadline under the old citizenship rules, so we ne… --- ## [I'm considering investing in GV, should I?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/im-considering-investing-in-gv-should-i/78729)
**Author:** [@East.to.west](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/East.to.west)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/im-considering-investing-in-gv-should-i/78729 "2026-10-24T09:14:18Z")
Hello everyone, So as the title already says, I’m considering investing in a Golden Visa in Portugal. To explain a bit about myself, I’m a gay guy that comes from a homophobic country in eastern Europe and so far I have… --- ## [Best Options for Setting Up a Remote Business While Living as a Digital Nomad](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-options-for-setting-up-a-remote-business-while-living-as-a-digital-nomad/68878)
**Author:** [@marcellosalas](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/marcellosalas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-options-for-setting-up-a-remote-business-while-living-as-a-digital-nomad/68878 "2026-10-23T09:52:38Z")
Hello everyone, I am in the early stages of planning my journey as a digital nomad and I am looking for advice on how to best set up a remote business while moving around. I have been researching a few countries that of… --- ## [Citizenship processing delays](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/citizenship-processing-delays/74811)
**Author:** [@Lala](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Lala)\ **Replies:** 582\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/citizenship-processing-delays/74811 "2026-10-23T06:43:24Z")
Many of us who have already submitted citizenship applications are experiencing excessive delays. There doesn’t seem to be a topic where this can be discussed, so I’m going to dump what I know here, but I’m also hoping s… --- ## [New online ARI renewal process (Feb 2026)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938)
**Author:** [@gwytb](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/gwytb)\ **Replies:** 795\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938 "2026-10-23T05:09:50Z")
Today a new online renewal process was announced for ARI investors: I am knowingly and intentionally starting a new thread for tracking experiences and advice with the NEW online ARI renewal process. My motivation is … --- ## [WIKI: HOW-TO: Golden Visa Renewal Mega Thread (January 2025 →)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-how-to-golden-visa-renewal-mega-thread-january-2025/69099)
**Author:** [@anon44219890](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/anon44219890)\ **Replies:** 1065\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-how-to-golden-visa-renewal-mega-thread-january-2025/69099 "2026-10-22T01:45:57Z")
This is a Portugal Golden Visa Renewal thread for the new AIMA process announced January 2025. All renewals will be presential (in-person) with AIMA, and renewal applications must be made on the AIMA portal. This WIKI… --- ## [Awaiting Final Approval (Stage 4)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/awaiting-final-approval-stage-4/45969)
**Author:** [@bn2nt08](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/bn2nt08)\ **Replies:** 3171\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/awaiting-final-approval-stage-4/45969 "2026-10-21T20:47:08Z")
How long does it take from the biometrics appointment to receiving the resident card? Do you mind sharing your time? Which SEF is the fastest and slowest these days? I had my appointment in sept and am waiting for news.… --- ## [E6 Visa for ARI Biometrics](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/e6-visa-for-ari-biometrics/77564)
**Author:** [@vicccc](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/vicccc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/e6-visa-for-ari-biometrics/77564 "2026-10-21T00:51:34Z")
It is my understanding that portugal recently started to require those who do not have schengen-visa-free passports to apply for a E6 national visa in order to attend the ARI biometrics instead of normal tourist visa. D… --- ## [Entry Exit System (EES) rollout in Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/entry-exit-system-ees-rollout-in-portugal/74159)
**Author:** [@Fesenjoon](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Fesenjoon)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/entry-exit-system-ees-rollout-in-portugal/74159 "2026-10-20T05:44:35Z")
Oct 12th was the rollout for the Entry/Exit System across the Schengen zone countries. I was wondering if anyone had the experience with the system at a Portuguese airport recently. I understand that long term residents … --- ## [What's the potential impact of the 2025 Portuguese election on the Golden Visa program and pathway to citizenship?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816)
**Author:** [@goncalomendesleal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goncalomendesleal)\ **Replies:** 2996\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816 "2026-10-19T14:13:14Z")
On last 18th May 2025, Portugal held national elections that significantly reshaped the country’s political landscape. The center-right parties emerged as the most voted forces, with the Democratic Alliance (AD… --- ## [Portugal: Permanent Residence Permit for Investment Purposes](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-permanent-residence-permit-for-investment-purposes/25438)
**Author:** [@trophy11](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/trophy11)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-permanent-residence-permit-for-investment-purposes/25438 "2026-10-18T21:18:14Z")
There is a clause in the Permanent Resident Permit Regulations for PR for investment purposes. From the SEF website: To the citizens holding a residence permit for investment purposes and their family members, complying… --- ## [How much absence is allowed on a PR to still be on a path towards citizenship?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-much-absence-is-allowed-on-a-pr-to-still-be-on-a-path-towards-citizenship/78705)
**Author:** [@East.to.west](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/East.to.west)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-much-absence-is-allowed-on-a-pr-to-still-be-on-a-path-towards-citizenship/78705 "2026-10-16T15:45:59Z")
Hello everyone, I was wondering for those of us who came to Portugal on D7/D8 visas. Once we reach 5 years of residence and obtain permanent residence (PR) would it be possible to be absent 10 or 9 months per year from … --- ## [A2 Portuguese Language Certificate course](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/a2-portuguese-language-certificate-course/66846)
**Author:** [@Ehud\_Al](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Ehud_Al)\ **Replies:** 414\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/a2-portuguese-language-certificate-course/66846 "2026-10-15T20:06:28Z")
Hello, Can anyone recommend a good online course for the A2 certificate? I have been recommended NIALP :slight\_smile: But would love to get a second opinion… Thanks --- ## [Early Applications for Citizenship](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/early-applications-for-citizenship/75366)
**Author:** [@LANomad](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/LANomad)\ **Replies:** 475\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/early-applications-for-citizenship/75366 "2026-10-14T18:07:49Z")
Also sharing this Q&A from our lawyer about sending in our citizenship application early, in case it is useful to anyone on this channel: "Q: There is a lot of discussion currently in the expat community about what we c… --- ## [Why Are You Continuing With the Program?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-are-you-continuing-with-the-program/75292)
**Author:** [@pullingaway](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/pullingaway)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-are-you-continuing-with-the-program/75292 "2026-10-12T22:20:58Z")
I’m considering dropping my application and not attending my biometrics appointment. I’d like to hear from those choosing to stay with the golden visa program why they’re choosing to stay in it and continue with the pro… --- ## [ARI Holders (Stage 5)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ari-holders-stage-5/44768)
**Author:** [@282cf5067c427e3f7493](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/282cf5067c427e3f7493)\ **Replies:** 627\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ari-holders-stage-5/44768 "2026-10-12T15:42:46Z")
Are the biometrics for GV renewals as difficult to book as the initial appointments? --- ## [Wiki: Required Documents for Portugal Golden Visa Renewal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-required-documents-for-portugal-golden-visa-renewal/64351)
**Author:** [@Garbonzo](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Garbonzo)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-required-documents-for-portugal-golden-visa-renewal/64351 "2026-10-04T12:57:58Z")
This wiki article is specific to PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA RENEWAL documents. Please contribute if you can improve this wiki. This article assumes that GV renewals will shortly require documents to be submitted to the AI… --- ## [AIMA Tacit Approval](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-tacit-approval/77628)
**Author:** [@drsteve](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/drsteve)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-tacit-approval/77628 "2026-10-02T13:11:56Z")
Could you briefly tell me how you did the tacit approval? My renewal biometrics were in December 2025 and I’ve still not gotten approval. Thanks --- ## [Stay Away from Novobanco --- 52 Days Locked Out of My Own Account — My Novobanco Golden Visa Experience](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/stay-away-from-novobanco-52-days-locked-out-of-my-own-account-my-novobanco-golden-visa-experience/73133)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Trotter](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Benjamin_Trotter)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/stay-away-from-novobanco-52-days-locked-out-of-my-own-account-my-novobanco-golden-visa-experience/73133 "2026-10-02T01:41:25Z")
In October 2021, I opened a Novobanco account at the recommendation of IAS lawyers as part of my Mercan Golden Visa investment in Portugal. I funded the account and, for nearly four years, paid monthly maintenance fees w… --- ## [Ditching my NIF tax representation](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ditching-my-nif-tax-representation/74076)
**Author:** [@momo](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/momo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ditching-my-nif-tax-representation/74076 "2026-09-29T10:59:46Z")
In light of the fact that tax representation is no longer required for those of us not living in Portugal, I’m obviously considering ditching my tax reps (Grizzly) that charge 500€/yr for me and my spouse. I asked my la… --- ## [Opening bank account Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/opening-bank-account-portugal/53856)
**Author:** [@jetset35](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jetset35)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/opening-bank-account-portugal/53856 "2026-09-26T19:51:20Z")
Good evening. Boa noite!!!:crescent\_moon: I’m curious to know if anyone is noticing delays in getting the bank account open after confirmation of receiving all documents. Any recent Experience will be greatly apprecia… --- ## [BWA group in Alcacer do Sal declared bankruptcy and left my project in a ruin condition. Looking for other buyers to join a group claim](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/bwa-group-in-alcacer-do-sal-declared-bankruptcy-and-left-my-project-in-a-ruin-condition-looking-for-other-buyers-to-join-a-group-claim/78614)
**Author:** [@saa](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/saa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/bwa-group-in-alcacer-do-sal-declared-bankruptcy-and-left-my-project-in-a-ruin-condition-looking-for-other-buyers-to-join-a-group-claim/78614 "2026-09-25T05:03:39Z")
Hello, I urgently need to connect with other unfortunate buyers of a golden visa project left unfinished by BWA GROUP, under a construction company name construoeiras. I made the purchase in 2021 and waited all these yea… --- ## [EU long-term resident status - Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/eu-long-term-resident-status-portugal/78617)
**Author:** [@SmallAtlas](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/SmallAtlas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/eu-long-term-resident-status-portugal/78617 "2026-08-24T21:36:30Z")
Has anyone successfully applied in Portugal for EU long-term resident status — Estatuto de Residente de Longa Duração (ERLD-UE), particularly as a freelancer/self-employed person issuing recibos verdes? I would be very … --- ## [Is it Lawsuit time? (Processing times)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/is-it-lawsuit-time-processing-times/58634)
**Author:** [@kai.kiyoto](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kai.kiyoto)\ **Replies:** 782\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/is-it-lawsuit-time-processing-times/58634 "2026-09-23T17:09:03Z")
Given the excessive waiting times encountered by applicants for the Golden Visa in Portugal, some have resorted to legal action against the SEF. There have been instances where the courts have ordered the SEF to expedite… --- ## [Experience with major health insurance providers for semi-expats](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568)
**Author:** [@jb4422](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jb4422)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568 "2026-09-23T16:28:30Z")
So, there’s been plenty of talk about what I might call “nomad insurance” - safetywing or N26 or whatever, that are for full nomads looking for crisis cover world-outside-US. I’m more interested in full-boat policies th… --- ## [What Kind of Visa do we need to travel to Portugal for the biometrics appointment! Please help!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-kind-of-visa-do-we-need-to-travel-to-portugal-for-the-biometrics-appointment-please-help/78465)
**Author:** [@masked.scanner.9u](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/masked.scanner.9u)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-kind-of-visa-do-we-need-to-travel-to-portugal-for-the-biometrics-appointment-please-help/78465 "2026-09-22T12:51:14Z")
I visited the Portuguese consulate in Boston to apply for a Schengen visa, as I need to travel to Portugal to complete my biometric appointment. I am a Golden Visa investor. However, they informed me that the rules have … [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/tag/portugal/22.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=portugal)