Best Places to Live in the Algarve
If you're interested in the best places to live in the Algarve, Portugal's sunny southern-most region, here are some great options to consider. Also find information on why some like the region, and others choose to opt elsewhere.

5 Best Places to Retire in Portugal
Expat retirees love Portugal for its welcoming people, gorgeous beaches, quaint towns and wonderful restaurants. In this article, we cover 5 great places to retire in Portugal.

Expats in Portugal offer advice about healthcare in Portugal..

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats, digital nomads and retirees in Portugal.

6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal
Expats living in Portugal discuss health insurance options for expats in Portugal, the health letter needed for a residency application, pre-existing conditions, the cost of health insurance in Portugal and more.

Portugal Health Care Climbs in EU Ratings
Expats in Portugal live in a country with a health system designed to provide universal coverage. Susan Stults Korthase offers information about how the system fared in a recent international survey about European health systems.

An expat in Portugal discusses the cost of medical care in Portugal, public vs private healthcare in Portugal and more.

A highly-experienced expat offers a detailed look inside health care in Portugal, and the Lisbon area in particular. Covers access to the Portuguese system, medications, private insurance, area hospitals and much more.

An expat in Lisbon, Portugal says to find a health insurance plan that specializes in your region of Portugal. She talks about the quality of medical care, filling US prescriptions at local pharmacies and more.

An expat in the Algarve, Portugal offers insight into the proximity of area hospitals, the cost and availability of prescription medicine and health insurance in the Algarve.

An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Cascais.

Expats in Portugal offer advice about Moving to Portugal.

Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Portugal.

Expats in Portugal: Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal
Expats in Portugal discuss the pros and cons of living in Portugal. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more. Expats in Portugal seem to all agree that their little piece of paradise is still in many ways a hidden gem.

Members Portugal talk about the pros & cons of living in Portugal.

Retirees in Portugal talk about life in Portugal.

Members Portugal talk about the Cost of Living in Portugal.

25 Countries Introduce Digital Nomad Visas
Many people are escaping their routines and temporarily moving overseas during the pandemic. These countries are welcoming them with open arms by making it easy for visitors to stay and work remotely for months or even a year. Croatia, Portugal, Czech Republic, Mexico and others have joined the growing trend.

How to Get Your First Residence Permit in Portugal
Wondering how to obtain your first residency permmit in Portugal? Susan Stults Korthase provides the information that you'll need to make it happen.

Renewing Your Portuguese Residence Permit
Expats in Portugal need to periodically renew their residence permit. Susan Stults Korthase offers up the information you'll need to get it done.

United States Citizens Moving to Portugal: Demystifying the Paper Trail
Thanks to Susan Stults Korthase for this helpful overview of current requirements to begin the process of obtaining a Residency Visa when moving from the US to Portugal. Note: Information Updated February 2021.

5 Tips for Living in Lisbon, Portugal
Expats living in Lisbon, Portugal enjoy a historic cross-roads that has become an economic hub in Western Europe. Expats from all over the world enjoy the Mediterranean climate and diversity of people and culture.

11 Best Neighborhoods in Lisbon
There are a lot of options when picking a neighborhood in Lisbon. Here are the 11 Best Places to live according to expats living in Lisbon.

Expats in Lisbon talk about healthcare in Lisbon.

Expats in Lisbon offer advice about Moving to Lisbon.

Expats in Lisbon talk about the Pros & Cons of Living in Lisbon.

Retirees in Lisbon talk about life in Lisbon.