Larissa Miranda
Writer & editor
São Tomé and Príncipe in Portugal: A Complete 2026 Guide for the Fastest-Growing Community
São Tomé e Príncipe is Portugal's fastest-growing immigrant community: the CPLP visa route, driving-licence exchange, health quota and family rules for 2026.
Studying in Portugal as an International Student: Admission Routes and Special Regimes
Portugal reserves up to 5% of university places for special regimes like PALOP scholarships. Here's how CPLP and other international students apply for 2026/27.
Can Russians Hold More Than €100,000 in a Portuguese Bank Account?
EU law caps Russian nationals' bank deposits at €100,000 per bank — unless you hold an EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit. Here is exactly how the rule works.
Sending Money From Portugal to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan: How to Compare the Real Cost
Compare the true cost of sending money from Portugal to India, Nepal, Bangladesh or Pakistan in 2026: fees, FX margins, transfer limits and licensed operators.
Sending Money From Portugal to Angola and Cabo Verde: A Currency Guide
Compare ways to send money from Portugal to Angola and Cabo Verde in 2026: the fixed CVE rate, Angola's floating kwanza, fees, limits and licensed operators.
Sending Money to Portugal: Remittance and Transfer Fee Comparison (2026)
Compare 2026 fees for sending money to Portugal: Wise, Revolut, N26, and bank wire costs, EU cash-declaration rules, and legal options from Brazil and Russia.
Medical Evacuation to Portugal for PALOP Patients: How the Junta Médica Process Works
Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau and São Tomé patients can get SNS care via a 1977–1992 health pact. Here's the real junta médica process, quotas and 2026 fees.
CPLP Residence Permit in Portugal: The Complete 2026 Guide
How CPLP nationals get Portuguese residency in 2026: the consular-visa-then-AIMA process, the 2-year EU-format card, real fees, and how it beats D7/D8.
EU, EEA and Swiss Citizen Registration in Portugal: The CRUE Guide
Moving to Portugal as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen? Register your CRUE at the Câmara Municipal within 30 days of your third month, for about €15.
Family Reunification in Portugal (2026): What Changed Under Lei 61/2025
Family reunification in Portugal now needs 2 years of residence, income and housing proof, and AIMA has up to 9 months to decide. Full 2026 checklist.
Portugal Job Scams: Red Flags for South Asian Workers (and How to Report Them)
Job offers demanding upfront cash, holding your passport, or promising a guaranteed visa are common scams. Red flags, agent checks, and where to report fraud.
Portugal’s Skilled Job-Seeker Visa (Art. 57º-A): Is It Live Yet?
Portugal’s skilled job-seeker visa (Art. 57º-A) isn’t operational — consulates can’t accept applications until the portaria is published. Checked 28 Oct 2026.