Remote Work in Portugal: The Post-Pandemic Opportunity
As the world emerges from COVID restrictions, Portugal positions itself as a premier destination for remote workers seeking quality of life and favorable conditions.
As the world emerges from COVID restrictions, Portugal positions itself as a premier destination for remote workers seeking quality of life and favorable conditions.
Portugal published updated border regulations on 15 June 2021, easing COVID-19 travel restrictions and permitting non-essential travel from several third countries, including the US and UK.
Following controversies and service challenges, Portugal's immigration agency SEF faces potential restructuring and reform discussions in government.
The post-Brexit social security coordination agreement between Portugal and the UK entered into force on 1 May 2021, preserving pension rights and contribution aggregation for mobile workers.
SEF's unified online appointment booking platform, launched on 15 April 2021, replaced fragmented systems and reduced reliance on intermediaries for immigration appointments.
The Portuguese Tax Authority's 2021 guidance clarified how tax residency is triggered under the 183-day rule and habitual residence criteria, critical for digital nomads and remote workers.