COVID Vaccination in Portugal: What Foreign Residents Need to Know
Portugal's COVID-19 vaccination rollout includes foreign residents, with SNS registration key to accessing the national vaccination program.
Portugal's COVID-19 vaccination rollout includes foreign residents, with SNS registration key to accessing the national vaccination program.
Decree-Law 14/2021 fundamentally reformed Portugal's Golden Visa program by redirecting real estate investments away from major cities and raising investment thresholds for more productive capital.
The 2021 Golden Visa reform confirmed investment funds remain viable, requiring CMVM regulation and at least 60% capital investment in Portugal, making funds increasingly attractive to sophisticated investors.
With Brexit now in force, UK nationals in Portugal face new realities regarding residence rights, travel, and access to services in the first days of the new regime.
Despite the unprecedented challenges of 2020, expatriates in Portugal should complete essential year-end tasks to start 2021 well-prepared.
Law 2/2020 strengthened citizenship-by-marriage criteria, requiring clearer demonstration of effective ties to the Portuguese community while simplifying rules for couples with Portuguese children.