Urbanis Insights
Portugal, explained clearly.
Practical guidance on visas, taxes, real estate and cost of living, drawn from real sources and written in plain language, for anyone relocating to or investing in Portugal.
- Immigration & visas AIMA processing times in 2026: what to expect before you apply How long D7 and D8 visa processing is really taking in 2026, and how to plan a relocation timeline around it.
- Taxes & residency NHR is closed. Here's what IFICI offers in 2026 Portugal's NHR regime closed to new applicants. A clear look at what replaced it, and who qualifies.
- Real estate & cost of living Porto vs. Lisbon in 2026: a real cost comparison for newcomers How Porto and Lisbon compare on property prices and everyday cost of living in 2026.
- Real estate & taxes The real cost of buying property in Portugal in 2026 What foreign buyers pay in IMT, stamp duty, notary and registration costs, with a worked example.
- Immigration & visas Portugal's Golden Visa in 2026: what still qualifies Real estate no longer qualifies. A clear look at which investment routes remain open, and how long AIMA approval is really taking.
- Property management How to choose an AL management company in Porto Registration, insurance, fees, contract and reporting: what to check before you hand your apartment to a short-term rental manager.
- Property management How to register an alojamento local in Porto in 2026 The steps, the 60 or 90 business day period, and the containment and growth areas parish by parish.
- Property management Insurance for an alojamento local in Portugal: what is mandatory What the liability insurance covers, the minimum cover, fire insurance in buildings and what to do if the policy ends.
- Property management What a short-term rental manager does for owners in Porto What a manager handles day to day, what stays with the owner, and how payouts, damage and the contract work.