A clear, fully personalized path from your life in the United States to feeling at home in Portugal—managed through one trusted local point of contact.
No two moves follow the same route. Your roadmap is created after a private consultation and reflects your family, timing, property goals, finances, schools and preferred way of living.
Home Portugal coordinates the sequence and keeps the specialists connected. Regulated legal, immigration, tax, financial and medical advice is provided by the appropriate independent professionals.
01
Define the move
Strategy & family priorities
We begin with the life you want to build, then shape every decision around it.
Clarify your reasons for moving and long-term objectives
Map the family profile, work arrangements and preferred timeline
Define the overall relocation and housing budget
Compare Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril and other suitable locations
Identify schooling, healthcare, mobility and pet requirements
Create the master timeline, priorities and decision points
02
Prepare before departure
Legal, tax & financial readiness
The right sequence prevents avoidable delays and connects both sides of the Atlantic.
Coordinate an immigration-law consultation for the appropriate residence route
Build the personal document list, including translations and apostilles
Coordinate US–Portugal pre-move tax planning with qualified specialists
Plan NIF, Portuguese banking and international money transfers
Review insurance, estate planning, pensions, investments and business interests
Prepare consular, immigration and administrative appointments
03
Choose where to live
Home, neighborhood & education
Property, school and lifestyle decisions are evaluated together—not in isolation.
Define the property brief for purchase, rental or temporary accommodation
Shortlist neighborhoods around lifestyle, commute and school journeys
Research international schools, admissions calendars and availability
Arrange virtual or private property and school visits
Coordinate property negotiation, inspection and independent legal due diligence
Plan renovation, interior design, furniture and a turnkey handover if required
04
Prepare the journey
Move & arrival management
Every practical detail is aligned so the first days feel considered and calm.
Select and coordinate international movers, shipping and customs support
Plan pet relocation, travel requirements and local veterinary care
Confirm temporary accommodation and airport arrival
Arrange utilities, internet, security, cleaning and essential supplies
Plan vehicle rental, purchase or import and local transportation
Prepare a personalized first-week schedule and arrival contact list
05
Establish everyday life
Settle in with confidence
We turn a new address into a functioning home and a familiar daily routine.
Complete the applicable local registrations and address updates
Coordinate private health insurance and public healthcare registration where eligible
Introduce trusted doctors, dentists and family-care professionals
Arrange school onboarding, transport and children’s activities
Select Portuguese language learning for adults and children
Connect domestic services, childcare, gyms, clubs and trusted local suppliers
06
Feel at home
Community, culture & ongoing concierge
A successful relocation continues after the boxes are unpacked.
Curate cultural, sporting and social events around your interests
Make introductions to international and Portuguese communities
Help establish local routines, reservations and personal services
Coordinate property maintenance, garden, pool and supplier access
Provide support during travel, absences and unexpected situations
Review the roadmap after arrival and coordinate outstanding priorities
What you receive
A living plan, not a generic checklist.
Personal prioritiesA plan shaped around your family, objectives and preferred lifestyle.
Sequence & timingA practical order of actions, dependencies and key decision dates.
Clear responsibilitiesWho handles each task, which specialist is required and what comes next.
Dedicated coordinationOne relocation manager keeping your roadmap current from planning to arrival.
Begin your roadmap
Tell us about the life you want to create in Portugal.
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