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Portugal is a welcoming country full of traditional charm and contemporary vibes, not to mention endless sunshine and a pleasant work-life balance. The perfect place to call home.
A great place to live and enjoy
With an excellent education, high-quality healthcare facilities and a great safety record, Portugal is not just a good country to invest in, it's also a great place to work and live.
Add in a warm Mediterranean climate, stunning coastline, unique gastronomy and cities packed with historic interest and cultural experiences, and you will see why Portugal has rightly become one of the most attractive expat destinations in the world.
A safe location
As one of the most peaceful countries on the planet, due to higher levels of safety and security, Portugal ranks 7th among 163 nations on the Global Peace Index 2023.
The country also offers a reliable and stable political system based on solid democratic principles, where citizens and organisations enjoy high levels of freedom, protection of human rights and access to opportunities for economic and personal development.
Broad coverage of health services
With world-class healthcare infrastructures, Portugal is also a healthy place to live. Both public-funded and private healthcare systems are available across the country, offering high-quality medical staff and modern hospitals equipped with the latest technology.
The Portuguese national health service is extensive, mostly free and available for all citizens and legal residents – ranking 12th globally, according to the World Health Organisation (2012).
Endless sunshine to live and explore
Blessed by a mild climate, 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 Km of coastline, Portugal is one of the most popular surfing spots in the world and has several award-winning golf courses, namely in the Algarve region.
17 World Heritage sites granted by UNESCO, including, monuments, historic centres, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes are worth visiting across the country.
Fresh fish, fine wines, olive oil and the world-famous pastel de nata are among the top food treasures the country has to offer.
Locals make you feel at home
With nearly 800,000 foreign citizens and an ever-growing expat community, Portugal is well-known for embracing all kinds of cultures.
The Portuguese are friendly and welcoming. Expats consider Portugal as the 10th Most Welcoming country and the 7th World’s Best Quality of Life country (InterNations, Expat Insider 2023).
A large part of the population speaks foreign languages, and most people have a very good level of English. Families looking for high-quality, multicultural education will also find more than 40 international schools clustered around the main Portuguese cities, with very high standards and globally recognised curricula.
