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How Cindy got back to her farm and pigs in Portugal!

How Cindy got back to her farm and pigs in Portugal!

Cindy was following her dream when she bought a farm to renovate and retire in in rural Portugal. Little did she know how complicated her visa situation would become! Find out how she managed to get back to Portgual and her pigs.

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March 5, 2023
Making Sense of Portugal's NHR Tax Regime

Making Sense of Portugal's NHR Tax Regime

If you have recently moved to Portugal, you can likely take advantage of Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime. NHR is one of our most commonly asked-about topics, and we're excited to share what we know about it today.

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February 28, 2023
Enjoying the slower and healthier pace of life in Portugal

Enjoying the slower and healthier pace of life in Portugal

Dianne and Guillermo moved to Lisbon, Portugal from the US, via Mexico. Read on to see why Portugal is so good for their health, and some useful tips on rental contracts for the D7 visa.

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January 26, 2023
Bordr 2022 Holiday Schedule

Bordr 2022 Holiday Schedule

The Bordr team will be taking some time off to rest and recharge during the holidays. We’ll be offline on December 23, December 26, and January 2.

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December 20, 2022
Moving to Portugal with a family when you’ve never visited before

Moving to Portugal with a family when you’ve never visited before

Mia moved to Faro, Portugal from California with her husband and two young children, having never visited before. Find out more about why it’s been such a positive move, and how to deal with that D7 12-month accommodation clause when you have children.

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November 29, 2022
Finding a property can sometimes be the easiest part of a move to Portugal!

Finding a property can sometimes be the easiest part of a move to Portugal!

Jack and Hannah bought a property in the central Algarve, with the dream of setting up an eco-resort in Portugal. Unfortunately, not everything went as planned, but they are still sold on living in Portugal. Find out why.

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October 30, 2022
Moving to Portugal with school age children

Moving to Portugal with school age children

Like many people, Allison and Dustin wanted to leave city life behind. They made the move from New York to Portugal with their young kids just over a year ago. Here’s their story, including how to find a school for your children before you move to Portugal.

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September 28, 2022
Moving to Portugal from South America

Moving to Portugal from South America

Venezuelan couple, Luis and Jhoani, moved to Portugal without having ever visited before. They decided to emigrate from Latin America and have started a wonderful new life in Braga. Find out how Portugal compares to the USA and Latin America in terms of quality of life. It may surprise you!

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August 20, 2022
Let's meet up for Happy Hour in Lisbon!

Let's meet up for Happy Hour in Lisbon!

Bordr will be hosting a Happy Hour on August 17, 2022 at the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara right in Bairro Alto. We hope that you will come out to enjoy the summer weather, breathtaking views of the city, and each other's company!

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July 25, 2022
Helpful tips for D7 visa applicants especially for securing accommodation

Helpful tips for D7 visa applicants especially for securing accommodation

The D7 Visa application process requires you have accommodation secured in Portugal. Read on for advice from seasoned traveler, Caitlin, on how to find and secure a place to live especially if you’re considering a rental contract.

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July 14, 2022