{"id":99758,"date":"2026-10-22T19:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/moving-to-portugal-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:56:44","slug":"moving-to-portugal-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/moving-to-portugal-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"Mudarse a Portugal desde el Reino Unido: visados, costes, mudanzas e impuestos (Gu\u00eda 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Moving to Portugal from the UK: Visas, Costs, Removals & Tax (2026 Guide)\",\n            \"description\": \"Moving to Portugal from the UK in 2026: D7 and digital nomad visas, NIF and residency, removals costs, cars, healthcare, tax changes and a moving checklist.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/moving-to-portugal-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/moving-to-portugal-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I move to Portugal from the UK after Brexit?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes, with a residence visa such as the D7, D8 digital nomad or a work visa.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is the D7 visa?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Portugal's passive income visa, for people with regular income such as pensions or rental income above a set threshold.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is the NHR tax scheme still available?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"The original NHR closed to most new applicants in 2024. A narrower scheme now applies to certain professions.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much do removals to Portugal cost?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Typically &pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,000 for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home by road, depending on volume and access.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I take my UK car to Portugal?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes, but you may pay ISV vehicle tax unless you qualify for transfer-of-residence relief.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">\u00daltima actualizaci\u00f3n: 22 de octubre de 2026<\/p><p><strong>Portugal has become one of the favourite destinations for Britons moving abroad.<\/strong> It offers mild winters, a lower cost of living than the UK, friendly people, excellent food and a long, sunny Atlantic coast. Since Brexit, UK citizens need a visa to live there, but the routes are well established.<\/p><h2>Visa options for UK citizens<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Visa<\/th><th>Who it suits<\/th><th>Key points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>D7 (passive income) visa<\/td><td>Retirees and people with pensions, rental or investment income<\/td><td>Must show regular income above a set threshold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D8 digital nomad visa<\/td><td>Remote workers for foreign employers or clients<\/td><td>Higher income threshold; temporary stay or residency options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D2 entrepreneur visa<\/td><td>People starting a business in Portugal<\/td><td>Business plan and funds needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work visa<\/td><td>People with a Portuguese job offer<\/td><td>Employer involvement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family reunification<\/td><td>Family of legal residents<\/td><td>Sponsor must qualify<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Portugal&rsquo;s golden visa still exists, but property purchases no longer qualify. Apply at the Portuguese consulate or through VFS in the UK, and check current income thresholds before applying.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays7-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Atlantic Ocean\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Aerial view of the Atlantic Ocean\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Portugal&rsquo;s Atlantic coastline attracts thousands of British movers every year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Key steps on arrival<\/h2><ul><li><strong>NIF:<\/strong> your tax number, needed to rent, open a bank account or buy a car<\/li><li><strong>Residence permit:<\/strong> issued by AIMA (formerly SEF) after your visa<\/li><li><strong>NISS:<\/strong> your social security number<\/li><li><strong>SNS:<\/strong> register at your local health centre once resident. State pensioners may use an S1.<\/li><li><strong>Driving licence:<\/strong> residents should exchange their UK licence within the required period<\/li><\/ul><h2>Tax in Portugal<\/h2><p>The old Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime closed to most new applicants in 2024. It was replaced by a narrower scheme, often called &ldquo;NHR 2.0&rdquo; or IFICI, aimed mainly at certain professions such as research and tech. Pensioners no longer get the old flat rate, so take advice from a cross-border tax adviser before moving.<\/p><h2>Removals to Portugal<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Typical time<\/th><th>Typical cost (2&ndash;3 bedroom home)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Road (via ferry or the Channel Tunnel and Spain)<\/td><td>4&ndash;8 days<\/td><td>&pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shared load (part van)<\/td><td>1&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><td>&pound;1,200&ndash;&pound;3,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea freight to Lisbon or Leix&otilde;es (Porto)<\/td><td>1&ndash;2 weeks at sea plus handling<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madeira and the Azores<\/td><td>Sea freight required<\/td><td>Extra costs and customs steps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Used household goods are generally duty-free when you move your residence to Portugal, provided the paperwork is in order. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">international removals guide<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Container cargo ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container cargo ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Removals to Portugal travel by road or by sea to Lisbon and Leix&otilde;es.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Taking your car<\/h2><p>Importing a UK car means paying vehicle tax (ISV) unless you qualify for a transfer-of-residence exemption, which normally requires you to have owned the car for a minimum period and lived outside Portugal for at least a year. Right-hand-drive cars are legal, but they can be harder to sell later. Get a quote before you decide.<\/p><h2>Cost of living<\/h2><p>Day-to-day costs such as food, transport and eating out are generally lower than in the UK. Rents in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve have risen sharply, though. Inland towns and the Silver Coast often offer better value.<\/p><h2>Getting there without flying<\/h2><p>Ferries to northern Spain followed by a short drive make Portugal easy to reach by car. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/holidays-without-flying-from-uk\/\">holidays without flying from the UK<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can I move to Portugal from the UK after Brexit?<\/h3><p>Yes, with a residence visa such as the D7, D8 digital nomad or a work visa.<\/p><h3>What is the D7 visa?<\/h3><p>Portugal&rsquo;s passive income visa, for people with regular income such as pensions or rental income above a set threshold.<\/p><h3>Is the NHR tax scheme still available?<\/h3><p>The original NHR closed to most new applicants in 2024. A narrower scheme now applies to certain professions.<\/p><h3>How much do removals to Portugal cost?<\/h3><p>Typically &pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,000 for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home by road, depending on volume and access.<\/p><h3>Can I take my UK car to Portugal?<\/h3><p>Yes, but you may pay ISV vehicle tax unless you qualify for transfer-of-residence relief.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail towards your new life<\/strong><p>Ask us about sea voyages and freighter routes from the UK to southern Europe.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/solicitar-un-crucero-de-carga\/\">Explore sea voyages &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mudarse a Portugal desde el Reino Unido en 2026: visados D7 y para n\u00f3madas digitales, NIF y residencia, costes de la mudanza, coches, asistencia sanitaria, cambios fiscales y una lista de tareas para la mudanza.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99757,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1019,1021,1459],"tags":[1615,1514,1613,1614,1616],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99758"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99758"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99759,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99758\/revisions\/99759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99758"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}