Expat Life PT

Your complete checklist for moving to Portugal. Track every step from NIF to residency — offline, multilingual, and stress-free.

Moving to Portugal? Expat Life PT is your complete, step-by-step relocation checklist — built for people who want to get settled quickly and confidently.

The app guides you through every official step in the right order, from before you leave home to your first three months in Portugal. Each step includes a plain-English explanation, exactly what to do, which documents you need, and a direct link to the official Portuguese government website.

WHAT'S INCLUDED • Get your NIF (tax number) — the first thing you need for almost everything • Sort your visa or residency permit (D7, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa, EU citizen) • Register with AIMA (Portugal's immigration authority, formerly SEF) • Open a Portuguese bank account • Find housing — rent or buy • Get a local SIM card • Register with your local health centre (SNS) • Get your NISS (social security number) • Convert your driving licence • Enrol children in school • And many more essential steps

KEY FEATURES • 3-state progress tracking — mark each step as Not Started, In Progress, or Done • Progress bar showing how settled you are overall • Reminders for steps with deadlines • Works fully offline — no internet needed after first launch • No login required — opens and works immediately • Available in English, Portugues, Francais, and Arabic

DESIGNED FOR EXPATS Whether you're moving from the EU or from outside Europe, Expat Life PT covers the steps that apply to you. The app is designed to be simple, clear, and stress-free — because moving country is already complicated enough.

All official links are verified and up to date for 2025/2026.