Relocation to Portugal Toolkit
A Notion Workspace — Not an Ebook
Move to Portugal Without the Overwhelm
The Portugal Relocation Toolkit is an interactive digital workspace with everything you need — checklists, neighbourhood guides, vetted contacts, email templates, and budget calculators — all in one place, ready to use from day one.
Buy your Toolkit here for 129 EurosSound familiar?
Moving to Portugal is exciting. The paperwork, the research, the overwhelm — less so.
You have 47 browser tabs open. You’ve read contradictory advice on three different Facebook groups. You’re not sure which visa applies to you, which neighbourhood is actually right for your life, or who you can trust for legal and tax advice.
And the stakes are high. A wrong neighbourhood means a miserable first year. A missed NHR tax deadline costs you thousands. A bad rental contract signed in a language you don’t speak fully can trap you for months.
I moved to Portugal 8 years ago. I made the mistakes so you don’t have to — and I put everything I know into one place.
What’s inside
Not an ebook. A complete digital workspace.
When you purchase, you receive a private Notion workspace you duplicate into your own account in one click. Everything is functional from day one.
Relocation Roadmap
40+ tasks organised by phase — 6 Months Out through to First 30 Days. Filter by urgency, track your status, and personalise it to your situation.
Neighbourhood Matrix
23 neighbourhoods across Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. Filter by budget, vibe, metro access, expat community, and heating.
Vetted Rolodex
20 curated contacts — immigration lawyers, tax advisors, banks, doctors, and expat communities — with my personal notes on how to approach each one.
Budget Calculator
Real cost of living numbers for Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. Adjust for your family size and see your estimated monthly cash flow.
Email Templates
Copy-paste landlord outreach emails in both English and formal Portuguese. Significantly increases your response rate on Idealista.
3 Essential Guides
Visa Comparison Guide (D7 vs Digital Nomad vs D2), Healthcare Guide (SNS vs private), and First 30 Days Survival Guide.
Who made this
Hi, I’m Joanna — and I actually live here.
I’m not a relocation consultant who visited Portugal twice. I’m a Polish expat who moved here 8 years ago, built a life and a business here, and learned how this country works — including all the parts that are confusing, slow, and nobody warns you about.
Before Portugal I spent three years living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I’ve been writing about expat life, travel, and relocation on The Blond Travels since 2013 — not as a tourist passing through, but as someone who genuinely moves countries and figures it out from the inside.
I built this toolkit because I wished it had existed when I moved. Everything in it is based on real experience — the lawyers I actually used, the neighbourhoods I actually know, the mistakes I actually made.
FAQ
Questions you might have
Do I need a Notion account to use this?
Yes — but Notion is free. You create a free account at notion.so, click the duplicate link you receive after purchase, and the entire workspace appears in your account in seconds. No technical knowledge needed.
I’m not moving yet — is this still useful?
Absolutely. The toolkit is designed to be useful at any stage — whether you’re 12 months out and just researching, or arriving next month. The earlier you start, the more value you get from the roadmap and visa guides.
Is this only for Lisbon, or does it cover the whole country?
The Neighbourhood Matrix covers Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve — the three most popular destinations for expats relocating to Portugal. The Relocation Roadmap, visa guides, and all other resources apply nationwide.
What if the information becomes outdated?
I update the master template whenever significant things change — visa requirements, tax rules, contact details. Because the toolkit is a live Notion workspace rather than a PDF, updates are easy and frequent. You get the most current version at the time you duplicate it.
Is this suitable for families, or just solo movers?
Both. The toolkit includes family-specific filters in the Neighbourhood Matrix, school information, and tasks relevant to relocating with children. The roadmap covers family reunification visa requirements and pet relocation too.
What’s your refund policy?
Because this is a digital product that is delivered instantly, I don’t offer refunds. If you have a question before purchasing, feel free to email me and I’ll help you decide if it’s right for your situation.