Relocation Services in Portugal
We provide independent relocation services in Portugal for people moving from the UK and the US who want clear, practical support without pressure or upselling. Our role is to help you plan your move realistically, understand how relocation works in Portugal, and make confident decisions around location, housing, and next steps.
A key part of our work is supporting visa-compliant rental searches for clients who are unable to visit Portugal in person. This includes helping you identify suitable areas, searching for long-term rentals that meet visa requirements, and coordinating viewings and applications remotely so you can move forward with your plans from abroad.
We are not lawyers and we do not sell visas. Instead, we work alongside trusted partners and help you find the right level of support for your situation, whether that means a DIY approach, mid-range guidance, or a more hands-on, white-glove service. Our focus is on housing first, location fit, and helping you build a solid foundation for life in Portugal.
Most of our clients are looking for clarity, not hype. They want to know where they can realistically live, how the rental process works for visa purposes, and who they can rely on for straightforward, independent guidance. That is where our relocation services come in.
What relocation support actually looks like in Portugal
Relocation support in Portugal often looks very different from what people expect, especially if they are coming from the UK or the US. There is no single, centralised system and no one organisation that manages the process from start to finish. Instead, relocation is made up of separate moving parts that need to be coordinated carefully.
For most people, accommodation is the first and most critical step. Long-term rentals are required for many visa applications, and the way rentals work in Portugal can be confusing when you are planning from abroad. Listings are limited, competition can be high, and the quality of information online is inconsistent. This is where practical, on-the-ground support makes a real difference.
Relocation support also means understanding how location impacts everything else. Budget, transport, healthcare access, lifestyle, and even the ease of securing a rental can change significantly depending on where you choose to live. A property that looks affordable online may not be realistic once local demand and visa requirements are taken into account.
Our role is to help you make sense of this landscape. We support you with housing searches, location planning, and remote coordination where needed, while introducing you to trusted professionals for visas, tax, and legal matters. By keeping these roles separate, you retain control over your decisions and avoid being locked into solutions that are not right for you.
Relocation in Portugal works best when expectations are grounded, roles are clear, and decisions are made in the right order. That is the framework we help our clients work within.
Relocation Services to Portugal - How We Help
Our relocation services are designed to support different stages of the move to Portugal, whether you are planning from abroad, visiting in person, or moving forward with property decisions. We offer focused, practical support rather than one-size-fits-all packages.
Portugal Relocation Consultation Call
A one-to-one consultation designed to help you plan your move with clarity. These calls cover location choices, housing realities, visa considerations, and next steps, and are ideal for early-stage planning or decision-making from abroad. Most people say the €85 charge is paid back many times over!
All-Inclusive Rental Search (Visa-Compliant)
Our area of expertise. Structured support to help you secure a long-term rental that meets visa requirements. This service includes area guidance, coordinated viewings (remote or in person), contract review by a trusted immigration lawyer, and utilities support once a lease is secured.
Visa and Golden Visa Support
Visa support in Portugal is one of the most complex and confusing parts of the relocation process, particularly for people planning from abroad. There is a wide range of providers in this space, and the quality, transparency, and level of service can vary significantly.
Because of this, we do not offer visa services directly. Instead, we work only with vetted, trusted partners and act as an independent point of coordination. Our role is to help you understand what level of support you actually need, and to match you with the right professional for your situation, while keeping your housing and relocation plans aligned.
We support three different approaches:
DIY approach
For clients who want to manage the visa process themselves, we provide clarity on how visas fit into the wider relocation picture, guidance on timing and requirements, and introductions to trusted professionals if needed. This route suits those who are comfortable handling paperwork but want to avoid costly mistakes.
Mid-range support
This is the most common route for our clients. It includes structured guidance, coordination with vetted visa partners, and practical support to ensure accommodation, timelines, and documentation are aligned correctly. You remain in control, with professional support at key stages.
White-glove support
For clients who want a more hands-on experience, we coordinate closely with visa, legal, and relocation partners to provide a higher level of oversight and continuity. This approach is designed to reduce stress and simplify the process, while still keeping roles clear and transparent.
Across all approaches, our focus is the same: to help you navigate a crowded and often confusing visa landscape by connecting you with the right level of support, rather than pushing you toward unnecessary services or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Buyer’s Agent Support
Independent buyer’s agent services for clients considering property purchase in Portugal. This includes guidance, local insight, and introductions to trusted professionals to support informed and transparent buying decisions.
Property Virtual Viewing Service
On-the-ground property viewings carried out on your behalf, with honest feedback, photos, and videos. This service is particularly useful for clients planning from overseas or narrowing down options before travelling.
NIF Number Purchase
We offer a service obtaining a Portuguese tax number (NIF), a key early step in relocation, property, and financial processes in Portugal.
Scouting Trips and Personalised Support
Planned and structured scouting trips to help you explore areas, understand local housing markets, and decide where to focus your move. These can be combined with personalised support depending on how hands-on you want the process to be.
Our services are modular and can be used independently or combined, depending on where you are in your relocation journey. We focus on clarity, realistic planning, and helping you make informed decisions in the right order.
Where we work in Portugal
Our rental search support is focused on areas where we have local knowledge, experience with the long-term rental market, and a realistic understanding of what is achievable for clients relocating from abroad.
For rental searches, we work across:
Lisbon/Lisbon South (as far as Ericeria), Silver Coast, Central Portugal to Braga and Porto, including coastal and inland locations within this corridor
We have a partner we work with for the Algarve - get in touch
Areas where long-term, visa-compliant rentals are realistically available
Locations that support a range of budgets, lifestyles, and transport needs
This allows us to provide informed guidance, realistic expectations, and practical support during what is often the most challenging part of relocation.
Our broader relocation support is nationwide. This includes location planning, scouting trip guidance, remote orientation, and introductions to trusted professionals across Portugal. Even if you are considering areas outside our rental search zone, we can still help you evaluate options and plan next steps with clarity.
Why choose Your Casa Key
Relocation to Portugal is full of noise, conflicting advice, and bundled services that do not always serve the client’s best interests. We take a different approach.
We are independent, housing-first, and focused on helping you make informed decisions in the right order. We do not sell visas, we do not push property purchases, and we do not lock clients into pre-set packages.
Clients choose to work with us because:
we focus on realistic housing and location planning
we support remote relocation and visa-compliant rentals
we work with trusted partners rather than in-house sales teams
we bring lived experience of relocating and settling in Portugal
Our aim is not to rush you through the process, but to help you build a stable foundation for life in Portugal, with fewer surprises and better outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide visa services directly?
No. We are not visa or legal advisors. We work with trusted professionals and help you identify the right support for your situation.
Can you help if I cannot visit Portugal before my move?
Yes. We regularly support clients who are planning from abroad, including visa-compliant rental searches and remote coordination.
Do you only work in Porto?
No. Our rental search support covers areas from Lisbon/Lisbon South (as far as Ericeira), Silver Coast, Central Portugal to Braga and Porto. Our wider relocation support is available nationwide. We work with a partner in the Algarve for Rentals
Can I work with you even if I want to do most things myself?
Yes. Many clients choose a DIY or light-touch approach with guidance at key points rather than full support.
