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.

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.