Passport · Europe · updated 2026-10-08
Where can citizens of Portugal move?
With a passport from Portugal you can live and work freely in 29 of the 75 countries in the index (EU / EEA free movement), use special routes for your nationality in 6, and move without a job offer to another 35. 5 need a job offer or investment.
29Live and work freely6Special routes for your passport35Routes without a job offer5Job offer or investment needed
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NorwayLive & work freely$2,800/mo · safety 80 · citizenship 8 yrs83
GermanyLive & work freely$2,450/mo · safety 69 · citizenship 5 yrs82
IrelandLive & work freely$3,750/mo · safety 79 · citizenship 5 yrs80
SwedenLive & work freely$2,500/mo · safety 71 · citizenship 8 yrs80
LuxembourgLive & work freely$3,400/mo · safety 70 · citizenship 5 yrs79
FinlandLive & work freely$2,350/mo · safety 74 · citizenship 8 yrs79
MaltaLive & work freely$2,250/mo · safety 84 · citizenship 5 yrs79
BelgiumLive & work freely$2,400/mo · safety 66 · citizenship 5 yrs78
Czech RepublicLive & work freely$1,900/mo · safety 79 · citizenship 10 yrs78
JapanSpecial route for you$1,900/mo · safety 95 · citizenship 10 yrs78
Scores weight ease of getting in, path to settle, cost of living, safety, stability and family-friendliness (5/3/3/2/2/2). How scores work.
Live and work freely (29)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,800 | 8 yrs | 83 |
| Germany | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,450 | 5 yrs | 82 |
| Ireland | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $3,750 | 5 yrs | 80 |
| Sweden | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,500 | 8 yrs | 80 |
| Luxembourg | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $3,400 | 5 yrs | 79 |
| Finland | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,350 | 8 yrs | 79 |
| Malta | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,250 | 5 yrs | 79 |
| Belgium | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,400 | 5 yrs | 78 |
| Czech Republic | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,900 | 10 yrs | 78 |
 Netherlands | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $3,100 | 5 yrs | 77 |
 Iceland | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $3,750 | 7 yrs | 77 |
 Slovenia | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,850 | 10 yrs | 77 |
 Hungary | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,500 | 8 yrs | 77 |
 France | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,450 | 5 yrs | 76 |
 Italy | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,100 | 10 yrs | 76 |
 Cyprus | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,100 | 7 yrs | 76 |
 Poland | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,700 | 8 yrs | 76 |
 Estonia | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,900 | 8 yrs | 76 |
 Denmark | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $3,050 | 9 yrs | 75 |
 Austria | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,250 | 10 yrs | 75 |
 Greece | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,650 | 7 yrs | 75 |
 Croatia | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,600 | 8 yrs | 75 |
 Bulgaria | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $900 | 10 yrs | 74 |
 Spain | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $2,150 | 10 yrs | 73 |
 Slovakia | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,700 | 8 yrs | 73 |
 Romania | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,300 | 8 yrs | 73 |
 Latvia | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,550 | 10 yrs | 73 |
 Lithuania | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $1,650 | 10 yrs | 73 |
 Switzerland | EU / EEA free movement | Free movement | $4,200 | 10 yrs | 71 |
Special routes for your passport (6)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Working Holiday visa for ages 18–30 | Visa-free 90 days | $1,900 | 10 yrs | 78 |
 South Korea | Working Holiday visa for young people | Visa-free 90 days | $1,700 | 5 yrs | 78 |
 Canada | International Experience Canada | Visa-free with eTA | $2,850 | 3 yrs | 77 |
 Australia | Working Holiday (417/462) | Visa-free with eTA | $3,200 | 4 yrs | 77 |
 New Zealand | Working Holiday visa for young people | Visa-free with eTA | $2,650 | 5 yrs | 76 |
 Panama | Friendly Nations visa | Visa-free 90 days | $1,750 | 5 yrs | 62 |
Routes without a job offer (35)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taiwan | Employment Gold Card | Visa-free 90 days | $1,400 | 5 yrs | 73 |
 Singapore | ONE Pass | Visa-free 90 days | $4,150 | 4 yrs | 71 |
 Uruguay | Digital nomad residence, Legal residence by means | Visa-free 90 days | $1,750 | 5 yrs | 67 |
 Mauritius | Premium Visa | Visa-free 90 days | $1,250 | 7 yrs | 66 |
 Chile | Rentista / pensioner residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 65 |
 United Kingdom | Global Talent, High Potential Individual | Visa-free 180 days | $3,100 | 6 yrs | 65 |
 Dominican Republic | Rentista, Pensionado | Visa-free | $1,250 | 2 yrs | 63 |
 Albania | Unique Permit for digital workers, Pensioner residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,250 | 5 yrs | 63 |
 Argentina | Digital nomad visa, Rentista residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,550 | 2 yrs | 62 |
 Costa Rica | Digital nomad visa, Rentista, Pensionado | Visa-free 180 days | $1,650 | 7 yrs | 61 |
 Montenegro | Digital nomad residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,400 | 10 yrs | 61 |
 Hong Kong | Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme | Visa-free 90 days | $3,500 | Rare | 61 |
 Cape Verde | Remote Working Cabo Verde | Visa-free 30 days | $1,250 | 5 yrs | 61 |
 Paraguay | Temporary residence | Visa-free 90 days | $950 | 3 yrs | 59 |
 Peru | Rentista residence, Digital nomad residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,300 | 2 yrs | 58 |
 Serbia | Digital nomad residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,350 | 8 yrs | 58 |
 Indonesia | Remote Worker visa (E33G), Second Home visa | Visa on arrival | $950 | 5 yrs | 58 |
 Thailand | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Long-Term Resident (LTR) | Visa-free 60 days | $1,050 | 8 yrs | 57 |
 Morocco | Residence for retirees, Self-employed residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,100 | 5 yrs | 57 |
 Brazil | Digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) | Visa-free 90 days | $1,200 | 4 yrs | 56 |
 Turkey | Digital nomad visa, Short-term residence permit | Visa-free 90 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 56 |
 Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass, MM2H | Visa-free 90 days | $1,000 | Rare | 56 |
 United States | EB-2 National Interest Waiver | Visa-free with eTA | $3,300 | 5 yrs | 55 |
 Ecuador | Digital nomad visa, Retiree (jubilado) / rentista | Visa-free 90 days | $1,150 | 3 yrs | 55 |
 Georgia | 1-year visa-free stay | Visa-free 360 days | $1,200 | 10 yrs | 55 |
 United Arab Emirates | Remote work visa, Green Visa | Visa-free 90 days | $3,250 | Rare | 55 |
 Bahrain | Golden Residency (retirees), Golden Residency (residents) | Visa on arrival | $1,550 | 25 yrs | 55 |
 Ghana | Right of Abode | Visa on arrival | $1,300 | 7 yrs | 55 |
 Philippines | Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV), Digital nomad visa | Visa-free 30 days | $1,000 | 10 yrs | 54 |
 Colombia | Digital nomad visa (V) | Visa-free 90 days | $1,050 | 5 yrs | 53 |
 Saudi Arabia | Premium Residency: Special Talent / Gifted | Visa on arrival | $1,850 | Rare | 53 |
 Mexico | Temporary resident (financial solvency), Permanent resident for retirees | Visa-free 180 days | $1,650 | 5 yrs | 51 |
 South Africa | Critical Skills visa, Remote work visa, Retired person visa | Visa-free 90 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 50 |
 Kenya | Class N digital nomad permit | Visa-free with eTA | $1,000 | 7 yrs | 49 |
 Namibia | Digital nomad visa | Visa-free 90 days | $1,100 | 10 yrs | 48 |
Job offer or investment needed (5)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qatar | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $3,150 | 25 yrs | 49 |
 Oman | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $1,400 | 20 yrs | 49 |
 Kuwait | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $1,800 | Rare | 49 |
 Rwanda | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $850 | 5 yrs | 49 |
 Vietnam | Employer sponsor or investment | eVisa | $900 | 5 yrs | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can citizens of Portugal move to most easily?
For citizens of Portugal, the best-scoring destinations are Norway, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Luxembourg, based on visa access, path to citizenship, cost of living, safety, stability and family-friendliness.
Where can citizens of Portugal live and work without a visa?
Norway, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Luxembourg, Finland, Malta, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia, Hungary, France, Italy, Cyprus, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, Austria, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, Slovakia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania and Switzerland, through EU / EEA free movement.
Can citizens of Portugal move abroad without a job offer?
Yes, to 70 of 75 countries in the index, through free movement, passport-specific routes, points systems, talent, job-seeker, digital nomad or passive-income visas. The cheapest of these is Bulgaria, at about $900 a month for one person.
How many countries can citizens of Portugal visit without a visa?
61 of the 75 destinations in the index can be visited visa-free or with free movement, according to the Passport Index dataset.
Thinking of moving to Portugal? Read the Portugal immigration guide.