Portugal Immigration Guide

Make sure each traveler has a valid passport with enough validity buffer for the destination and visa process.

When to do it: 3-9 months before move

Obtain official copies of civil records before translation, notarization, and apostille.

When to do it: 3-6 months before move

Build a destination-specific document list and prepare both physical and digital certified copies.

When to do it: 2-5 months before move

Especially relevant for work pathways, professional recognition, licensing, and dependent applications.

When to do it: 2-4 months before move

Confirm main applicant, dependents, work rights, and entry/stay conditions.

When to do it: 2-8 months before move

Gather work approvals, offer letters, proof of funds, insurance, temporary address, and supporting documents.

When to do it: 1-4 months before move

Review center-of-life factors, possible tax residency disconnection, exit tax, Form 1348, and double-tax risk.

When to do it: 2-6 months before move

Understand whether to keep paying, possible waiting periods on return, and how this interacts with time abroad.

When to do it: 1-3 months before move

Decide what stays active, who handles urgent matters in Israel, and how official mail will be received.

When to do it: 1-2 months before move

Request doctor summaries, generic medication names, vaccinations, test results, and relevant medical history.

When to do it: 1-3 months before move

Ensure coverage from departure from Israel until local or employer insurance becomes active.

When to do it: 2-8 weeks before move

Gather report cards, immunization records, transfer letters, evaluations, and special support documentation if needed.

When to do it: 2-6 months before move

Especially relevant for families with children who are Israeli citizens or dual nationals.

When to do it: Before move and during long-term stay planning

Avoid rushing into a long-term lease before understanding the area, transport, and local document requirements.

When to do it: 2-8 weeks before move

It is usually safer not to lock non-flexible flights before visa approval, entry clearance, or a firm employer trigger.

When to do it: After key approval milestone

Prepare reserves for temporary housing, deposits, furniture, salary delays, and setup costs.

When to do it: 2-6 months before move

Reduce unnecessary fees and make sure you can pay for essentials before opening a local bank account.

When to do it: 2-6 weeks before move

Make an inventory based on shipping cost, expected stay length, home size, and destination voltage standards.

When to do it: 1-3 months before move

Includes microchip, vaccines, blood tests, health certificate, airline rules, and quarantine where relevant.

When to do it: 3-6 months before move

Check whether you can drive with an Israeli licence, for how long, and whether conversion or testing is required.

When to do it: 1-2 months before move

SIM/eSIM, local tax/ID number, bank, transport, clinic, address registration, and onboarding documents.

When to do it: Before departure + first week after arrival