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Meet the voices behind the stories — every Friday, we release a new episode featuring inspiring guests from across Portugal and beyond, including artists, chefs, winemakers, musicians, historians, entrepreneurs, locals and expats.
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The Portugal Golden Visa Explained with Jason Swan
The Portugal Golden Visa Explained with Jason Swan
Jason Swan is a Portugal-based residency and investment adviser specialising in Golden Visa applications.
In this first episode of our special Podcast Portugal series on the Portuguese Golden Visa, we sit down with Golden Visa specialist Jason Swan to answer the most common questions people are asking right now about relocating to Portugal. From whether the Golden Visa is still available in 2026, to who it’s really for and why it remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency programmes, this episode provides a clear, practical introduction for anyone considering Portugal as a lifestyle or investment destination.
This episode marks the beginning of a three-part series where we break down the Portuguese Golden Visa in a simple, honest, and accessible way. Jason Swan has worked with over 600 clients on Golden Visa applications and brings both professional expertise and personal experience as an expat living in the Algarve with his young family. Together, we cut through the noise and confusion to give you the facts that matter.
In Episode One, we focus on the fundamentals — what the Golden Visa is today, what has changed in recent years, and whether it’s still a viable pathway for residency and future citizenship. If you’ve been searching online for answers or feeling unsure about what’s real and what’s outdated, this is the place to start.
This is an interactive series, and we want to hear from you. If you have questions about the Portuguese Golden Visa or moving to Portugal, send them in and we’ll aim to answer them in the next episode with Jason.
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Jason Swan is a Portugal-based residency and investment adviser specialising in Golden Visa applications.
In this first episode of our special Podcast Portugal series on the Portuguese Golden Visa, we sit down with Golden Visa specialist Jason Swan to answer the most common questions people are asking right now about relocating to Portugal. From whether the Golden Visa is still available in 2026, to who it’s really for and why it remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency programmes, this episode provides a clear, practical introduction for anyone considering Portugal as a lifestyle or investment destination.
This episode marks the beginning of a three-part series where we break down the Portuguese Golden Visa in a simple, honest, and accessible way. Jason Swan has worked with over 600 clients on Golden Visa applications and brings both professional expertise and personal experience as an expat living in the Algarve with his young family. Together, we cut through the noise and confusion to give you the facts that matter.
In Episode One, we focus on the fundamentals — what the Golden Visa is today, what has changed in recent years, and whether it’s still a viable pathway for residency and future citizenship. If you’ve been searching online for answers or feeling unsure about what’s real and what’s outdated, this is the place to start.
This is an interactive series, and we want to hear from you. If you have questions about the Portuguese Golden Visa or moving to Portugal, send them in and we’ll aim to answer them in the next episode with Jason.
Moving to Portugal: How PortuGer.com Helps Expats Start Their New Life
Moving to Portugal: How PortuGer.com Helps Expats Start Their New Life
Wojtek on relocation, bureaucracy, and why Portugal remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations
Portugal continues to attract thousands of international residents every year, but navigating visas, paperwork, and relocation logistics can be overwhelming. In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we speak with Wojtek, CEO of PortuGer.com, a platform designed to simplify the process of moving to Portugal. From visa guidance and residency support to helping newcomers settle successfully, Wojtek explains how PortuGer is helping expats, entrepreneurs, and remote workers make Portugal their home.
We explore the biggest challenges foreigners face when relocating to Portugal, how the immigration landscape has evolved in recent years, and what prospective residents should know before making the move. Wojtek also shares insights from working with clients from around the world, the realities behind Portugal’s reputation as a relocation hotspot, and where he sees the future of international migration to Portugal heading.
Whether you're considering moving to Portugal, already navigating the residency process, or simply curious about the growing global interest in the country, this conversation provides valuable insights from someone working at the centre of the relocation ecosystem.
Wojtek on relocation, bureaucracy, and why Portugal remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations.
Portugal continues to attract thousands of international residents every year, but navigating visas, paperwork, and relocation logistics can be overwhelming. In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we speak with Wojtek, of PortuGer.com, a platform designed to simplify the process of moving to Portugal. From visa guidance and residency support to helping newcomers settle successfully, Wojtek explains how PortuGer is helping expats, entrepreneurs, and remote workers make Portugal their home.
We explore the biggest challenges foreigners face when relocating to Portugal, how the immigration landscape has evolved in recent years, and what prospective residents should know before making the move. Wojtek also shares insights from working with clients from around the world, the realities behind Portugal’s reputation as a relocation hotspot, and where he sees the future of international migration to Portugal heading.
Whether you're considering moving to Portugal, already navigating the residency process, or simply curious about the growing global interest in the country, this conversation provides valuable insights from someone working at the centre of the relocation ecosystem.
Relocating to Portugal: Residency, Citizenship, Tax Structuring & Property — Done Properly
Relocating to Portugal can be complex — especially when residency, tax structuring, and property are involved.
In this episode of Podcast Portugal, host Justin West speaks with Elena Bykovets, CEO and Founder of RelyOn Relocation Made Easy®, about what people often misunderstand before moving to Portugal — and why end-to-end, legally compliant relocation support is essential in today’s environment.
Elena explains:
What’s really happening when people first consider relocating to Portugal
The biggest misconceptions around residency and citizenship
Why “tax-friendly Portugal” only works with proper legal structuring
How international residents can legally access tax regimes with effective rates from 0% to 20%
Common mistakes made when relocation or tax planning is handled independently
Property purchases and mortgage surprises facing international buyers
What a successful, long-term relocation actually looks like
This episode is essential listening for anyone considering moving to Portugal, investing in property, or seeking clarity amid conflicting online advice.
Partnered with RelyOn Relocation®
Residency, citizenship, tax structuring, and property — handled legally, clearly, and professionally.
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Relocating to Portugal offers incredible lifestyle and financial opportunities — but only when residency, citizenship, tax structuring, and property decisions are handled correctly.
In this Podcast Portugal episode, we speak with Elena Bykovets, CEO and Founder of RelyOn Relocation Made Easy®, a leading firm providing end-to-end relocation services for international clients moving to Portugal.
This conversation explores the realities behind:
Portuguese residency and citizenship pathways
Legal tax structuring and access to special tax regimes
Why Portugal is considered tax-friendly — and where people go wrong
Common relocation and compliance mistakes
Property purchases and mortgage solutions for international buyers
What a secure, compliant, long-term relocation truly looks like
Elena brings professional clarity to an industry crowded with misinformation, explaining why integrated legal, tax, and property coordination is now essential for anyone relocating to Portugal.
Featured Partner: RelyOn Relocation®
Providing residency, tax advising, and property support — handled legally, clearly, and professionally.
Schedule a consultation at relyonrelocation.com