I Thought Renewing My Portuguese Residency Would Be Simple…

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Published May 26, 2026

For the past several months, I’ve been dealing with one of the most stressful experiences I’ve had since moving to Portugal: renewing my residency permit. What should have been a straightforward D8 digital nomad visa renewal somehow spiraled into confusion, contradictory advice, endless bureaucracy, legal consultations, and eventually an in-person appointment all the way down in Faro with my lawyer. In this vlog, I take you through the entire experience: — the paperwork chaos — the mistakes and misunderstandings that complicated everything — the anxiety of dealing with AIMA — the road trip to Faro — and finally, the resolution of the case. This video is also a broader reflection on life as an expat in Portugal: the beauty of living here, but also the reality of navigating systems that can often feel opaque, exhausting, and unpredictable. If you’re considering moving to Portugal, already living here, or dealing with residency renewal yourself, I hope this gives you some insight into what the process can actually look like behind the scenes. ? Lisbon & Faro, Portugal

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