We’re leaving Portugal after 5 years | Expectation vs Reality
In 2021, we moved to Portugal, and now we are returning to the USA. We moved here with high hopes based on our research, but reality differed in many ways. We discuss the pros and cons of our life in Portugal, from financial expectations and healthcare to community integration and bureaucracy. We'll also talk about our transition from the D7 Visa to the Golden Visa and what that means for our future here. Stay tuned for more insights, and make sure to check out our other content for more information on living abroad and traveling. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

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The Real Reason People Are Leaving Portugal: The Dream is Over?

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Why Retirees (Like Us) LEAVE Portugal

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They Bought a New Build...Then Were Told THIS!

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I Fell for the Moving Abroad Lie, Here's What Nobody Tells You

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We Got Portugal’s Cost of Living WRONG

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Portugal Changed the Rules. 5 Countries Expats Are Looking at Next.

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Portugal D7 Visa Explained (2026): Passive Income Requirements & Common Mistakes to Avoid

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The Harsh Truth About Portugal

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We Sold Everything and Moved to Spain… 6 Months Later!

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Five Reasons You'll Regret Moving to Portugal

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Living in Portugal: What YouTubers Rarely Talk About

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American Moves to Portugal & LEAVES One Year Later

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We Chose Portugal over Spain, France, and Italy. 2 Years Later, Do We REGRET It?

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Portugal countryside Why Village Living Changed My Life Forever

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portugal reality check: still happy after moving our family?

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7 Countries Where American Retirees Are Leaving — Here’s Why

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Portugal vs USA: 20 Culture Shocks You Won’t Believe

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Moving to Portugal: How Much Does it REALLY Cost?

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Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal as a Black Person | The Truth Black Expats Don’t Share

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