3 Hard Truths No One Tells You about Moving to Portugal (Family of 7)

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Moving to Portugal (Family of 7): 3 Hard Truths No One Tells You in 2025 We just moved from Canada to central Portugal with five kids, and in this video we share the three hardest parts we didn’t see on glossy travel vlogs: (1) locking a 12-month rental before your visa, avoiding scams, and deciding between Lisbon/Porto vs inland; (2) adapting to the lifestyle—bureaucracy, slower timelines, and finding textbooks/services without next-day delivery; (3) starting over with no support system and why learning Portuguese (not just using translate apps) changes everything. If you’re moving to Portugal (from the USA, UK, or Canada), this will help you set expectations, save money on housing, and integrate faster. We cover rental scouting, dealing with cancellations and delays, rural vs city tradeoffs, and how we’re approaching language classes to actually connect with locals. Thinking about living in Portugal or planning your D7/D8 path? Watch to the end for our honest tips, then drop your questions below—we answer every comment. #MovingToPortugal #LifeInPortugal #PortugalFamily 📦 All Our Links & Free Resources ❤️ Subscribe to Our Channel We’re sharing the raw, real, and inspiring journey of moving our big family from Canada to Portugal. 🎥 Subscribe and join the adventure here: 👉 https://link.thekingstrees.com/YouTube ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prefer relaxing with a good read? Check out our blog :) 👉https://blog.thekingstrees.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💬 Join Our Private Community Want behind-the-scenes access, bonus content, and extra support as we move our family of 7 across the world? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Come hang out with us in our free private community → 👉 https://community.thekingstrees.com We share stuff here we don’t post anywhere else. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinking About Moving to Portugal or Europe? We did the research so you don’t have to. After getting outrageous quotes from immigration lawyers, we found Anchorless — the most affordable, stress-free way to get your NIF, visa help, banking, and more. 💬 Book a free call with them today to get started: 👉 http://bonus.thekingstrees.com/Anchor... This is who WE trust and used for our family of 7. You’ll get: ✔️ Your own case manager ✔️ Fast replies ✔️ Real lawyers & tax pros ✔️ Transparent pricing ✔️ Every step handled with care ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Us on Socials See more day-to-day life, updates, and family fun: 📸 Instagram → https://link.thekingstrees.com/instagram 📘 Facebook → https://link.thekingstrees.com/Facebook 📌 Pinterest → https://link.thekingstrees.com/Pinterest 🐦 Twitter (X) → https://link.thekingstrees.com/X 🎵 TikTok → https://link.thekingstrees.com/TikTok 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://link.thekingstrees.com/YouTube ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶️ Watch More on Our Channel Start here or catch up on our story: 🎬 Intro Video → https://youtube.thekingstrees.com/Intro 📺 Latest Upload → https://youtube.thekingstrees.com/Latest 🇵🇹 Moving to Portugal Playlist → https://youtube.thekingstrees.com/Mov... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🗺️ Explore The Kingstrees Custom Travel Map We built a custom map of all the places we’re visiting & reviewing in Portugal. We'll add videos to each location as we go! 📍 Check it out → http://bonus.thekingstrees.com/GoogleMap ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## **📍 Video Chapters:** 00:00 Why “moving to Portugal” isn’t all beaches 00:23 Who we are (family of 7, new to Portugal) 00:55 Hard Truth #1: Finding a rental (12-month lease for visa) 01:37 Scams & paid scouting visits (€150) 02:24 Our rental: central Portugal vs Lisbon/Porto costs 03:42 What we pay & why inland can save you 05:00 Hard Truth #2: Adapting to lifestyle/bureaucracy 06:02 No next-day delivery—how to actually find things 06:48 Expect delays, stay calm (appointments, paperwork) 08:23 Mindset: adapt, don’t compare to Canada/US 11:08 Hard Truth #3: No support system, learn Portuguese 13:15 Classes, apps, real conversations translators 15:10 Final advice: integrate, be patient, it’s worth it 17:31 Comment, subscribe, and what to watch next ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching the video Moving to Portugal (Family of 7): 3 Hard Truths No One Tells You in 2025