Living the Dream: First Impressions of Moving to Portugal with a D7 Visa

Living the Dream: First Impressions of Moving to Portugal with a D7 Visa

“Portugal is becoming the California of Europe.”
— Aracelis Nass
 

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“I believe that Portugal is becoming the California of Europe,” Aracelis Nass says.

A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to this Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal.

Originally from Venezuela, Aracelis speaks on what drew her to Lisbon, Portugal and how she got her D7 visa to live and work there long-term. She talks candidly about how she was able to quell her anxiety of moving abroad and getting her D7 visa, and integrate with the local community. She also highlights some of the cultural/lifestyle differences she’s noticed between Portugal and the United States.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why to consider moving to Portugal.

  • How to overcome concerns and anxiety about moving abroad.

  • Where to meet people in Lisbon.

  • Free and low-cost activities to do in Lisbon.

  • How to get help with your Portugal D7 visa.

  • Leaving your comfort zone for a digital nomad lifestyle.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

  • Why leave the US for Lisbon?

  • How did you decide to move to Portugal?

  • What concerns did you have?

  • What is the expat community like in Lisbon?

  • What are some of your favorite things to do in Lisbon?

  • How did you get a D7 Visa?

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Meet This Week’s Guest:

Aracelis Nass is a Corporate Nomad,  Senior Business Program Manager with more than 15 years of experience in the Tech industry. Ara helps customers to leverage most of the latest technology developments, including Cloud computing. 
Internationalist by profession, Ara has lived in many countries and cities and has developed broad cultural awareness, with experiences in Caracas, Miami, Dubai, and Seattle, and now enjoying life in Lisbon.

Either by mentoring, coaching, or in speaking engagements, Ara has a passion for empowering women and the next generation to achieve more in business. She is also a Sofi Financial Institution Ambassador, focusing on fostering financial awareness and personal financial planning for the next generation of professionals.

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