Lex Migrationis

Portugal Visa & Relocation Budget Checker

A practical planning tool for prospective movers. It gives an indicative D7 / remote-work benchmark and a monthly relocation estimate for Portugal.

Visitor details

Enter contact details and basic screening information.

1) Enter the household details

Select the visa route and fill in household and income details.

≈ €2,500.00
≈ €15,000.00
Assumptions used for the visa check

Indicative planning benchmark only. This is not legal advice and not a formal eligibility decision.

Current simplified logic used:

  • Main applicant benchmark: 100% of Portuguese minimum salary
  • Additional adult: 50%
  • Each child: 30%
  • Recommended 12-month savings target shown for planning purposes

2) Result

Looks strong
€920

This household appears to clear the indicative monthly income benchmark and the suggested savings target.

Required monthly income €920
Recommended bank balance target €11,040
Entered income €2,500
Entered savings €15,000
Background-check answer Not selected

Suggested talking point

For this visitor, the planning benchmark appears manageable based on the information entered.

Note: visa rules can be interpreted differently by consulate, country of application and family setup.

1) Build the household budget

This view estimates recurring monthly costs and an indicative move budget.

≈ €5,000.00
≈ €25,000.00
Assumptions used for the move budget

Indicative cost assumptions only. Real numbers vary by area, lease conditions, season and lifestyle.

2) Monthly budget result

Housing

Lisbon • T2 / 2-bedroom apartment

€1,584
Utilities

Electricity, heating/cooling, water and waste

€142
Internet & mobile

Broadband plus mobile planning allowance

€63
Groceries & household

Household shopping and daily basics

€795
Public transport

Monthly passes / transport allowance

€92
Medicines & pharmacy

Routine medicines and pharmacy budget

€56
Health insurance

Private health insurance planning allowance

€175
Schooling & university

Children's education and public university planning allowance

€80
Pet care

Food and routine pet costs

€0
Dining out & leisure

Lifestyle level

€255
Total monthly spend €3,241

Estimated recurring budget

Money left each month €1,759

Income minus monthly costs

This scenario still leaves around €1,759 per month after the main recurring costs.

How this helps in conversation

For this visitor, the monthly relocation scenario looks workable based on the figures entered.

This budget tool is intentionally indicative. It is meant to support planning, not replace tailored legal or financial advice.

3) Save the visitor record

At the end of the submission, you can save the details and later generate a summary.