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How to Move Money to Portugal: Banking, Transfers & Bank Statements That Pass SEF and Tax Checks
Many visa problems begin with money flows, not paperwork. In this episode Mateus Costa walks listeners through the practical, euro‑exact steps to get money into Portugal correctly: how to register a NIF and open the right resident bank account, when to use SEPA vs SWIFT vs a fintech like Wise, realistic fees and timing for transfers of €2,000–€50,000, and the precise bank statement entries SEF and tax offices expect to see (examples included). You’ll learn common banking holds and why a clean chain of funds matters for D7/D8 and tax residency, plus a 0–90 day checklist you can use…
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