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Are you an expat… or an immigrant in Portugal?

In this episode of Life Abroad in Portugal, I explore a question that sounds simple — but carries more meaning than most people expect. As more people move to Portugal on visas like the D7, the language we use to describe ourselves starts to matter.

Is there really a difference between an expat and an immigrant? Or is it just perception?

I share my own thoughts after going through the residency process, building a life here, and starting to see this question in a new way. This isn’t about labels — it’s about intention, mindset, and how we choose to live in a country that isn’t where we started.

If you’re moving to Portugal, living here already, or thinking about what it means to belong somewhere new, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on a topic people don’t always say out loud.

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