New York, Greenwich & the Tri-State
From Manhattan To The Douro
Precision in transition. The high-touch, decisive relocation management that New York’s most demanding professionals expect, with a team on the ground in Porto.
- New York to Porto
- 5 hoursTime difference
- Remote work route
- D8From €3,680 / mo
- Business route
- D2 + LDACompany and residency together
- Agreements
- US lawWith Relocate360 LLC
Moving from New York to Portugal, in short
New York professionals usually move on the D8 visa (remote income of at least €3,680 a month in 2026) or the D2 visa with a Portuguese LDA company. We run the move end to end: a US-law agreement with Relocate360 LLC, proactive reporting across the five-hour time difference, and a Porto team that scouts homes in Foz and handles your NIF, banking and AIMA residence permit.
01 The efficiency factor
Your Global Headquarters, Relocated
For the finance or legal professional leaving NYC, moving to Porto isn’t just about a visa. It’s about continuity. We handle the heavy lifting of your D8 digital nomad visa or D2 business setup with the speed and reliability that matches the pace of New York.
- Visa strategy that protects your income and your role
- Portuguese company formation when your business moves with you
- Document files built in the right order, from FBI check to apostille
- Arrival, housing and AIMA handled before you land
02 The Tri-State advantage
Built Around How New Yorkers Work
Synchronized operations
We bridge the five-hour time gap with proactive reporting, so decisions are waiting for you when your day starts.
Domestic infrastructure
A US LLC with US business banking means your agreement is governed by American standards and paid in dollars.
Prime real estate scouting
Swap the Central Park skyline for Ribeira. We prioritize Foz, offering the privacy you know from the Hamptons or Westchester.
Corporate continuity
Transition your operations to Europe while maintaining your US-based interests and relationships.
03 Choosing a route
Which Visa Fits A New York Professional?
The right route follows your income, not your job title. This is where most of our Tri-State clients land.
| Your situation | Typical pathway |
|---|---|
| Remote employee of a US firm | D8 digital nomad visa, with employer approval for working from abroad |
| Consultant or freelancer with US clients | D8 digital nomad visa, based on income from clients outside Portugal |
| Founder or partner opening a European entity | D2 entrepreneur visa with a Portuguese LDA company |
| Retiring on investment or pension income | D7 passive income visa, from €920 a month |
We also work with clients across the US, from Boston and Philadelphia to San Francisco, Palo Alto and Los Angeles.
Questions
New York To Porto FAQs
The practical questions Tri-State professionals ask before they commit to the move.
Talk it through with our team. We’ll map your options and the right next step.
Book Your Free BriefingCan I keep my New York job and move to Portugal?
Often, yes. If your employer agrees to you working remotely from abroad, the D8 digital nomad visa lets you live in Portugal on income from outside the country, with a 2026 minimum of €3,680 a month. Check your employment contract and payroll setup early, because cross-border work can create tax and compliance questions for you and your employer.
Which Portugal visa suits a founder or partner leaving New York?
If you are opening or moving a business, the D2 entrepreneur visa, usually paired with a Portuguese LDA company, combines your residency and your European operations in one plan. If your income stays with US clients or a US firm, the D8 is usually the cleaner route.
How do you manage the time difference with New York?
Porto is five hours ahead of New York. We bridge the gap with proactive reporting: you receive progress updates and decisions to review before your working day starts, and calls are scheduled in your hours, not ours.
Which Porto neighborhoods suit New Yorkers?
Many of our New York clients look first at Foz do Douro, where the river meets the Atlantic, along with neighboring Nevogilde and the business district of Boavista. Our home hunting team pre-screens properties there and offers video walkthroughs while you are still in the US. Considering the south coast instead? Compare Porto and the Algarve.
Will I still owe New York State tax after moving?
It depends on how you leave. New York has its own residency and domicile rules, and keeping a home or strong ties in the state can extend your tax exposure. Plan the move with a US tax adviser; we coordinate the Portuguese side so both sets of filings line up.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. Initial strategy takes place over secure video so we can move at your pace. Our founder keeps a regular presence in the US, and once we are engaged as your service provider we can meet you in person in New York where it helps build trust and plan your move.
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