No European country has had more interest from would-be American expats over the past few years than Portugal. Its reputation for sun, culture and communal life comes with obvious appeal. But there has been some confusion about its visa and tax options for expats in the wake of changes to some of the country’s laws. Below we give you an overview of where things stand right now.

I’m not thinking this post will make me popular, but honestly, we would be a much happier population next April if we each spent an hour or less reviewing the tax situation now, in July.