James Cave

James Cave is the founder and owner of Portugalist.com, an independent resource for people planning a move to Portugal. He started Portugalist to bring clear, accurate, practical guidance to an expat relocation space that’s often confusing, sales-led, and full of half-answers. Portugalist covers the full Portugal relocation journey — from early-stage “should we move?” research to practical next steps and long-term settlement. James regularly comments on Portuguese residency visas including the D7 (often called a “retirement visa” or passive income visa), the Digital Nomad Visa (D8), and the Portugal Golden Visa, as well as how these routes compare with options in Spain and other nearby countries. His work also focuses on the realities of expat life: moving logistics for people leaving...