Golden Visa or D7? The Real Question Is When Your Tax Clock Starts

NHR is gone, the path to Portuguese citizenship just got longer, and the visa most Americans assumed would work for them might not be the right fit anymore.

Ricardo Jesus is a financial advisor with Liberty Atlantic Advisors, based in the Algarve, specializing in cross-border planning for Americans moving to or living in Portugal and Spain. In this episode, he explains what replaced NHR, how Portugal's citizenship timeline changed from five years to ten within the last year, the real difference between Portugal's main visa options, and a real client case where the Golden Visa's main appeal created an unexpected US tax classification problem.

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WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS
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05:51 - What replaced NHR and why the original program ended
11:35 - The Golden Visa, D2, D7, and D8 visas explained
19:31 - A real client case: the Golden Visa's hidden US tax problem
24:21 - Why Portugal's citizenship path changed from 5 years to 10
28:25 - The split-year tax residency window and the pre-tax to after-tax shift

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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Ricardo Jesus is a financial advisor with Liberty Atlantic Advisors, based in the Algarve, specializing in cross-border financial planning for Americans in Portugal and Spain.

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ABOUT THE HOST
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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent with Connected Financial Planning, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.

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ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH®
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Passport To Wealth® is the platform for current and aspiring US expats looking for trusted, fiduciary support. We connect globally mobile Americans with expert, licensed cross-border financial advisors, tax professionals, and relocation experts who understand the financial and legal complexities of life abroad.

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This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.
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