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Provider updates & corrections log

Prices change. Rules change. Banks quietly close programs. This is where we log every change we catch and every correction we make — with the old value, the new value, and the date. Newest first. Most sites just bump the "updated" date on the page and call it a day; we think you deserve to see the actual history.

Last checked: October 2026

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Key takeaways

→Three NIF providers raised prices in October 2026 — all caught and updated within the week.
→Every entry shows old vs. new values with the verification date.
→Spotted something we missed? Corrections go live within 48 hours.

October 2026

NIF providers

Three NIF providers raised prices

Novomove €69 → €79 (12 months fiscal rep still included, renewal €79/yr). Visas.pt €64 → €95 (still no fiscal rep included — this flips the value ranking). Anchorless €89 → €99 (from a struck-through €149; slightly less firmly confirmed, rechecking). Comparison and all page copy updated same week.

October 2026

Visas

D8 income threshold reconfirmed at €3,680/month

Re-verified against multiple sources: 4× the €920 minimum wage, +50% spouse, +30% per child. No change — but worth confirming, since outdated figures circulate widely.

October 2026

Banking

ActivoBank remote opening blocked

Remote account opening now requires a Portuguese mobile number for SMS verification (in place since Q1 2026). In-branch opening still possible. Banking hub and guides updated to reflect the 2026 reality.

October 2026

Site

Site launched with October 2026 verified data

All provider prices, visa thresholds and bank policies verified against primary sources at launch. This log starts here — every future change gets an entry.

Why publish a changelog?

Because "updated October 2026" on a page doesn't tell you what actually changed. This log does. If you're comparing providers or planning around a threshold, you deserve to see the history — including the times we were wrong and fixed it. Every entry feeds back into the affected page — the NIF comparison, the D8 guide, the banking hub — and the blog carries the alerts in longer form.

Report a change or correction

Saw a different price on a provider's site? Got a delivery time wildly different from what's advertised? Email hello@portugalsetup.com with a screenshot or link. Verified reports go live within 48 hours — and if you used a provider, tell us how long it actually took. That data is gold — it feeds our delivery-time scoring.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you find out about price changes?

We re-check provider pricing on a rolling basis, and readers tip us off — which is often faster. Every verified change gets a log entry here and an update to the affected pages within the week.

What counts as a 'correction' vs an 'update'?

Updates are the world changing (a provider raises a price). Corrections are us being wrong (we published a stale figure). Both get logged — we're not precious about the distinction, but we're honest about which is which.

Can I get notified of changes?

Yes — our email digest covers price alerts and rule changes. Sign up anywhere on the site; one email per digest, no spam.

How we verify everything

The six-criteria methodology behind every comparison on this site.

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