Portugal Tops Allianz Care Expat Destination Ranking
Allianz Care's relocation guide places Portugal first among five popular countries for people considering a move abroad.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Middle East
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Allianz Care ranked Portugal first in its relocation guide, ahead of Spain, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Travel + Leisure featured the findings.
Why it matters
The ranking highlights factors that draw people to relocate, including climate, healthcare services, personal safety and residency options. For readers worldwide weighing a move abroad, it offers one comparison point among several destinations.
Portugal ranked fourth in InterNations' personal finances category and 34th for essential services in 2025. The Allianz Care list does not disclose the scoring criteria used to order the five countries.
The players
Allianz Care
Allianz Care is the health insurance and healthcare arm of the Allianz insurance group, which offers international health coverage for expatriates and travelers.
InterNations
InterNations is a global network for expatriates that publishes the annual Expat Insider survey comparing life abroad across countries.
The details
Allianz Care placed Portugal at the top of its list, followed by Spain, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Allianz Care cited climate, healthcare services, personal safety and range of residency options as factors making Portugal attractive.
Timeline
2025: InterNations ranked Portugal 40th for working abroad.
2026: InterNations Expat Insider survey ranked Portugal eighth overall.
November 3, 2026: Allianz Care ranking of Portugal was published.
Travel Outlook
Portugal's rise in the InterNations Expat Insider survey, from 17th to 8th of 31 destinations, shows its appeal for people relocating abroad is growing. The Allianz Care ranking places it first among five popular countries, reinforcing a pattern visible across both expatriate rankings.
Readers considering a move to Portugal can compare its healthcare services and residency options against Spain, Mexico and Thailand using the same ranking. Those planning a relocation should review the relevant residency requirements before committing to a destination.
The takeaway
Portugal's top placement in the Allianz Care relocation guide and its rise in the InterNations survey suggest it is drawing sustained interest from people weighing a move abroad. Readers comparing destinations should weigh several rankings rather than relying on a single list.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Portugal News.
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