A British expat has shared a warning for handling administrative processes in Portugal as it may require “patience”. The European city is a popular holiday destination among expats and is known for its sunny weather, sublime beaches, charming cities, delicious cuisine and wine, and friendly locals.

       Two expats living in Portugal told people what they "need to know" before making the move. They warned people that the bureaucracy can be laborious, reports GB News.

       Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere Explores gave potential expats a word of warning about administrative processes.

       While they enjoy living in Portugal, appreciating the cost of living, safety, friendliness of the people, and the European lifestyle, they acknowledge that no place is perfect.

       Kalie revealed: "There are a lot of pros, but one big con I think people really notice is bureaucracy.

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       "The way things are done, some people say is archaic, or that it doesn't make sense or is inefficient.

       "There's a lot of paperwork and they love getting things notarised. It is not for the faint of heart to go through the paperwork and bureaucracy here - which you have to do for your visa and a lot of other things." The expat advised developing "patience".

       Britons thinking about relocating to Portugal should refer to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's information for British citizens moving to or residing in Portugal, which includes guidance on residency, healthcare, and driving.

       Josh added that the humidity is something to be aware of before relocating to Portugal.

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       He said: "Humidity is definitely a thing here." Josh warned that it is often a problem in housing and advised those with health conditions affected by humidity to "think twice" before moving there.

       HealthPartners said that asthma, COPD, heart disease and high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and allergies are all "exacerbated by humidity".

       The experts also said that asthma can increase a person's chances of suffering a heat-related illness.

       The expats added that mould can be an issue, particularly in older houses. Kalie advised opting for a new build when choosing housing.

       Nevertheless, there are many great things about living in Portugal. A huge amount of Portugal is on the water, it has a large English-speaking population, and regional cuisines are delicious.

       The islands have plenty of options for great seafood, and the mainland is great for meat dishes.

       Kalie said: "You'll tend to get rice, some form of potatoes, a small side salad and bread with traditional meals - it depends on the restaurant and what dish you get though." Dessert lovers can rejoice, as there's "a bakery on every corner".