# Moving to Pico, without the forum guesswork

URL: https://picoisland.pt/live
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Last verified: 2026-08-20

Moving to Pico means AIMA appointments, a NIF, and knowing which specialists are on-island versus a ferry away in Horta. This hub links every step, each one dated and sourced.

## Five stages

Decide, get your visa, handle the NIF/bank/AIMA paperwork, find a home, then settle in. Each stage links to its own page as the guide grows.