@learning4all
English looking for information about Portugal
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Contact to assist with moving to Malta by learning4all
Hello AllMy name is John and I'm a British citizen living in Gibraltar. I'm currently considering moving to Malta to retire. Could you please recommend a good company who could help me with all the neccessary legal requirments. Anmy help and ...
@hc1728Hi HThank you for your reply. Is there a link or something similar you could let me have.RegardsJohn Read More
Contact to assist with moving to Malta
Hello AllMy name is John and I'm a British citizen living in Gibraltar. I'm currently considering moving to Malta to retire. Could you please recommend a good company who could help me with all the neccessary legal requirments. Anmy help and ... Read More
Selling a British car in Portugal
Hello PTI have a ford fiesta 2016 car which has been Matriculated. I am moving to Gibraltar and cannot import my vehicle as it is more than 5 years old.I want to sell this vehicle in Portugal to save the inconvenience of taking it back to the UK. Do ... Read More
Retiring to Portugal by cousins75
We got a lot of very good information from the Embassy.but a couple of things not sure of ……..Do the Portugal embassy have an office in London ?they were suggesting Manchester, we live in Devon .also they want proof of an address how ...
@cousins75 Hi Yes there is a SEF in London, look on internet for address.It's advisable to travel to Portugal and find a place you like.Contact apartment people who let property and book your apartment for when you think you'll be arriving. They ... Read More
SEF APPOINTMENT by michaeleb
I have a question regarding the SEF appointment. If the appointment is for the purpose of confirming financial record documents, health insurance documents, proof of income documents, NIF registration, and residency location documents, what is the ...
@michaeleb Dear MichaelI would recommend that you use a lawyer, I was represented by Lexidy Law Boutique based in Lisbon, it cost me €73 I just sat there and just relaxed. It's just not worth all the stress for such a small amount.Best of ... Read More
Best Portugal bank in low fees and many ATm by Antony Gamal Abdelmalak
my plans changed I want the best bank for low fees with good saving rate euroI do not care about mulit-currency exchange any more and have a good network Atm with good offer in buying things online and in supermarketnot care about any ...
@Antony Gamal Abdelmalak HelloI find going on to internet and doing a comparison will help far better than someone's personal view. There are a couple of good banks around. I use Millennium pcb but I find them autocratic. Read More
Bank Balance in Bank by ElSteveo
My pension is way way more than the requirement specified for a D7 VISA.I have read and have been told wildly different numbers regarding how much in savings you should have. Some have told me its not required, and some woman on Facebook was ready ...
@ElSteveo HelloI think the latest bank balance required by SEF is €9500 so deposit €10,000 and you'll be more than covered. Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@skilledhanslady Hi there and welcome to the Algarve. Once you've made your mind up its all plane sailing.I've been in the Algarve a retired healthcare worker.once you have bought and need a pair of hands I'll always give you some Best of ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi EveryoneI drove my car from the UK and have been in the process of Homologation. The car is worth the expense of new EU lights from and rear. I've got as far as applying for tax exemption but after that I don't know who issues the license plates. ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Dear SuzotKeep in touch with the Expat team Johnnypt will answer most of your questions.Mainly, you have to have evidence of monthly income and a bank account in Portugal with about €8000.00 in the account.The main difficulty is getting a ... Read More
Non resident Bank account by helpn764
Which Portuguese Banks let you open account a non resident account without visiting Portugal? I do have a Portuguese NIF.Thank you.
@helpn764Â I've opened a bank account with Millennium bcp I've found them very efficient. Just go onto internet and download their appJohn Read More
Is Basic DBS Check OK for the D7 app or the ACRO 'Visa' Certificate ? by neale_p
Just asking if anyone from the UK has submitted the basic (and cheaper) gov DBS criminal record check as required for the D7 application visit ? I see there is an option on the GOV.UK site for a proper certificate from ACRO, but its twice as ...
Hi Denise You state two year bank balance, this is the first time I've heard of this. Even my lawyer in Portugal didn't advise this. Can you give me details where this is highlighted. Thanks Johnr Read More
Happy New Year 2022 from the ½ûÂþÌìÌà team! by Julien
Hi everyone, I hope you and your loved ones are well and that you had a wonderful holiday season. I wish you a very Happy New Year 2022 on behalf of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà team! /images/misc/new-year-2022/new-year-en.gif What are ...
Hello Julian Happy New Year to you and family for 2022. Kind regards John Read More
D7 passive income visa application.
Hello All I'm sure this subject has been covered before. On the application for D7 we have to produce evidence that we have bought, borrowed or have a signed lease agreement on a property. I would not be able to afford paying for two. If the D7 ... Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa by UKMark
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ...
Hi JohnnyPT The D7 asks for proof of healthcare insurance but while all the forms are being examined and we finally get the go ahead it could take up the 4 months does this use up the policy time limit or is there a way around this? Kind ... Read More