hanibal18
Scottish looking for information about Portugal
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Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. They ...
My thanks again to Johny PT the font of all knowledge. In my own case, I am still sorely tempted by the allure of a life in the Algarve; but daunted by the legal process. So an extra thanks for the Portuguese lawyers' link! Read More
Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. They ...
Plainly spoken is always best and in this - as opposed to the original - context essential. I heard someone remark, with no hint of irony, that Brazillian and European Portuguese would be the same ... "If only Portugal would make a little more ... Read More
How to learn European Portuguese by JohnnyPT
Why Portuguese ?Learning Portuguese does take a lot of work, I admit it is a challenge (especially grammar and pronunciation), but there are a lot of benefits to being able to speak Portuguese as well. It will empower you and can also be fun and ...
@JohnnyPT Lol. I spent years teachin EFL and now here I am fretting at the word "gerund!" I was iffy about coming to Portugal as a retiree but a visit to Sintra and a couple of places has really inspired me. It's all true what people say: The ... Read More
Information that can be useful to make life easier in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Livro de Reclamações - Complaints Book / Portugal All portuguese suppliers of goods or services that carry out a professional activity in a fixed or permanent establishment in contact with the public (customers) are required to have a ...
Once again: a one-man information bureau on all things.Thank heaven for people like yourself willing to give of your time! Read More
Residency Status? by slugsurmamates
I am a UK National with Non Habitual Residency (NHR) Status . having been so since 2019.Non Habitual infers that I do not "live" in Portugal.Retaining a number of Ties to UK for HMRC , and still retaining my house there, what is my Status.A UK ...
Hello Alan (If I may?)Complete newbie hence unsure of how to work things on the site.Am I sending you the equivalent of a personal message?I only ask because I saw on one of your older posts that you have accommodation to rent and was wondering if ... Read More
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
Thanks again. I will get used to this site eventually ... I hope! Read More
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
@slugsurmamates Hi there Alan (if I may?)I hope I'm not breeching etiquette or anything but I saw your post and though it might be perfect for me.It's my intention to come to the Algarve, notionally, on 14th or 17th January and, if possible, be ... Read More
Hoping to retire to Portugal
Hello all,I'm Bob, a retired Lecturer and teacher (70)Â who is looking to spend his retirement years in somehere a bit less bound by weather than the UK.I'm doing my research online as much as possible but, having had previous experience of the ... Read More