sewright
New memberAmerican expat in Portugal
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Lives in Porto, Porto
Registration: 10 June 2017
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Sending and receiving packages in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Portugal? Is the public ...
Hello, we have lived in Portugal for about 6 months now. Here is what we know. Our experience with the postal system (CTT) is good. Our deliveries when we order from Amazon Spain or Germany come directly to our home by a contracted service that ... Read More
Bank loans in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Portugal? What are the types of bank loans available ...
My spouse and I looked into financing a home (mortgage) since the borrowing rates are very cheap. But the requirement that Portugal banks have of additional life insurance for each mortgage holder is so expensive at our age (60), that it was ... Read More
Portugal four month residence visa application form by ljwaks
Does anyone have a link to the application form for the four month residence visa. We are NOT looking for the short term Schengen visa. This is the application you bring to the consulate when applying for a visa for pensioners, before getting ...
Ok good luck. As also a married couple we are living in Portugal and purchased a home. So we are doing fine with the process. S Read More
Portugal four month residence visa application form by ljwaks
Does anyone have a link to the application form for the four month residence visa. We are NOT looking for the short term Schengen visa. This is the application you bring to the consulate when applying for a visa for pensioners, before getting ...
The Schengan Visa is the first step. You get a 4 month Visa then you must appear at the SEF in Portugal for long term. It is a process. You need to read the complete documents for long term stay. Read More
Life as a female expat in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
We are retirees and have no jobs here in Portugal BUT that is OK as long as you show you have the means (retirement funds, etc) to support yourself. It is not a tourist visa...it is an extended visa first under which you apply for a permanent ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Hi Robin, I see. I can tell you there are lawyers here in Portugal who specialise in immigration etc..but it will cost you several thousand euro. I don't know of anyone outside of lawyers that provide the service. People try to help on the ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Robin, I am American and recently retired to Portugal. You will need to obtain an extended Visa to start. The process is well documented but you need to follow the requirements very closely. One of the best things to do (besides) general Google ... Read More
Retiring in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Portugal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
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Retiring in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Portugal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
where did you live in Portugal? Read More