LAJAMES
American expat in Portugal
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Registration: 08 April 2019
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Cost of Living in Portugal in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Portugal, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
> What is the price of a property rental in Portugal? What about buying a property? 850€ for T2, 1Bath in Costa Caparica > How much does petrol cost or how much does it cost to use the various public transport services? Only about ... Read More
Customs: Taxes& Fees? by LAJAMES
Hello all. I am "retiring" to Portugal. I have already gone through the process of getting a NIF, the bank account, the apartment, etc. And now I have my residence Visa. I have reduced what was a cluttered life down to about 12 moving ...
Hi again. Sorry for the delay. I am not on here much. You have to get the following, (in this order to simplify -- as each one is needed for the next "get"). NIF card. You will need someone with a Portugal Passport and local mailing ... Read More
Customs: Taxes& Fees? by LAJAMES
Hello all. I am "retiring" to Portugal. I have already gone through the process of getting a NIF, the bank account, the apartment, etc. And now I have my residence Visa. I have reduced what was a cluttered life down to about 12 moving ...
Hi Wim. I actually did find out. From the Consulte's office in SF -- they handle all the Western Region of the US --- they will supply a Certificate of Luggage. These two links give you all that you need to avoid any importation tax. ... Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Hello. I just posted a question about customs and taxes, etc. Janine - your situation is what I am trying to avoid (I think). Have you had any new movement on your belongings ? I arrive in Portugal on Saturday and my friend in California ... Read More
Customs: Taxes& Fees?
Hello all. I am "retiring" to Portugal. I have already gone through the process of getting a NIF, the bank account, the apartment, etc. And now I have my residence Visa. I have reduced what was a cluttered life down to about 12 moving ... Read More