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where to move to in Portugal by tlevesque
Hello, my husband and I are hoping to move to Portugal in the next few years. We will be living on very small retirement funds $3,000. a month. We would like to find a quiet spot, with fairly easy access to shopping, health care, airport. I cannot ...
Silver coast is a lovely area near to caldas da Reinha. Mixed weather but more on the cool side with a slight breeze on hot days. Caldas has everything you will need but regarded as a small cultural city. We will be relocating to St. Martinho do ... Read More
Hello Everyone! I'm new to this Forum~ by Cheryl15
Hi Everyone! I am an American Nurse married to a EU National, originally from Germany. We are currently living in the US, but are working diligently towards retiring in Europe, preferably Portugal. It's difficult to guess when restrictions ...
Hi June We are presently staying in Portugal for 6 weeks to finalise the purchase of our house near the Obidos lagoon. We will be living in Nadadouro near Caldas da Rainha. Beautiful area. Hope all goes well for you. Read More
Success rate of D7 Visa applications? by hazmog
Hey everyone, thanks for all of your advice so far, this has been so useful. So, my family and I are leaving the UK to live in Portugal and looking to get a D7 Visa. We have a NIF, bank account and fulfil all of the requirements for passive income ...
If you satisfy all the criteria and have all the supporting documents then you will not be declined. Portugal is keen to attract people especially if they are bringing money into the country and investing in the future. Read More
Moving temporarily to Portugal (try out) by JimmySays
Hello everyone, I am an EU citizen living in Canada (also a Canadian citizen). I never lived in EU before. We want to move to Portugal for a year (including sending our kids to an international school in Portugal) and "testing" the life ...
Hi My understanding is if you spend 183 days in 12 months in Portugal, you are considered a resident. I would suggest you split it over a couple of years spending less time in Portugal than Canada before moving if you want to enjoy both ... Read More
Seek work in Lisbon District in Primary Healthcare - GP by Guest56783
Hi I'm Liam Moore, A General Practitioner, currently living and practicing in Ireland and looking to relocate to the Lisbon region of Potugal to live with my son who is employed and resident in this area. Presently, I'm looking for potential ...
Dear Liam You sound like a wise owl. Hope to meet you someday. I did a degree in medical science before dentistry hoping to get into medicine but dentistry chose me. Kind regards. Buds Read More
Seek work in Lisbon District in Primary Healthcare - GP by Guest56783
Hi I'm Liam Moore, A General Practitioner, currently living and practicing in Ireland and looking to relocate to the Lisbon region of Potugal to live with my son who is employed and resident in this area. Presently, I'm looking for potential ...
Dear Liam I had to stop working at the end of March this year due to musculoskeletal problems. I think if I wanted to practice in Portugal it would have been difficult due to the language proficiency. I do think that registration would not have ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 Lisa Victoria My wife and I will be moving to Portugal next month. Where are you based? Buds Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 Ana How are you? Please can you send me a link to the houses that you have for sale. Kind regards. Buds Read More
Good expeditor to help with D7 Portugal visa? by hazmog
I read in an old post about the idea of using an "expeditor" instead of a lawyer to assist with obtaining a visa. Frankly, what I have been quoted is too much from lawyers (5000 euros). In the thread two companies were mentioned but one ...
Thank you Lorie Anne. Read More
New to Forum by Guest985632
I am American, my wife is Chinese and we have a son finishing college in Wales. We've lived in Alcochete for 5 years and love it, except the dogs. We entered under the Golden Visa plan. Now it's time to apply for our 5 year PR's. ...
Hi Hao You should have a look at YouTube video on applying for a D7 visa. Spanish will not help you but most people speak some English, some more than others but you will able to live in Portugal. Kind regards. Buds Read More
Seek work in Lisbon District in Primary Healthcare - GP by Guest56783
Hi I'm Liam Moore, A General Practitioner, currently living and practicing in Ireland and looking to relocate to the Lisbon region of Potugal to live with my son who is employed and resident in this area. Presently, I'm looking for potential ...
Hi Liam I would suggest you register with the portuguese medical council first. If your medical degree was from a university accepted by Portuguese medical council then you should be fine. Sometimes there is a reciprocal arrangement so if you were ... Read More
Good expeditor to help with D7 Portugal visa? by hazmog
I read in an old post about the idea of using an "expeditor" instead of a lawyer to assist with obtaining a visa. Frankly, what I have been quoted is too much from lawyers (5000 euros). In the thread two companies were mentioned but one ...
Hi All I am trying to get my mum over from South Africa to hopefully apply for family re-unification. I would like to know if any members have had any experience or can advise on the best way forward. I have a residence permit for 5 ... Read More
Good expeditor to help with D7 Portugal visa? by hazmog
I read in an old post about the idea of using an "expeditor" instead of a lawyer to assist with obtaining a visa. Frankly, what I have been quoted is too much from lawyers (5000 euros). In the thread two companies were mentioned but one ...
Dear Lorrianne Please can I have the contact details of the solicitor. Thanks. Buds Read More
Initial residency in Portugal by Showaddywaddy
I am from the UK, 67 years old and have been living in Spain for several years. Within the next 7 weeks I intend to relocate to Portugal. It seems that I can move to Portugal by road with no problem and stay for a maximum of 90 days. Within that ...
Hi Have you considered moving to Portugal on a D7 visa? Process is relatively straight forward and the funds required are manageable. Buds Read More
Applying for a baggage certificate
If I have not sold my house in the U.K. can I still apply for a baggage certificate to move my household contents from the U.K. to Portugal? One of the criteria is to cancel utility bills and GP in the U.K., is there any way you can apply for the ... Read More