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donaperu49
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 01 August 2021
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Can the Portuguese live on minimum wage? by CaptnBlynd
Reading about the D-7 visa I ran across the fact that the very low income levels are based on minimum wage in the country. About 11,000 euro for 2 people per year seems much lower than the cost of living I have been reading. This makes me wonder ...
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All these responses about minimum wage were really helpful. I agree with whatever country you are going to, that we must be assets to their community. Each country has its own economic problems so we should be glad for the privilege of living in ... Read More
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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 ...
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I’m trying to introduce myself and hope I m at the right place. I m applying for my D 7 and have my appointment on the 25th August. I m still in need of opening a bank account and don’t have a NIF. I looked at services that will get me ... Read More
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NIF or bank account required for D7? by natalietao
I am considering applying for D7, and of all the documents required for D7 listed by VFS, there is no requirement for NIF or bank account opening. Does that need to be done before the application? I read a lot, finding people getting a NIF and ...
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Thanks so much JohnnyPT. I was really getting stressed about it. Read More
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NIF or bank account required for D7? by natalietao
I am considering applying for D7, and of all the documents required for D7 listed by VFS, there is no requirement for NIF or bank account opening. Does that need to be done before the application? I read a lot, finding people getting a NIF and ...
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I just had my appointment with VFS. They told me as of 7/26/2021 you must have a Portugal bank acct. when you apply for VISA. They told me you can get this without NIF. I have been searching for a Portuguese bank that will open an account without ... Read More