@TaruR
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 17 March 2023
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I am 2, maybe 3, years from emigrating to Portugal by David_NOVA
Hello all,As the title states I am at most 3 years from making the move from DC to Portugal as a retiree.The question I have is there anything I can do this far out to prepare and lay the ground work for a successful move? Are there things you ...
Hi David, Beyond what JohnnyPT has said, you may want to consider getting a NIF and opening a bank account. I would also suggest keeping track generally how long visa applications are taking so you know when to start your process. Taru Read More
FBI Report by reynbod2003
Hi! I know that when you get the mailed FBI report, you don’t open but take it sealed. My question is: Does VSF in Washington open it or is it sent to Portugal and opened there. Just curious if I’m asked any questions about it. Thanks!
@JellyB6684 None of that was required when my wife applied for her D7 Visa last year, just the sealed envelope with the report as received from the FBI.Taru Read More
AIMA appointment rescheduled by mayaabouchedid
Hello everyone,If AIMA rescheduled an appointment for the D7 Visa residency (due to system shut down on the day!), would the date of the previous appointment be taken into consideration as the start of the residency or the new date will apply? I ...
@TaruRI meant to say that start of residency is now the date of your visa application instead of not. Read More
AIMA appointment rescheduled by mayaabouchedid
Hello everyone,If AIMA rescheduled an appointment for the D7 Visa residency (due to system shut down on the day!), would the date of the previous appointment be taken into consideration as the start of the residency or the new date will apply? I ...
@mayaabouchedidThe start date of the 5 year waiting period is not the date of your visa application.https://www.valadascoriel.com/reduced-waiting-time-the-new-rules-for-requesting-portuguese-nationality/ Your TÃtulo de Residência will ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by maxwmitchell1997
Can anyone recommend a good Private Health Insurance company for someone over 70 years old??
My wife signed up for MGEN for less than €200/mo at age 70. Read More
Auto Insurance when traveling by bonnieke
Right up front - very sincere thanks to anyone responding to this post. Good information is greatly appreciated.I've currently been living in Portugal for 3 years and renting a car has been difficult when traveling back to the US. I have no need ...
If you are renting for less than 31 days, you should check with the coverage your credit card provides. Read More
Delays in processing my D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone, I first lodge my D7 application back in 29th of June this year, I had to make an ajudsment (completing my application) on 26th of August, But since then (around 45 days) i didn't hear anything about it. My lease agreement, ...
@hbinder36 In the USA, you can get a second passport expressly for this purpose. Or when you need to travel to countries that dont necessarily see eye to eye and a particular country's entry stamp will get your entry refused.I've never applied for ... Read More
1 Year Purchase or Lease by vincefandel
I'm trying to understand the logic in requiring an expat to obtain a one year purchase or lease that they cannot live in for one year. Not only does this seem to have no real logic in this requirement it also makes the party pursuing living in ...
The ETIAS travel authorisation is coming which most US Citizens will need to enter the EU. Implemetation has been pushed back until mid 2025. Read More
can I bring plant seeds into Portugal? by Andrew Rockwell
I'm planning a trip to the US in July and I would like to bring back plants seeds for my balcony spice garden that I would like to start.Is this a problem, if it is spelled somewhere please point me to it.Specifically seeds for Thai basil, asian ...
If the seeds you want are available from the site above, I'd recommend going that route. Importing plants (and seeds are considered plants) can be a risk.From UPS on importing plants to Portugal:"PlantsAccording to Portuguese customs legislation, ... Read More