brucewooten
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 24 June 2023
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Immigration attorney by mgorman339
Hello,I'm planning on retiring in Portugal - either in Lisbon or Cascais. I'm looking for an English speaking Portuguese lawyer in lisbon who can help me with immigration, renting an apartment or maybe a room temporarily, setting up a bank account, ...
***He is based near Oriente station in Lisbon, and has a Tomar location. We felt his pricing is fair, and he communicates well in English.Only used for house purchase, so we can only recommend in that area. But all interactions went ... Read More
building contractor by daniyke
Hi all,My name is Daniel.Please does anyone know any good and reliable contractor in Porto? I am starting a new building project in July and would require a reliable contractor to handle and deliver the the project on time. Your suggestions and ...
I agree with @Mydeliveries. I have a project starting now in the Portalegre district and have employed an architect. So far, her recommendations and experience with contractors in that area have proved invaluable. Read More
Utilities Assistance- reasonable charge by rogerpart
Hello,We are in the process of purchasing a property in Caldas da Rainha area. Before placing an offer we were told by the seller's realtor (Portugal Property) they would assist us with this, and we have read stories realtors usually do this as part ...
Just my 2 cents... In an attempt to alleviate some fear/anxiety for others.We bought a house for sale by owners, in the Portalegre district. A very small, rural village. So no brokers involved. I was able to open new water and electric accounts. I ... Read More
NIF and Bank Account by sunnynarang
Hi everyoneMe and My Husband are applying for D7, do we need to apply NIF and Bank account for both of us or any one of us is enough?Sunny
  @sunnynarangYou can't open a bank account online in any Portuguese bank. You will need a citizen card to do that.    -@Nia QueirozI just opened a bank account online in August, through Banco Montepio and all I ... Read More
Allianz vs Médis Health Insurance by lunabelle33
Hi everyone,I'm in the process of choosing a health insurance plan. I looked at Allianz, Médis and Victoria. Also took at look at Cigna, which offers the most comprehensive coverage but is too pricey. I think we'll end up choosing either ...
@SimCityAT I believe they are asking if you can go month-to-month payments or have to pay for a set time, i.e., 6 month or 12 months. Read More
Tricare Global for D7 by Joythumper
Hi all! My question is: does anyone know or have experience with using Tricare Select Overseas as on option for the health care requirement of the D7 visa? My mom and our best friend both have Tricare (from the us military) and according to their ...
Understood, thank you for the information!Congratulations on your "PCS" and good luck!Respectfully,Bruce Read More
Tricare Global for D7 by Joythumper
Hi all! My question is: does anyone know or have experience with using Tricare Select Overseas as on option for the health care requirement of the D7 visa? My mom and our best friend both have Tricare (from the us military) and according to their ...
@lucerochris46 Please feel free to message me the link. Thanks! Read More
Tricare Global for D7 by Joythumper
Hi all! My question is: does anyone know or have experience with using Tricare Select Overseas as on option for the health care requirement of the D7 visa? My mom and our best friend both have Tricare (from the us military) and according to their ...
@Joythumper Hello, I was hoping you heard or found more information about this. Any such luck?Thank you,Bruce Read More