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Rofden

@Rofden

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English expat in Portugal

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Lives in Lagos, Faro

Registration: 25 January 2020

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Rofden replied to a thread
5 years ago
expat2020pt

Rental - Do I need NIF? by expat2020pt

Planning to move soon. Was wondering if NIF is required for property rental? What's you experience with rental market. Is it difficult to find a place (esp. Madeira)? Do foreigners have issues with renting?

Rofden

Remember that on 1/1/21 things will change as a result of brexit - you will no longer be able to spend 6 months in the schengen zone. The max allowable period will be 90 days in any rolling 180 day period & your passport will be stamped in and ... Read More

Rofden replied to a thread
5 years ago
expat2020pt

Rental - Do I need NIF? by expat2020pt

Planning to move soon. Was wondering if NIF is required for property rental? What's you experience with rental market. Is it difficult to find a place (esp. Madeira)? Do foreigners have issues with renting?

Rofden

This is incorrect - to get a NIF all you need is to present yourself, passport & proof of address (address in any country is fine) at any financias office and they will issue one to you free of charge. Read More