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JohnnyPT

JohnnyPT

Portugal Expert

Portuguese citizen

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Portuguese

Lives in Portugal

Registration: 23 May 2020

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JohnnyPT replied to a thread
11 hours ago
Ms.Kamado Neko

cat hotel -- the good price to charge? by Ms.Kamado Neko

Hello Expat friends in Portugal I would like to ask a piece of advice! I am thinking of opening a CAT HOTEL in my apartment cause Ihave a vacant room. It is going to be a complete Suite forone to two cats thus they will not be in a box! How much ...

JohnnyPT

Hi @Ms.Kamado, Welcome.In the Lisbon and Cascais area, even high-end "luxury" cat hotels usually charge significantly less than €40 per day. But it's up to you. Demand always adjust ... Read More

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Yesterday
richadkdc

International schools that teach Canadian Curriculum by richadkdc

Hello,We are thinking about moving to Lisbon next summer from Canada. My son will be in grade 10 at that time. Just wanted some recommendations on good International schools that teach Canadian Curriculum. Any help would be appreciated.Thank you

JohnnyPT

You must book his appointment at the PT consulate (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver) serving your province in Canada.https://portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt … ica/canadaYou will typically apply for a National Visa (either a Temporary Stay Visa ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
MateoT7

Exploratory train and bus travel for future move by MateoT7

I will be visiting Portugal in January to figure out where I might want to live. I've connected with some people near Coimbra, and in Ponte de Lima but would like to get in contact with some expats in the Southern parts of Portugal (Lisbon and the ...

JohnnyPT

At Lisbon airport, take the underground at Aeroporto station to Oriente station (red line).  There you can take the train or a bus to Coimbra.1. Traveling by Train (CP - Comboios de Portugal)Lisbon-Coimbra-Porto corridor.you should use the CP - ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
last week
aimof

Taxes to appy by aimof

Like in toronto we have a platform called H &R BLOCK to file taxes is there such type in portugal

JohnnyPT

What exactly do you want? To know what taxes to pay and when during the year? It's very simple, just activate direct debit (activar debito directo) on the portaldasfinancas website. You will be informed by SMS or email that on day x, a direct debit ... Read More

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last week
Med Amine ajlani

Moving to Portugal by Med Amine ajlani

How i can go to Portugal plz ? Iam tunisian

JohnnyPT

1. Choose the right Visa type2. You will have to check what are the required documents - contact the Portuguese Embassy in TunisEmbassy of Portugal in Tunis: Address: 2, Rue Sufétula, 1002 Tunis Belvédère.Email: ... Read More

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last week
fcdeltufo

Lisbon airport passport control by fcdeltufo

Hello,Has anyone under the new rules enter with one person with a EU and one person with a US passport? I would like to know if we can both enter in the EU lines as we are married.Thanks,Frank

JohnnyPT

You're absolutely right.  It's a national embarrassment...https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-12-03/lisbon-airport-queues-are-an-embarrassment-as-government-apologises/926616 Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
egchelsea

Registering Driving License by egchelsea

We have just got to Portugal & bought our car - we have a finanças account that's linked to the IMT - how do I register my partners UK drivers license with the IMT (I read this was a necessity) we aren't looking to swap it for a PT one ...

JohnnyPT

The link https://servicos.imt-ip.pt/is the single entry point for all these services. Within IMT Online, once your partner has logged in (with NIF + password, option "Autenticação com número de contribuinte"), he shouldn't ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
sandraawilliams153

Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card? by sandraawilliams153

When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks.

JohnnyPT

What is the error?https://contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-formOption:Alteração de Dados sem necessidade de agendamento https://aima.gov.pt/pt/noticias/portal-de-renovacoes Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
LorieAnneC

AIMA Documents by LorieAnneC

So, I was finally able to log in the the AIMA website, paid the required fees. Yesterday I received an email requesting:1 - Residence permit - ok2 - Proof of accommodation - my current 3 year lease finishes October 31, 20263 - Proof of internship ...

JohnnyPT

Hi Lorie,https://services.aima.gov.pt/renovadc.php?la=enhttps://www2.gov.pt/en/servicos/renovar-a-autorizacao-de-residencia4 - Proof of means of substance. Is my tax return which I file here sufficient? Personal income tax return is enough.5 - ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
fcdeltufo

Lisbon airport passport control by fcdeltufo

Hello,Has anyone under the new rules enter with one person with a EU and one person with a US passport? I would like to know if we can both enter in the EU lines as we are married.Thanks,Frank

JohnnyPT

The reason is simple: disinvestment in the public sector began with the troika period (2010-2014), and was accentuated by the last socialist government, which lasted eight years. The reason was to reduce public debt. This was aggravated by the ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

A few leading zeros, a wrong letter or a number in the wrong place on your residence card / DL is enough to cause problems. Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
fcdeltufo

Lisbon airport passport control by fcdeltufo

Hello,Has anyone under the new rules enter with one person with a EU and one person with a US passport? I would like to know if we can both enter in the EU lines as we are married.Thanks,Frank

JohnnyPT

This general strike 11/12 is organised by unions linked to political parties of the left and far left. These parties that don't win elections (with fewer and fewer votes) manage to paralyse the country, with all public transport paralysed, making it ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

Today I went to the Citizen's Office and they started to resolve this issue. - @TGCampoDid the IMT explain the reason for this error DOC1 ? Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

If you search the internet for:Imtonline ‘doc1’ erroyou'll see that this is a common error for people who don't have a "cartão de cidadão". What I suggest is that you send an email, as they say, with the error code, and if ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

What kind of errors do you get?I've logged in now and everything's ok. With nif + passwordhttps://servicos.imt-ip.pt/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/condutores/consultade%C3%BAltimacartadecondu%C3%A7%C3%A3oemitida.aspxHave you read ... Read More