neale_p, English expat in Portugal

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10 months ago

Renewal of EU Health Card (issued by Portugal) by TGCampo

Does anybody know why I cannot renew the EU Health Card (Cartao Europeu de Seguro de Doenca) on the Seguranca Social website or through the app? When I try to do this I get a message to go to a Seguranca Social Post in my town. Is this unique to me ...

@TGCampo - I got the same message as you when i tried this online yesterday evening. I only collected my NISS number yesterday so thought I may need to wait a bit before processing the EHIC card request online Read More

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11 months ago

Certificate of authenticity of the driving licence - UK by neale_p

Hi All,I am going to exchange my UK driving licence for a PT one as I am approaching the 2 year residency mark. I see from the IMT website that I need to provide a 'Certificate of authenticity of the driving licence'. I have gone to the DVLA site ...

Thanks everyone for your replies to my post. All very useful.I began the registration of my UK licence with IMT back in Sep 23. Got a couple of emails and then nothing. The last one just said 'Waiting for information / documents'. Not sure what ... Read More

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11 months ago

Certificate of authenticity of the driving licence - UK

Hi All,I am going to exchange my UK driving licence for a PT one as I am approaching the 2 year residency mark. I see from the IMT website that I need to provide a 'Certificate of authenticity of the driving licence'. I have gone to the DVLA site ... Read More

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11 months ago

Is language A2 certificate required for Perm Residency ? by neale_p

Hi All,I arrived on a D7 visa 2022 and am nearly mid way through my temporary residency. At the five year point I will apply for permanent residency, however I have been informed by a few people I have spoken to that to move from temp to perm ...

@hbinder36Congratulations to you for passing it.I am doing a similar course - however its a total of 150 hours spread over 4 days per week (so about 9 weeks duration), so more condensed than your one. Just finished week 2 and so far its going ok. Read More

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last year

Is language A2 certificate required for Perm Residency ? by neale_p

Hi All,I arrived on a D7 visa 2022 and am nearly mid way through my temporary residency. At the five year point I will apply for permanent residency, however I have been informed by a few people I have spoken to that to move from temp to perm ...

@JohnnyPTExcellent !! Thanks very much - this will help me I am sure. Cheers Johnny, much appreciated. Read More

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last year

Is language A2 certificate required for Perm Residency ? by neale_p

Hi All,I arrived on a D7 visa 2022 and am nearly mid way through my temporary residency. At the five year point I will apply for permanent residency, however I have been informed by a few people I have spoken to that to move from temp to perm ...

@JohnnyPTThanks Johnny - I am just starting an intensive language course - so hopefully I will pass the end exam. Read More

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last year

Is language A2 certificate required for Perm Residency ?

Hi All,I arrived on a D7 visa 2022 and am nearly mid way through my temporary residency. At the five year point I will apply for permanent residency, however I have been informed by a few people I have spoken to that to move from temp to perm ... Read More

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2 years ago

NHR application help by Wingover

Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...

@JohnnyPT yes. She did. It was a very convenient rounded up 400 euros. I live and learn Read More

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2 years ago

NHR application help by Wingover

Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...

Just a word of advice....from someone who learned the hardway...If you do end up using an accountant to complete your NHR process rather than doing it yourself - make sure you ask how much it will cost beforehand...I got a bill for 400 Euros ! Read More

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2 years ago

Obtaining a Portuguese driving licence after becoming a resident by gra2513