@janicecallant
American looking for information about Portugal
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28 posts
About me
American
Speaks English, Spanish, Flemish
Registration: 23 November 2021
Activity
Certificate of Baggage for Car Import... by spencer2me
Does anyone know the 6-month clean title of ownership ruling for car importation? I mean, at the time of paperwork submission for the Visa application, can the date of a clean car title become valid on the day of car entry into Portugal, or does the ...
@spencer2meFollowing this thread i am also considering to bring a car over. However many on expat.com have said it wasn't worth it, so I am curious if anything has changed??? Read More
Building Inspectors Around Fafe by tdudgeon
Hello Everyone,We are recent transplants from the US. We are currently living in Povoa de Varzim in an apartment, and have found the house we would like to purchase in Fafe (about 20 minutes away from Guimares). The real estate market is very ...
@tdudgeonPersonally I recommend highly that you be patient and find a reputable and qualified inspector. We are also American and have multiple real estate investments here in the USA. We bought a home in the Algarve annd it was annd still is an ... Read More
Drivers license exchange timeline by sponger
For those who succesfully exchanged their foreign drivers licenses for a Portguese licence, I'm curious how long it took for you to recieve your new PT license? And in which IMT office?i moved to Lisbon in January '22 and had my appointment at IMT ...
Quick question:Has anyone told your current country of residence that you lost your license and then asked for a replacement? Why couldn't you then use the ”replacement” license to turn in for the Portugal license? And if you need to ... Read More
IRS question by ctomac
Hi everybody,Following our first year in Portugal we have to file our first tax return. The problem is that we have not had any taxable income in 2022. So do we have to file a return? How does this work? Do we need a "dispensa de entrega da ...
@ctomac - I know that in the USA, we are required to file a tax return even if we have no income. So I would assume you must do the same there. I have an accountant in PT who takes care of my taxes there, so as a matter of legalese, I would suggest ... Read More
After SEF Appointment by janicecallant
Hi, Expat's -I hope that you all have had a blessed Easter weekend!I finally have my SEF appointment, for my Golden Visa for which I applied in 2021.My appointment is schedule for mid May, and I am somewhat nervous about it... don't know why. I ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you, and as ever you never seem to disappoint!I'm looking forward (and anxious) to being back in PT soon, and will keep you posted as to the outcome of my appointment.Very kind regards,J Read More
After SEF Appointment
Hi, Expat's -I hope that you all have had a blessed Easter weekend!I finally have my SEF appointment, for my Golden Visa for which I applied in 2021.My appointment is schedule for mid May, and I am somewhat nervous about it... don't know why. I ... Read More
SEF Appointment by Doron Matmor
Hi Everyone ! Wondering if a SEF appointment can be arranged in Madeira Island instead of Lisbon ?Thank you.
Hello, Expat friends!I hope this finds you well. :)I have finally been asked to meet with SEF for my visa (Golden). The appointment is set for the 18th of May.In reading the comments about these interviews, I am still a little nervous, (I don't know ... Read More
Can I keep my US Driver's License by cynthiaelsener
Can I keep my US Driver's License if we're only going to be in Portugal for 2 years?Also, can we own a car in Portugal while using US Driver's Licenses? How does insurance work?Thanks!!!
Holy Cow, over 60 and you need a psych test! I could recommend that for many people who are younger than me.... Read More
Situation (legal and other) regarding squatters by nz7521137
I would like to find out the legal and other situation in Portugal when it comes to squatters, aka people that are occupying and using your property without your permission. From France and Spain I have heard real horror stories, because there it is ...
This happens in the USA all the time. I've never had it happen in any of my properties, but there was a home a few doors away from one of my homes that some homeless people moved in during an unoccupied time where it was up for sale. The people just ... Read More
Pitfalls of investing in Portugal golden visa by Vichychan
If you want to move to Portugal, my personal story and information could be useful to you.First, Portugal immigration authority (SEF) is extremely inefficient and unpredictable. I am one of many investors in Portugal that have invested several ...
@Vichychan The process is much like a sloth, therefore not really moving at all.We bought an investment property in the Algarve and are renting it as a VRBO until we plan to move over permanently. We are not in a hurry, so it doesn't affect me as ... Read More
Pitfalls of investing in Portugal golden visa by Vichychan
If you want to move to Portugal, my personal story and information could be useful to you.First, Portugal immigration authority (SEF) is extremely inefficient and unpredictable. I am one of many investors in Portugal that have invested several ...
Hi, JohnnyPT I am still sitting and waiting for approval of my Golden Visa Application. I still have my business here in the USA, so the timing issue isn't really a problem for me. I did find this link that I found interesting.Have a wonderful ... Read More
NHR Portugal for Canadian by Wingover
Hello All, I read some of the topics here on the NHR. I am an executive of a Canadian company with offices in Canada, USA and UK. I am considering moving to Portugal to oversee the growth of the company in the EU. My salary and yearly bonus are ...
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Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers by JohnnyPT
Some job opportunities available in Portugal for English Speakers:Please take a look to these links. You can apply any other filter options in these portals : eg. Lisbon/Lisboa & ...
Johnny put a lot of work into his post. I suggest you read all the above information, which Johnny posted regarding obtaining work. Read More
D7 visa deadline expires before the first entry. by Guest8795
Attention to all expact Also to Johnny PT. Hello everyone, The validity (4months) of my D7 visa might expire before entering Portugal, currently I am in Morocco and due to pandemic situation, the authorities have closed all air space even for ...
Oh my word, I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope it all worked KSWB it and you don’t have any issues. Read More
Silver Coast Retirement by GuestPoster2367
Hi, my name is Jo. I'm looking to move to Portugal from the US in the next 3-4 years. I would like to get some suggestions for places along the Silver Coast good for a single female. Towns large enough for social activity, etc. and close to ...
Congrats. We just bought in Carvoeiro. So exciting isn’t it? I have lived in Belgium and found it easy to live without a vehicle, since trains went everywhere. But Portugal isn’t anywhere near as accessible by public transport as ... Read More