@hbinder36
American expat in Portugal
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Registration: 22 October 2023
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International phone codes by Strontium
I think I managed to stick the wrong phone number in some official web site should it be 00351 0XXXXXXXXX or 00351 XXXXXXXXX ??? Panic panic
+351 or 00351 Read More
AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...
@donn25 when you get your renewal card it will be a new temporary resident card number, yes. The NISS (social security number) seems to now be regularly required/asked for even in VFS appointments sometimes, although it's not been a major issue. It ... Read More
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, ...
@mgorman339 do not expect the level of service or communication that you are accustomed to, which is highly frustrating. You are welcome to ask for details like my friend shared with me on their experiences. Read More
How to build a social circle from scratch in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Due to Covid19, many of these groups may have conditioned or temporarily suspended events. In many of them, you can see that the last event took place in March 2020. But now everything seems to be getting back to normal ;)In what concerns ...
I have an informal WhatsApp group that is in the Silver Coast area, plus I throw a monthly meet up anyone is welcome to. Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...
@sunbest be careful, as they could easily overlook and cancel. I had Booking.com with me as the landlord take an INACTIVE listing and not only list it as active but take a booking for New Year's Eve last year! I already had AirBnB people here and it ... Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...
@bloggerblogger you should be able to see proof that the lease and rent are recorded in your finanças portal. That is proof that AIMA can require. You may be fine, but you may not. It's the landlord's responsibility to record the lease, so I ... Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...
@sunbest no, only the landlord can do this in their tax portal. Read More
is Portugal better choice than spain to live by biking16
I am A US citizen Im retired and looking into obtaining a lucrative visa to reside in Spain . What are my best choices for assistance in obtaining a visa?
@slugsurmamates this aspect has, but I wouldn't agree when you compare the other European options it still makes the most sense for me depending on your location in the country. Read More
Success rate of D7 Visa applications? by hazmog
Hey everyone, thanks for all of your advice so far, this has been so useful. So, my family and I are leaving the UK to live in Portugal and looking to get a D7 Visa. We have a NIF, bank account and fulfil all of the requirements for passive income ...
@hazmog how has everything worked out in your relocation? Read More
Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood
If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...
@IBHwood Atestado de Residência you obtain from your local junta de freguesia. Read More
Is a joint wife and husband D7 Application Form possible by basil3
Just seeking clarification. My wife and I are planning a move from US to Portugal next year on a long stay passive income category. The D7 application form has no provision for applying jointly. It appears that it can only have a single applicant. ...
@shelly14 what additional info did they come back and ask for? Read More
Is a joint wife and husband D7 Application Form possible by basil3
Just seeking clarification. My wife and I are planning a move from US to Portugal next year on a long stay passive income category. The D7 application form has no provision for applying jointly. It appears that it can only have a single applicant. ...
@litgirl65 how did this go for you? Read More
Delays in processing my D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone, I first lodge my D7 application back in 29th of June this year, I had to make an ajudsment (completing my application) on 26th of August, But since then (around 45 days) i didn't hear anything about it. My lease agreement, ...
@daphnelavern there is no such thing as a duplicate or interim passport. If you get a new one issued they will hole punch your current one and change the number. This will screw up your application. I have had a client retrieve there's from Toronto, ... Read More
Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. They ...
My response is in regards to temporary residency and not citizen card. I'm not aware of any limitations for citizens. Read More
Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. They ...
The law states you can't leave for more than 6 months at a time. The first temporary residency 2 year period allows for 8 months out of Portugal in total. After the 3 year renewal you get the same 8 months, no more than 6 at a time to be absent. Read More