@Coquimbo
French looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 02 March 2014
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PR or citizenship for sibling of portugal citizen. by S k Rajdev
Hi, Could any body guide on if a sibling of portugal citizen can get PR or citizenship on basis of blood relation with a portugal citizen?
I think citizenship should be allowed only to Portugueese.....Have you seen a portugueese telling that he is chineese! Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Portugal by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Portugal? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Adaptation to a country depends on many factors. If money is not a problem, you just move to Portugal looking for an easier life, fine. Your adaptation will depends purely on luck, the kind of people you meet. Always remember, you will be always a ... Read More
Essentials to live in Portugal by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Portugal, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Portugal? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
If you decide to live outside of your country, do not expect magic. Generally it is for a reason that as nothing to do with the freindhip of natives. Freindship may come later on, moreespecially if you speak the language. I agree that Lisbon is the ... Read More
Is it difficult to move in to Portugal if you don't speak th language? by zaho2
Which language other than Portuguese do Portuguese people find it easy to communicate in? Spanish? English? French?
Nevermind the country you are, if you can speak the language, the better. Personnally, I speak French, English, Castellano and Russian. I am learning malteese now. If I had moved to portugal, I would have made the effort to learn their language, the ... Read More
Best cities to live in Portugal by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Portugal. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Algarve is close to look like a holliday camp. If you are not interested about Portuguese culture Algarve is acceptable providing that you can follow the cost of living. If portuguese culture attract you, I do agree that Lisbon is a very good pick Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Portugal by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Portugal? To help you meet people and find outings in Portugal, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Portugal: you can now follow whats going on ...
Results probably just like the USA. People come but "do not know you the next day"! Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Forget Lithuana for a while. Portugal is no much different than other countries, probably a bit more noisy and nervous. However, one must remember that average IQ of the mass is quite low, sometimes I think around 25.....I know it is a bit more but ... Read More
Is it difficult to move in to Portugal if you don't speak th language? by zaho2
Which language other than Portuguese do Portuguese people find it easy to communicate in? Spanish? English? French?
Like all latin people, it is more easier to learn French or Spanish. English is more difficult, less attractive, also only few Portugeese went to England for work. I Speak well several languages, including Spanish, this is the reason why I did not ... Read More
Housing (long Term Rent) by lbvbv
Hi i got some questions i hope some one can answer. What is the warmest place in portugal (kind like spain weather) ? Witch region of portugal can get us as far as possible in communicating in english ? Are there sites to find cheap rental ...
The fact tat the place is full of Brits is not an advantage. It was the same in the South-Ouest of France. -They are responsable for the price rise in housing sale or rent. -They live in a a "brit colony" with almost no exchange with ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Portugal by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Portugal. What ...
Culture: When you visit or decide to relocate in another country than yours, you are a foreigner for ever. Even in the USA, still a colony, non US citizen are Aliens! You can live in any country happyly without paying attention to local culture, ... Read More
Housing (long Term Rent) by lbvbv
Hi i got some questions i hope some one can answer. What is the warmest place in portugal (kind like spain weather) ? Witch region of portugal can get us as far as possible in communicating in english ? Are there sites to find cheap rental ...
Unless you are lucky, to find a rent so cheap will be almost impossible, morespecially in the sunny places, North of portugal, even center is colder, nothing to compare with Spain. If your health is not at best, stay away from this country, not ... Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
There is no positive facts about driving in Portugal or any latin countries. The negative side is rendering life a misery instead of enjoying the surroundings in peace. For those who do not understand, go to Palermo....The hell in its apogee. Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Driving in Portugal is just like any latin countries (Europe). One of the reason is the huge progress of car technology. In other words today's cars are like sports cars back in the 60's. Contrarily, the brain or IQ of the humains drivers ... Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Finally the essential is to move out. The difficulty is to find the right place. In my case, my major mistake was to concentrate too much on my job. The result: Since I did not prepare my retirement when I was active, it is too late to complain. The ... Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I fuly agree with what has been courageously said about Portugal, totally exact, one of the reasons I do not leave overthere. This being said, the attitude you describe, you will find it in most southern latin countries of Europe. In term of ... Read More