JohnnyPT
Portuguese citizen
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Lives in Portugal
Registration: 23 May 2020
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Transporting car from mainland Portugal to Madeira Island by Emre Mutlu
Hello,Does anybody know the process about transporting a car from continent to islands? Im new in Portugal and noticed that 2nd hand car prices slightly expensive than the mainland and dont have many options. So i want to buy a car in central ...
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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 & ...
9th edition of the Lisbon Tourism Job Fair1,400 jobs available at job fair(March 2025)https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/20 … fair/96060Recruitment PlatformSubmit your CV directly to recruiters at the companies where you want to work and ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien Hello, Julien.I'd like to set up an online chat group via a video platform. That way, people from all over the world who want to live in Portugal and create a welcoming environment and community for the future can do so. I think that's ... Read More
Job Opportunities for English-Speaking Students in Portugal? by Study Guy
Hi everyone,I am planning to move to Portugal for my Master's studies and was wondering about the types of jobs available for English-speaking students. Since I am not fluent in Portuguese yet, I would love to know what kind of part-time or ...
@Study GuyFirst of all, do you have a visa?What kind of accommodation do you expect to have to get your visa approved? Are you willing to live in one room / share a house? Which university are you going to do your Master's studies ? In which ... Read More
Matthew Raymond James Stevens Hello by Matthew Stevens
I want. to take over the bank account of Canada. What steps must I take to assume its control.
Hello, You've detailed your name more than the question itself.... And by the way, this is the Portugal forum, not the Canada forum... Read More
Job Opportunities for English-Speaking Students in Portugal? by Study Guy
Hi everyone,I am planning to move to Portugal for my Master's studies and was wondering about the types of jobs available for English-speaking students. Since I am not fluent in Portuguese yet, I would love to know what kind of part-time or ...
Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakershttps://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=907675Please write your posts here:https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=354 Read More
Private Health Insurance by Derek Mcknockiter
Hi. We are a British couple living in the UK. I am 70 and my wife is 73 and would love to move and live around the silver coast in Portugal and we would be buying our house. We would love feed back from someone around our age that has moved to ...
Hi Derek, Welcome. At your age, I suggest MGEN. MGEN has no age limit.You have some support here:Private Healthcare System in Portugalhttps://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=914196Regards Read More
Moving to Portugal by Siddharth.hr
Hi, I’m from Mauritius and I’m looking to find a job and move to Portugal in the cybersecurity field. I’d appreciate any advice on the job market, visa process, and steps to relocate, especially for someone with a background in ...
Hi @Siddharth.hrWelcome. There is no consular representation in Mauritius. You'll have to apply for a visa in Mozambique. You have some support ... Read More
Beginning the process of looking for a place to retire by Dan Farsaci
Hi everyone,My wife and I are starting the process of looking for a place in Europe to retire to at least part-time. We have been to Portugal and love it but we see the rules for income tax have changed for NHR. I can't justify taxes at ...
@northernlites, If you have no other passive income, and your pension is equivalent to the minimum required by AIMA, then I suggest you to apply. The worst that can happen is that you get refused. If you are approved, the tax payable on your annual ... Read More
Having pets in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Some informations about having pets in Portugal: - Pet's Registry and annual permits - Purchase, Loss, Sale, Death, ... - What to do when you find a lost animal - Travelling with your pet - Bringing your pet from abroad - Change of pet's ...
A sharing of experiences about bringing pets with you:- preparing pets before travelling- vaccinations, chips, ...etc.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0-p-ul3r-BY(Starts at minute 9) Read More
About to start the process of retiring to Portugal by David_NOVA
Hello,I have been a long time lurker on this forum and I know a lot of these questions are already answered but I wanted to ask here.I am a federal employee that took the Fork in the Road program, this has advanced my timeline for emigrating I would ...
@David,Maybe someone else can help you better, but at the interview at the consulate or when uploading documents to VFSGlobal, you have to have proof of passive income, be it pension and/or rents, for example. Isn't it better to wait until you start ... Read More
Beginning the process of looking for a place to retire by Dan Farsaci
Hi everyone,My wife and I are starting the process of looking for a place in Europe to retire to at least part-time. We have been to Portugal and love it but we see the rules for income tax have changed for NHR. I can't justify taxes at ...
@JohnnyPT I've heard that the mÃnimo de existência has been increased to €12,180 annually for 2025 which will mean anyone in receipt of only the UK State Pension will pay no/little income tax. Could it be true? - ... Read More
Beginning the process of looking for a place to retire by Dan Farsaci
Hi everyone,My wife and I are starting the process of looking for a place in Europe to retire to at least part-time. We have been to Portugal and love it but we see the rules for income tax have changed for NHR. I can't justify taxes at ...
@gwalksNHR for pensioners ended at the beginning of 2024. The income tax rates for foreign pensioners are the same as for Portuguese citizens. Read More
Hello, this is Denise by chefdeedee123
I am a mature lady who is interested in corresponding with some new friends in the Algarve region of Portugal. I m retired cooking teacher.I own my own home in Santa Cruz, California which is one block from the ocean and is very ...
@Denise,Hi and Welcome.Why don't you consider the hypothesis of the Portuguese island of Madeira?It has a temperate climate all year round.https://www.portugal.net/en/madeira/madeira-weather/https://www.madeira-web.com/en/weather.htmlHouses and ... Read More
D8 Nomad 1 year visa? by maplin25
HelloI understand there are 2 types of D8 visa, 1 year temporary & long term residency, is that correct?Thanks
Hi @MattSome help here: Digital nomad visahttps://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1006006Regards Read More