@nac25
American expat in Portugal
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Registration: 01 February 2023
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US Taxes for US Expats by omida
For US expats who have a residence permit, and are paying income tax in Portugal, do they still need to pay US Federal and State taxes the same way as if they were residing in the US? Can they take advantage of the US-Portugal tax treaty to avoid ...
@omidaYes. The double taxation agreement applies. You will only pay US taxes on the balance owed to the US (if any) above what you paid in Portugal. Read More
Family reunification visa by nac25
Hi,I am waiting to get an appointment with SEF for a family reunification visa but I have spent over 90 days in Portugal already so in theory can't leave the country without the visa.My understanding is there are no appointments currently available. ...
@simonukwales Yeah it got sorted. A new wave of family reunification visas were released in April and my lawyer got us an appointment for the following week. Received the residence card a month later Read More
Residency letter post SEF appointment by GuestPoster0912
Hello everyone,I got done with my SEF appointment in March and got the Residency letter from SEF. The residency card was to be mailed to my address in Lisbon, but I had to travel out of the country due to my dad's medical situation back home. I have ...
My wife had the same situation recently. We were advised by our lawyer that it would be fine to travel by car/ train across the border but passport control at the airport may create an issue with letting you in if you don't have the residency card.I ... Read More
Financial instruments dealings in Portugal. by american_prt
hey everyone, just checking if someone could advise me on this. I am an american living already on D7 in portugal based on my rental income from back home. On top of this, I have decided to plunge into the world of trading to increase my wealth. I ...
No restrictions from SEF/ Portugal but if not familiar already, you should read up on the restrictions and extreme taxes because of PFIC if you buy any European funds as a US citizen.Also, obvious advice but if you're not well versed in the finance ... 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!!!
@JohnnyPT I'm pretty sure this info is out of date (as of last summer) and you now no longer need to transfer a US license to a Portuguese license when you're a resident. 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 ...
@sponger This is correct. It hasn't been required since mid last year. Read More
Family reunification visa by nac25
Hi,I am waiting to get an appointment with SEF for a family reunification visa but I have spent over 90 days in Portugal already so in theory can't leave the country without the visa.My understanding is there are no appointments currently available. ...
Got it, thank you. I was told not to leave Portugal and it sounds like you were told you could travel in the Schengen. I wonder if this is specific to the country the person comes from or if I just received wrong information? I'm a US citizen. Read More
Family reunification visa by nac25
Hi,I am waiting to get an appointment with SEF for a family reunification visa but I have spent over 90 days in Portugal already so in theory can't leave the country without the visa.My understanding is there are no appointments currently available. ...
@swanhillfarm Oh wow, I had no idea it could be that long. Sorry to hear that. You/ your lawyer just have not been able to get an appointment since then? Read More
Family reunification visa
Hi,I am waiting to get an appointment with SEF for a family reunification visa but I have spent over 90 days in Portugal already so in theory can't leave the country without the visa.My understanding is there are no appointments currently available. ... Read More