New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023

@kalineiskali Hello and welcome !

Here is a little guide that might come handy : Living in Portugal guide for expats

You may also open your own topic on the Portugal forum to seek advice from members.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi there. I'm a new comer to this platform, sending this message out from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. n honest remarks, I'm a job seeker and landed here after learning about expat.com. I came across a job posting for a housemaid and a cook. Trying to reach the person who posted it got me here. I request your kind assistance as to how I would be able to find a job offer in Portugal.

G'day everyone I'm from Australia and we are moving to Portugal next year if they'll have us.

We're retired in our mid 60s.

Have an Australian Kelpie named Tilly and she's learning how to bark in Portugese.

Heading there myself in November for 3 weeks to check it out.

Looking at Northern Portugal as I've had enough Australian summers to last a lifetime.

Going to need advice on D7, leases and so on then we'll purchase a home

I'm sure you guys know what I need.

Cheers for now

@raheldemese1 Hello and welcome !

Please create your CV in the Jobs in Portugal please. However please bear in mind that with this type of job, you might not be eligible for a work visa.

Regards

Bhavna

@stephen50 hello and welcome on board !

Feel free to open your own topic on the Portugal forum to seek advice from members.

All the very best

Bhavna

Hi Stephen50,

Nice to see you here, welcome!

Question: which reason make you to leave Australia and come to Portugal? Thanks for your reply.

Cheers.

After many years living in several countries all around the globe we made Portugal our home many years ago. Within the constraints that we ourselves this place was and is very good for us which mean for now there are no plans to move on.

@TGCampo hello and welcome !

It's wonderful to hear that Portugal has become your cherished home after your years of global adventures!

All the very best

Bhavna

Hello,

We wish to spend some time in Algarve to benefit from the sun, the sea, and life with local people and expats, preferentially out of the very tourism season.  We are recently retired and are looking from activities and events allowing us to meet people, discover sites, landscape and places, for leisure and friendliness.

Cheers

olá. Boa tarde. I'm new in Portugal, barely two months now. My major challenge is to get job here because of language barrier. I speak English and I'm looking for any job to earn a living. I really wish I can get assistance here. Thank you all

    Hello,We wish to spend some time in Algarve to benefit from the sun, the sea, and life with local people and expats, preferentially out of the very tourism season.  We are recently retired and are looking from activities and events allowing us to meet people, discover sites, landscape and places, for leisure and friendliness.Cheers    -@Poljan de Nojan

Hi, Welcome.

In the Algarve there is a large community of French-speaking expats. You can try french forum as well:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=4384

There are also many companies that organise activities that bring together expats and tourists from various countries:

Eg.

https://www.algarvefoodexperience.com/

Salt Spa, ...

https://www.myguidealgarve.com/travel-a … e-portugal

Regards

    olá. Boa tarde. I'm new in Portugal, barely two months now. My major challenge is to get job here because of language barrier. I speak English and I'm looking for any job to earn a living. I really wish I can get assistance here. Thank you all        -@henryizuchukwu215

Hi, Welcome.

Some help here:

Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=907675

Regards

    olá. Boa tarde. I'm new in Portugal, barely two months now. My major challenge is to get job here because of language barrier. I speak English and I'm looking for any job to earn a living. I really wish I can get assistance here. Thank you all
   
    -@henryizuchukwu215

Hello Henry. I wonder what made you choose Portugal as your EU destination looking for work coming from Nigeria. Can you share your thoughts on that? I wish you the best of luck finding you dream job and making some good money.

I am amarjit singh from India. Live in Portugal I have 2 years trc .I am professional painter. 3years experience.now job less. I need job in my feeld. Thanks

@amarjitportugal050

Hello and welcome !

Please refer to the Job offers in Portugal section by creating your CV. The forum is not dedicated to job search.

All the best

Bhavna

Dear Sir,

We hope you are doing well. We are twin sisters Salma and Amina, looking for a job in Portugal immediately, we have 20 years work experience in international Consulting companies, currently we are in the Middle East, since you are in Consulting services, maybe you can help us ? or may be we can discuss a possible partnership?

We can also help you with advise for your stay in Portugal that we visited so many times.

Let's keep in touch if you feel like

Looking froward to hearing from you

Amina and Salma

@Amina Marie 2023

Hello and welcome on board !

I suggest that you request your sister to create her CV in the Job offers in Portugal section and that you both search for opportunities on jobs specialised websites. You will find some of them in the articles of the Work in Portugal section.

All the best

Bhavna

@Guest8192 Hi Aussie let's get connected cos am also from Ghana but stays here in Lisbon

Hello!

I am Francesco from Italy.

I'm a medical professional holding two research Master’s degrees, but I haven’t specialized yet. I’m keen on launching my medical career in Portugal and wish to continue my academic journey as well.

Can anyone help me understand the necessary steps and requirements for foreign doctors in Portugal, along with any prospects for academic progression in the medical field?

I opened up a thread in here: https://www.expat.com/forum/profile.php … n=timeline

Thanks for the support!

    @Guest8192 Hi Aussie let's get connected cos am also from Ghana but stays here in Lisbon
   

    -@Laser Prince

You will not get a response from them as they are no longer members of Expat.com

@Julien Hello! I just joined expat.com today, suggested by ChatGPT! I am from the United States, currently living in Atlanta, GA, and considering a move to another country, currently researching Portugal. I am an independent hairstylist/hairdresser in the states, and am looking to connect with other stylists who have moved to Portugal. I need help with understanding what the process is to work in Portugal. I've been in contact with the VCTC and was directed to some links that don't actually discuss this topic. If anyone can help with this I would gladly appreicate it. Nice to be onboard expat.com!

@Cameron H

Hello and welcome on board !

Hope you will find all the information you need to make your Expat project a success.

For a good start, I would suggest that you read our Living in Portugal guide for expats. It contains practical informations about visa, jobs, permits etc.

All the best

Bhavna

@Julien

Hi we moved here at the end of February,  that is we have a house in Caldas da Rainha.  My husband is ex army myself a retired nursing sister. We have a puppy, now 1 year old. Like to go for walks, see history. Husband loves rugby, especially now and supports his home team in football. .y hobby is my garden, very large , languages and baking.

We are looking for company for a chat or a drink, maybe even a meal out as well as like-minded  people to join in our interests.

Hi @4betterorworse, Welcome.

There are several english-speaking expats here on the forum living near that city, English, Irish, Americans... hope they get in touch with you by sending you a private message.

In the meantime:

How to build a social circle from scratch in Portugal

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=909130

     Some meetup groups

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 30#4966994

     (Post #2)

     Facebook groups

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 30#5505120

     (Post #17)

Regards

@4betterorworse

Hello

We live in Bairradas which is about 25kms from Caldas. We have a dog too but he is a grown lab.

Our house is situated on a fairly large plot about 2 hectares. I am retired having worked for UK govt. My husband's family were  Indian army. We have been here since July. I am Irish and Mark is British.

Kind regards

Roz

@Everyone

This thread/topic is to introduce yourselves. If you have questions then please search the forum and if you can't find what you are looking for by all means start a New Topic, then you will not lose any replies and responses.

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Expat Team

@stephen50    Hi Stephen, I saw your message. I moved here from the UK over two years ago. I have family in Sydney, Port Macquarie and Perth.  I seriously thought of retiring over there. However to take three dogs and the fact that my state pension would be frozen also the general cost of living being higher, put me off. So, I came here.  It is swings and roundabouts, some good and some not so good. Happy to answer any questions, if I can.

Hellooo there!!

My name is Hussain n I m from Pakistan. I m lately here and have started my own business. Pleasure meeting you all. This platform is giving very nice information. Thanks to all

Hello good morning iam working as a pharmacist in pakistan I want yo know how get liecence registered as a pharmacist in Portugal. Pllzz guide

@Sami ullah92

hello and welcome !

Do you speak Portuguese ?

Regards

Bhavna

Good afternoon! (Boa Tarde!)

My name is Ben, and I am an American living with my partner in New Jersey. I just joined expat.com today. My partner and I are looking at immigrating to Portugal within the next year or so, and I have a remote IT job. Unfortunately, it does not meet the current income requirements for the D8 visa, but we are hopeful that the D7 visa would be an alternative option. We are learning Portuguese through audio books. I am an IT Engineer with a trade school diploma, and my partner is almost done with her BA in History. Looking forward to getting to know the community!

• Ben and Grace

@Ben Kleinberg

Hello Ben and Grace !

Welcome on board !

I see that you have already opened a new thread on the forum and have been given some feedback. Hope you'll find the forum informative.

All the best

Bhavna

@Gabrie.laa

HI:

i was researching websites in order to find an apartment either in Porto,Lisbon or alargave, you say banks do give loans to foreigners, how much  of it is financed?

What your real estate website?

Thanks

@Julien

Hi all my name is Tony,

I'm  looking to move to Portugal  from  IRELAND  thinking  of moving  to the algave,

Would be  looking for  work  in the construction industry  have over 38 years experience in building  .

I moved to Ireland  from England  in 1995 and have built a lot of one off houses along with my own house witch I'm  in the process of  selling.

Looking forward to the move  and a new lifestyle in the sun.

           Thanks

@anthonymcshane67

Hello Tony,

Welcome on board !

Feel free to open a topic of your own on the Portugal forum to seek advice from members.

All the very best

Bhavna

Hi Tony, I also am looking to come to Portugal, but from California my mountain home goes to snow in winter.  Had enough of working, want to play.. in shorts.  Pickleball is the aim.  Have 3 decades in residental construction so know something of that.  Good luck in finding houses to build.  On your off time maybe you join me on a pickleball court, if you are not careful, it could add to your fitness.

Richard Daniel

Pleasant day, all!

My name is Anthony, and I hail from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. My father is currently in the process of applying for D7 visa, so I, and the whole family hope to be there soon! I hope to get a few questions answered (will post a separate thread for such) and to also connect with other Caribbean expats who may be in Portugal already!

Thanks all, for all future considerations and information given!

Regards,

Anthony

Welcome on board Anthony !

Feel free to post your questions, members will be glad to help you out.

All the best

Bhavna

@Guest8192

Hello! I am not an expat yet, but I will be hopefully within two years. I'm from the States and I will be in Caiscais next month November 13th and 14th, I would like to start meeting expats there in Portugal. So let me know if you want to meet up.

I have visited your home country Australia twice, I spent a week on a live aboard dive boat, diving the reef! Ok, well keep in touch!

My name is Lilly, but I use Shoshannah on this site.

@Sami ullah92 Assalamoalekum dear Sami Sb, you should apply for job seeker visa of Portugal, then you wou get your registered there after qualifying their level of education. this i the best way to absorb there in Portugal.  Regards