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

@abdulhaq1khan111,

Please read this:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=951518

Hello All, I am François, retired and I plan to become RNH in Portugal. I have an issue about the status in Belgium (my country) when I become RNH in Portugal. What would be the status taking into accoutn that I plan staying 182 jours/year in Belgium.

Cheers,

François

    Hello All, I am François, retired and I plan to become RNH in Portugal. I have an issue about the status in Belgium (my country) when I become RNH in Portugal. What would be the status taking into accoutn that I plan staying 182 jours/year in Belgium.
Cheers,
François

    -@FrancB56

Hi François,

This NHR status should soon come to an end. Stay informed about that.

Regards

        Hello All, I am François, retired and I plan to become RNH in Portugal. I have an issue about the status in Belgium (my country) when I become RNH in Portugal. What would be the status taking into accoutn that I plan staying 182 jours/year in Belgium.Cheers,François    -@FrancB56

Hi François,
This NHR status should soon come to an end. Stay informed about that.
Regards
   

    -@JohnnyPT

Thank you JohnnyPT

Hi,

Anish here. It's an amazing experience and learning how to maintain living standard with in a difficult time with out no job with lot of uncertainty. Even though this time learning and looking forward in different social media and search engine makes me more reliable to get job placement through your help. Basically I'm a merchandiser having 6 years of experience working in Dubai and later on having an experience in pizzeria making pizza for 4mnths in restaurant. I'm looking for the job in food and fruit packing . If possible please do let me know.

Hey everyone, I am Ahmed and I am planning to live in Portugal from the 1st of December.

I am a digital nomad, working remotely as a software engineer. I will be staying in Porto if you have any advice about the city or country please share! Or if you just wanna share the expat experience.

@Potato45

Welcome on board !

Feel free to interact with members of the Porto forum to get to know them.

All the best

Bhavna

Hey everyone, I am Duarte and I’m an associate professor o pedagogy. I was born in Portugal (Lisbon) 54 years ago, but I have been living in Norway for the last 30 years. I am, to a certain extent, a digital nomad. I work remotely as a lecturer (including some writing).  During  these periods I travel to Portugal and would like to make some friends - gender or nationality are no important to me. Just want to meet peolple to chat with/exchange life experiences.  I’ll be staying in Algarve, but planning to drive to Porto.

Just send me a message if you are in a similar situation or just want to take a coffee.

Greetings 

thanks @Bhavna

Hey there,

I’m Akash, and I come all the way from Bangladesh, but now I’m living the digital nomad life in Portugal. Over the past year, I’ve hopped through 13 different countries, and I’ve finally decided to settle down in Portugal, although not through the conventional D8 visa route, which I must admit, isn’t my proudest moment. My love for Portugal is deep-rooted, probably thanks to my crazy admiration for Rolando and a sprinkle of Pape in there. Anyway, I’m super excited to make some new friends here! 😄

hello, my name is Cori. i have just bought a house in Alenquer. it needs some wotk:  new boiler, air conditioning,  appliances,  wiring, any idea what something like this could cost her how I can gauge what a fair price is?

Hi Cori, Welcome.

There are Leroy Merlin stores near you in Alverca and Torres Vedras.  If you want, they can also provide transport and installation of the equipments.

https://www.leroymerlin.pt/lojas/alverca.html

https://www.leroymerlin.pt/lojas/torres-vedras.html

(Select "categorias" tab)

Regards

Thank you so much!

Hello everyone! I'm an American in California. I love Porto and so, have bought a flat there in the Santo Ildefonso area in 2022. I go back and forth quite a bit and have decided to invest in something a bit bigger and outside of the historical center.

I'm planning on making an offer on a semi detached house in the Campanhã area that's designated as a ruin (but it's totally intact and has walls, floors, doors, windows, and roof intact...just holes in everything and currently such a dump 😂). I'm looking to connect with those who are going, or have gone, through the process of renovating a similar project for some guidance, advice and referrals on who to use in Porto.

I can't move to Portugal yet given my work background but would like to when I can retire from federal service in about 7 years.  Looking forward to being a part of this forum!

H.

@Guest8192hi; my husband and I are moving to Cascais after vacationing there in 2024.  Always looking to make friends. Moving from Santa Fe, NM USA.

I'm from pakistan.i have 4.5 years experience in banking ( Faysal Bank limited) .Now I live in Portugal.

hi everyone,my name is Kelly,i am Nigerian by nationality.....I moved to Portugal recently....I am a foreign trained pharmacist

i am in search of a job,i speak fluent English,and i lack proper knowledge of the Portuguese language.....please i need urgent advise and assistance

THANK YOU

@kelechi Akudike

Hello and welcome on board !

In which town or region are you located ?

I suggest you read the followinf topic to gather as much information as possible : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=973406

All the best

Bhavna

my name is Humphrey i am from nigeria and i have been here in portugal since 1month and 3weeks and i stay in rue azedo gneco 58 lisbon

@Edozeleh

Humphrey,

Well good to hear from you, Are u settle in Portugal? Portugal is the beautiful country but  u have to learn Portuguese to settle there. Share your twoomths exp in Portugal.

@Julien

Hello all.  First time joining.  Looking forward to going to Portugal for an extended stay.  Love the weather

Hi everyone.

My boyfriend and I are planning to live in portugal next year for 6 months. we are UK citizens. we both work for employers in the UK but work remotely.

Please can we have advice on any tax implications on living in Portugal? Will we only pay UK PAYE tax?

thank you

Hi Cecilia, Welcome.

Answer here:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1052772

Hello,

I have moved to Gois in the district of Coimbra. I am a trainer and content creator for barbecue brands. My wife and I have fallen in love with Portugal and I am delighted to join you on this forum. Looking to set up as a freelancer, I am looking for a French-speaking accountant in the Gois, Arganil, or Coimbra area.

Have a great day,

Régis

@JulienBonjour! my name is Carole.  will be moving to Portugal in 2024 in order to take advantage of the NHR regime that is coming to an end December 31.  have purchased a property in Matosinhos which is under construction.  very excited!

@Julien Bonjour! I am a French Canadian moving to Portugal next year.  I have purchased a new build in Matosinhos which will be ready in 2025.  given the recent changes to the NHR, I am moving earlier than expected.  very much looking forward to making Portugal my new home country.

@Julien

Hello,

I live in Canada. I am partway through the process of getting a residency visa. I found accommodations (an apartment in Porto) and signed a lease agreement for 12 months, but I may have to go to Plan B. Eventually, I hope to live in Braga or a small town in that region. If anyone has lived in Braga, I would appreciate any advice.

Thank you to the organizers of this site and forum!

@mathewjn

Hi Mathew,

I am Ana and also planning to retire and move to Portugal soon.

Have you moved yet?

what are your plans?

Regards

Hello,

I am Howard, an EU citizen (non-Portuguese, though) living in Canada, planning to retire in Portugal.

I will take the liberty of posting questions in appropriate sections - I would like to find out more details, primarily regarding taxation and health care.

Happy New Year everyone!

Hello I’m Lori. My husband and I are retired and are considering moving to Portugal, depending on the outcome of our next Presidential election in November. I am just in the preliminary stages of my research but my main question for now is, how early can you apply for the D7 visa if you are still unsure if you are moving?  I would like to start the process soon because I am aware of the serious backlog. I know once the election is over and we decide we are moving out of country then  we will want to move quickly and having the visa in place is most important. Happy New Year to everyone!

Hi Lori, Welcome.

Some help here:

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=971460

(US - Post #4)

You can try contacting some members here or by private message for more timeline details about this visa.

Best Regards

@JohnnyPT  Thank you! 🤗

Hello

I need job in portugal can i apply as house helper ,i have experience from singapore ,kindly provide information about helper visa

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1055972

Thanks!