Looking for Americans who moved to Portugal

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Member since 05 May 2021

ShanclanNew member27 May 2021 21:41:11

Hi, I am planning to move to Portugal in 2022. I am hoping to connect with other Americans who have gone thru this process. I will be moving with my daughter who will be 18. I have so many concerns like: access to healthcare, finding an affordable apartment, getting residency, taxes, higher education for my daughter, making friends, working?, the locals like us?, and the list goes on and on.

Anyone out there care to be my guru?

kevhogan66 Member

Member since 25 May 2021

kevhogan66Member28 May 2021 00:33:54

It really depends on the area you move to. Some areas are good with red tape, others are really a bloody nightmare so choose wisely lol

Newportbeachgirl New member

Member since 22 February 2021

NewportbeachgirlNew member28 May 2021 00:34:12

Same thing here , I’ve been on this site for a while and have learned few things. Welcome.

bgariepy Member

Member since 17 May 2021

bgariepyMember28 May 2021 12:57:50

I, too am planning to move to Portugal in June of 2022. What areas are better with red tape? Any advice anyone wants to send our way would be greatly appreciated.

Beth

Shanclan New member

Member since 05 May 2021

ShanclanNew member28 May 2021 15:19:11

Hi NB Girl. I used to live in Irvine. Maybe we can connect and share info. I have learned alot about the process online. But what it says on the Internet verses real life can be starkly different. Let's share notes off forum.

Shanclan New member

Member since 05 May 2021

ShanclanNew member28 May 2021 15:49:56

Hi Beth, I say let's join forces. I would love to connect and share notes, knowledge, anything that helps make our moves easier.

bgariepy Member

Member since 17 May 2021

bgariepyMember28 May 2021 16:56:50

Absolutely

kevhogan66 Member

Member since 25 May 2021

kevhogan66Member29 May 2021 07:41:28

bgariepy wrote:
I, too am planning to move to Portugal in June of 2022. What areas are better with red tape? Any advice anyone wants to send our way would be greatly appreciated.

Beth

Like everywhere else, it’s easier dealing with who you know rather than what you know. In many ways the Algarve is becoming an administrative nightmare but then again has its positives. I stay in central Portugal and although admin is difficult sometimes once you meet the staff etc and break ‘the ice’ things somehow become a lot easier lol

npc8219 New member

Member since 20 September 2020

npc8219New member07 June 2021 11:40:53

I am living in the United States (New Jersey to be exact) and am planning on moving to Portugal in the near future as well!

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert17 June 2021 22:57:03

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Lee Santos New member

Member since 27 March 2019

Lee SantosNew member22 June 2021 10:16:40

#11

I have Josh & kalie from expats everywhere but have one more… algarve addicts! the gentleman is english and has lived in algarve for 21 years,I find him very knowledgeable and candid, so I see lately he teamed with Josh..As I said I watch lots of videos on these 2 guys, pretty much watch YouTube and follow them in their travels,I live in New York it was born in Porto,Portugal. Having lived in the USA for 54 years now I’m tossing with the idea of going back to my origins,however I’m not sure we’re will “land” Palm Coast,Fl is attractive,but my heart is pushing me to Portugal !!

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