New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Julien · 2022-01-04T08:52:39+01:00

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 expat projects in Portugal if you are planning to move there. It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome. Welcome on board!

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ES95New member04 April 2022 18:28:45

#41

Hi All, I'm Enrico I recently move my residence in Lisbon, hence brand new in the world of expat. Is my first time in Portugal even if for work reasons I have seen many countries in different continents at glance this country is best in class for life quality. End of last year I did retire and to be honest I'm not used to have so much spare time, surely I will get used; world and life is plenty of interesting things to do.

All the best, ciao ES95

ES95New member05 April 2022 20:01:57

#42

Hi JohnnyPT, thanks for your msg. hope to find resolution to my the questions which naturally born becoming expat. take care ES95

aceguzinski09New member06 April 2022 03:52:46

#43

We are a retired couple from Canada

We already visited Portugal couple of times

We are arriving to Portugal on June 07 until

July07

We are staying in

Tomar June 08-16

Coimbra June 16-23

Portimao June 23-30

Albufeiria June 30-July 06

We are interested in meeting people and

Learn about the process of getting a NIF #

Opening a bank account and renting a place

We are planning on our return to Canada

To apply for a D7 visa and return to Portugal

By October or November 2022

Thanks for your quick response

Leah&Assael

chrisschubert21Contributor06 April 2022 12:32:47

#44

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Hallo Leah & Assael,

If you come to Libon, pls let me know. We are retired German & Chinese, live in Lisbon since 2021, and are happy with our NHR status.

All is good and Portugal is a fantastic place as well very good people.

Keep in touch,

Chris

Dan PluteActive member07 April 2022 09:05:52

#45

Hello - Expats from San Francisco, CA. Portugal is Paradise. We moved here in October 2019 and are enjoying our new host country, its friendly people and lower cost than California.

HannahmazingMember07 April 2022 19:41:21

#46

Hi, my name is Hannah, I'm an american looking to move to Portugal with the d7 visa! Thanks for this forum!

HannahmazingMember07 April 2022 19:45:06

#47

Hi again! I am not able to post a new topic in the forums. Is there something I need to do to be able to post? Thanks

elliebennettMember14 April 2022 19:22:15

#48

Hi everyone, my name is Ellie and my partner and I are hoping to move to Portugal - either mainland or Madeira, not sure which yet. Spent three months over the winter in Funchal and loved it! We are English but currently live in Scotland. I work online (as a walking holiday advisor) so I'm hoping to qualify for a visa as a digital nomad and my partner is retired. Hoping to glean some useful information and hear about other people's stories and experiences.

SunshineSaraNew member14 April 2022 20:13:06

#49

@elliebennett

SunshineSaraNew member14 April 2022 20:19:16

#50

@aceguzinski09

Try e-residence for NIF and opening a bank account will cost another 650euros for both all online including security checks, no docs need translation or apostilled, I successfully chose this route.

Sara

gorbewan11Member18 April 2022 13:39:38

#51

@Julien my name is Amos , am from Ghana western part of Africa , am looking for farming jobs in Portugal to do , any vacancies as such available ???

ahmedwaqarj2New member22 April 2022 17:35:57

#52

Hello. I am Ahmed from Pakistan. I am Engineer by profession. We are family with 3 kids. I got a job offer in Lisbon, and in deciding phase whether to accept or not. If we decide to move, then we are expected to land in June/July.

lindaevaMember24 April 2022 18:40:28

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MARTINS ODIAMember26 April 2022 20:40:08

#54

@Julien..hi am new here and would want to integrate with the community. My name is Martins Odia. Any job opportunities is welcome for me to settle in. Thanks

Shirley-anne CecchiniNew member30 April 2022 19:47:56

#55

Hello!

I am currently living in Malta but hoping to move to Tomar by the end of the year. Green grass and trees, yippeeee

williamstony360Active member30 April 2022 21:42:56

#56

@Shirley-anne Cecchini

I love the area, and move between Tomar and my work in Dubai. It’s not everyone’s favorite, because it is quiet compared to more tourist towns, but it has everything that you need.

It’s worth exploring the towns and villages in the surroundings, as there are some surprising businesses that supply just about everything you may want!

Enjoy your time!

LentzionNew member02 May 2022 14:32:59

#57

Good day to you all. My name is Lynda. I'm from Tampa, Florida, USA. I have been researching Portugal for a few months. For whatever reason I am drawn to retiring there. I see myself with the locals and English speaking people alike. I am interested in the community, with cobble stones, café, local shops and businesses. I am interested in learning about the culture and eating the food. I am looking to rent a single bedroom place, with some of the old architecture. Not a high rise modern. I am still working on figuring out where? I am open to suggestions.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert02 May 2022 16:51:39

#58

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Hi Lynda, Welcome

Places with more English speakers are not necessarily all the places you might be most interested in. Check out this link, it might help you in your research.

Forbes&InternationalLiving reports about Retirement for US citizens

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=903613

Kind Regards

becky78booMember05 May 2022 13:44:16

#59

@Julien Hi

I currently live in England, I’m a chiropodist, I’m looking to move to Portugal, I’m not sure I even want to do chiropody any more, but I’m just wondering how easy/hard it is to move to Portugal due to all restrictions we now have in place, and to find work out there, do I need to have a job in place or means to be able to provide for myself to get a visa?

Thankyou in advance

Becky x

michaelebNew member06 May 2022 02:35:08

#60

Hello,

My name is Michael. I am recently retired (U.S), have completed the approval process for my D7 visa, and I am actively looking for a long term (6 - 12 months) rental in the Algarve area. I am looking forward to making Portugal my permanent retirement home. If anyone can assist me in my search, that would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Mike

smfagan300Member06 May 2022 14:11:18

#61

Hi all

I ( Shelagh) am British/American. Husband Keith is American. We are currently awaiting our visa interview in Washington DC so that hopefully we can move permanently to Madeira. Its been an arduous process as many of you know! Now researching best ways to ship our 179 boxes ( in storage). UPakWeShip was our direction but we are now looking at alternatives. Is some of you end up in Madeira, hopefully we can meet up.

Shelagh

pramarinaNew member06 May 2022 21:47:35

#62

@smfagan300 Hi there! Good luck for your interview! We are Canadians. We are just getting ready to start the process, but chose Madeira as well as our goal/destination. When you are there, let’s stay in touch!.. So we can meet one day!.. And if it is not too much to ask, may be - occasionally- you can advice us on the pitfalls of the process . It seems quite complicated!!! Thanks. Again, good luck! Regards, Marina

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert07 May 2022 09:04:04

#63

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@Julien Hi

I currently live in England, I’m a chiropodist, I’m looking to move to Portugal, I’m not sure I even want to do chiropody any more, but I’m just wondering how easy/hard it is to move to Portugal due to all restrictions we now have in place, and to find work out there, do I need to have a job in place or means to be able to provide for myself to get a visa?

Thankyou in advance

Becky x
- @becky78boo

Hy Becky, Welcome

There are practically no covid restrictions anymore.

In your case, you will always need a visa, like D7 (passive available income).

And then, living in Portugal, you can have any professional activity you want. There is a lack of professionals in the tourism business. Chiropody activity can be provided in good hotels, health & spa centers, or in pharmacies mainly near english speaking communities.

Please read this link:

Moving to Portugal after Brexit

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5077438

(Post #7)

Best Regards

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert07 May 2022 09:08:20

#64

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Hello,

My name is Michael. I am recently retired (U.S), have completed the approval process for my D7 visa, and I am actively looking for a long term (6 - 12 months) rental in the Algarve area. I am looking forward to making Portugal my permanent retirement home. If anyone can assist me in my search, that would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Mike
- @michaeleb

Hi Michael, Welcome

In the Algarve it is difficult to find houses to rent during the whole year, because during the high season (June to August), prices are higher than in the rest of the year. And because of this, landlords are interested in renting those months in separate because they earn more. This happens mainly in the touristic areas. So if you look outside those hotspots, it's much easier to find a 12 months rental.

Maybe this will help you:

Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals)

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=908693

Best Regards

semaramblerru2008Member09 May 2022 16:35:03

#65

Hello. I'm Konstantin. I live in Russia. In the near future, I plan to move to Portugal with my wife and daughter for permanent residence. I am looking for a job in a company that will be able to issue me an official work permit.)

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert09 May 2022 17:09:01

#66

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Hi Konstantin, Welcome

Please read this:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5077438

(Post #7)

(this is for UK and all non EU countries)

You need to say what type of activity you work in, if it is technological or highly qualified, you can apply for one of these visas:

Highly qualified activity (former D3 Visa)

Startup Visa

Tech Visa

Otherwise, you will have to choose either the D7 (passive income) or the Golden Visa.

Best Regards

semaramblerru2008Member09 May 2022 18:40:16

#67

@JohnnyPT Thank you.)

rosedeatsNew member12 May 2022 16:57:03

#68

Hello,

I currently live in NYC and am looking forward to move to Portugal by year's end. My husband and I did a 2 month scouting trip (2021-2022) in the North and then Lisbon and are really excited about moving to Lisbon. I am in the process of collecting information for VFS, but have not yet scheduled an appointment as I am trying to juggle timelines. I am hoping to take early retirement from my current job by moving to Portugal as my husband retired one year ago. Looking forward to starting the second phase of life in a new environment while making new friends and joining new communities.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert13 May 2022 07:53:36

#69

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Hi Rosedeats, Welcome

Maybe this thread will help you:

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

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

There are several USA members that have already gone through this process. You can post your questions here or try to contact them through private message.

Kind Regards

mvdlMember16 May 2022 17:00:59

#70

@coralthunder

Hallo,

Nice to read you live in Foz. We are (Dutch members living now in Belgium ) moving in august to Foz do Arelho. And we like to meet english speaking people in the area.

We are looking forward to our new stay and will be happy to meet.

kaymlNew member16 May 2022 17:37:04

#71

Hi everyone,

We are from the UK and currently in the process of applying for a D7 visa. We have our meeting in London in a couple of weeks time. Hopefully we:ve hot all the paperwork to support our application. Can anyone tell me if VFS in London keep our passports while processing the application? (Hopefully not!)

We're halfway through buying a house near Serta in Central Portugal and would love to hear from any English speakers in the area.

Its a nerve-wracking process as we are also in the midst of selling our home in England and trying to work out timings for Visas, Removal & Shipping of our furnitur & transportation of 3 cats.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert17 May 2022 07:25:53

#72

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@coralthunder
Hallo,
Nice to read you live in Foz. We are (Dutch members living now in Belgium ) moving in august to Foz do Arelho. And we like to meet english speaking people in the area.
We are looking forward to our new stay and will be happy to meet.
- @mvdl

Welcome

You should contact @coralthunder by private message. His last login here & post is from January, it is likely that he will not read your message.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert17 May 2022 07:38:10

#73

4478

Hi everyone,

We are from the UK and currently in the process of applying for a D7 visa. We have our meeting in London in a couple of weeks time. Hopefully we:ve hot all the paperwork to support our application. Can anyone tell me if VFS in London keep our passports while processing the application? (Hopefully not!)

We're halfway through buying a house near Serta in Central Portugal and would love to hear from any English speakers in the area.

Its a nerve-wracking process as we are also in the midst of selling our home in England and trying to work out timings for Visas, Removal & Shipping of our furnitur & transportation of 3 cats.
- @kayml

Welcome

Regarding documents and passport, maybe this will help you:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=960889

(Post #1)

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 60#5334399

(Post #4)

...

TendosaMember17 May 2022 22:03:56

#74

@Julien Thanks and hello everyone!

Josephine, a new member and a resident. Grateful for more concrete information about living in Aveiro, the good and not so good, the good neighborhoods, not in the city center and within about 5 minutes drive to city center, not isolated. Prefer area with modern homes/ new construction and therefore good heating and cooling. I have searched sites and read the previous thread but still would welcome insights from those living in Aveiro. I am sure winter is nowhere near as cold as in New York where I live. I am looking to make Aveiro a permanent home rather than Vilamoura where I have a home. Planning a scouting trip for the area in Aug.

Many thanks.

annie piMember18 May 2022 19:23:19

#75

Hi everyone,

My name is Annie. I just arrived in Portugal about one month ago. Currently, I'm living in Porto. I don't have any friends here . I'd love to make some new friends here. If you're in Porto and want to meet, hangout, and do things together. Please contact me. Thank you in advance.

Annie

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert18 May 2022 22:25:31

#76

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@Julien Thanks and hello everyone!

Josephine, a new member and a resident. Grateful for more concrete information about living in Aveiro, the good and not so good, the good neighborhoods, not in the city center and within about 5 minutes drive to city center, not isolated. Prefer area with modern homes/ new construction and therefore good heating and cooling. I have searched sites and read the previous thread but still would welcome insights from those living in Aveiro. I am sure winter is nowhere near as cold as in New York where I live. I am looking to make Aveiro a permanent home rather than Vilamoura where I have a home. Planning a scouting trip for the area in Aug.

Many thanks.
- @Tendosa

Hi Josephine, Welcome

In Aveiro you have this interesting houseboat experience:

https://noeirinha.pt/barcos-casa/

https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/barcos … total&

_____

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 49#5394845

(Post #2)

https://internationalliving.com/countri … -portugal/

(...)

Kind Regards

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert18 May 2022 22:27:34

#77

4478

Hi everyone,

My name is Annie. I just arrived in Portugal about one month ago. Currently, I'm living in Porto. I don't have any friends here . I'd love to make some new friends here. If you're in Porto and want to meet, hangout, and do things together. Please contact me. Thank you in advance.

Annie
- @annie pi

Hi Annie, Welcome

Maybe this will help you:

How to build a social circle from scratch in Portugal

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

Kind Regards

DailyidreamMember19 May 2022 06:53:47

#78

@Julien

I am Adil Khan From Pakistan and I am just planning to visit Portugal , i want to spent my entire life now in Portugal, for this purpose i am just preparing my documents to process my application. Thanks

Jk1976Active member28 May 2022 13:15:25

#79

@JohnnyPT Some great advice, I'm taking a one-year language class in Cascais starting in September. It allows English-speaking students to learn Portuguese partly by socializing with Portuguese students learning English. And they have coffee in Cascais centre as well.

Not sure whether it's allowed to mention the name here but it's ELC. Excited to start and hope to meet others doing the same!

williamstony360Active member28 May 2022 14:14:25

#80

Does anyone know similar organizations to the one above in the Tomar area?

This really the only way to be conversational with a new language!

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