beijinho
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Registration: 14 October 2016
House Purchase
It would be helpful if you shared what you don't like about Olhao and what you are hoping will be different about a new location. Read More
Information about Golden Visa program by nyyfan30
Hi everyone. Can anyone give me any idea of the timeline for obtaining a Golden Visa? I know I have to buy the property first, and THEN apply for the Visa. How long does it take to obtain the Visa once you have started the application? Is it ...
You're quite welcome. For the regular (non golden) visa, some of the consulates in the US (dependent on where you live) do require proof of an address in Portugal. But a 6 month lease is less of a commitment than a huge capital outlay. Best ... Read More
Information about Golden Visa program by nyyfan30
Hi everyone. Can anyone give me any idea of the timeline for obtaining a Golden Visa? I know I have to buy the property first, and THEN apply for the Visa. How long does it take to obtain the Visa once you have started the application? Is it ...
Yes, it's easy, if you want to buy a 500 euro (600 USD) property without ever having lived here, knowing if you like it, knowing what the neighborhoods are like, etc. Real estate agents will be happy to show you properties that are more than ... Read More
Visa for US Citizen wishing to relocate to Portugal by Roberthood
Greetings! I need some help/advice! I am a retired individual planning to retire to Portugal. Since I need to present my documents and application in person to the Portuguese consulate in San Francisco, and I live 1000 miles away in Seattle, I ...
Hello, the typical residential rental contract is 1 to 5 years. You are probably talking about vacation rentals, where landlords do better when they can rent short term at higher prices. As for income requirements, no one has been able to quote ... Read More
Information about Golden Visa program by nyyfan30
Hi everyone. Can anyone give me any idea of the timeline for obtaining a Golden Visa? I know I have to buy the property first, and THEN apply for the Visa. How long does it take to obtain the Visa once you have started the application? Is it ...
Are you planning to live in Portugal? If so, the Golden Visa is unnecessary. You can simply apply for a Residency Visa, with much less stringent requirements. The Golden Visa is for foreigners who don't plan to live in Portugal. Read More
Extending a 4-month Visa
Only 3 months (90 days) within each 180 days is permitted Visa-free for USA citizens, and that refers to the entire Schengen zone, not just Portugal. So you cannot go to Spain on the 91st day. Read More
Looking for one-year or more rental by vsheppard7
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a job in Lisbon and I am considering accepting it, but my husband and I and our three, well-behaved dogs (I know everyone says that) need a long-term rental accommodation (one year minimum). We are looking for a ...
Gailpat, your timing is good in Algarve because it is the low season, and the short lease term would be mutually beneficial to both you and the landlord. However, if you are looking to eventually settle somewhere else (Porto, Braga, etc) you may ... Read More
Should I bring my car to Lisbon when moving? by mkerikss
Hi all, new here! I already posted in the welcome thread, but here's a bit more detail to my question. I'm trying to decide whether to bring my car to Lisbon or not. My main reasons for doing so would be that as a triathlete that does a ...
Bring your car. It would be very difficult to train and be a triathlon coach in Lisbon without a car. Read More
Looking for one-year or more rental by vsheppard7
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a job in Lisbon and I am considering accepting it, but my husband and I and our three, well-behaved dogs (I know everyone says that) need a long-term rental accommodation (one year minimum). We are looking for a ...
No, sorry. Know that there is no multiple listing service in Portugal and some agencies have policies against cooperating and sharing commissions with competitors. I've found it's best to do your own legwork and contact an agent once you ... Read More
Looking for one-year or more rental by vsheppard7
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a job in Lisbon and I am considering accepting it, but my husband and I and our three, well-behaved dogs (I know everyone says that) need a long-term rental accommodation (one year minimum). We are looking for a ...
Not an agent. I was asking location because some people say they will work in "Lisbon" when it's actually an office park out in Oeiras for example, which would not be practical by public transportation. It looks like you'll be ... Read More
Looking for one-year or more rental by vsheppard7
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a job in Lisbon and I am considering accepting it, but my husband and I and our three, well-behaved dogs (I know everyone says that) need a long-term rental accommodation (one year minimum). We are looking for a ...
Where exactly is the job? It would be helpful to know in order to give recommendations on where to look. That said, it will not be easy to meet all your requirements especially with public transportation. Read More
Lisbon long term parking - help! :) by sturps
Boa tarde! This is my first post, and I'm hoping you knowledgeable Lisboetas may be able to help me with a random question about car parking! :) I'm moving from London to Lisboa in October as me and my boyfriend have decided we'd like a ...
EMEL is the authority in charge of public parking. Go to their website and look up "distico" which is the resident permit and you will find all the requirements. Consult "parques" for their public garages. There are a limited ... Read More
Is there any volunteer work teaching English?
There is a non-profit organization called SPEAK that uses volunteer instructors for several different languages. Not sure if the link is allowed here, so google the name, plus intercambio de lingua e da cultura. But it is not English that ... Read More
Expat loneliness - Does it get any better? by PamDakan
Posted from my blog: papillon-pam.blogspot.pt/2014/11/expat-lonelinessdoes-it-get-any-better.html#more The rains have started here in Portugal. It's funny, when I first moved here two years ago, all I kept reading about was how good the ...
Best of luck to you, Eileen Vicente. May I ask where you are moving to? Read More
Daily costs seem very high by Dajodesigns
Hello all. My husband and I arrived here from Canada in October. We have rented an apartment in the Cascais area. So far, we are finding things much more expensive then we had expected. We are over budget on just about everything. We like to cook at ...
It's making more sense now! Three cooked meals and two bottles of wine will certainly result in a grocery bill higher than many. I think the local tendency is to eat very light if anything for breakfast, and a small, possibly uncooked lunch, ... Read More
Daily costs seem very high by Dajodesigns
Hello all. My husband and I arrived here from Canada in October. We have rented an apartment in the Cascais area. So far, we are finding things much more expensive then we had expected. We are over budget on just about everything. We like to cook at ...
Without knowing your standard of living and expectations it is difficult to comment more precisely. But can I ask where you are doing your grocery shopping? And does that include super expensive wines? We would find it next to impossible to spend ... Read More
Work permit for Non EU citizens in Portugal by MissSeriM
Good day I have been applying for work in Portugal and from my research, if an expat manages to find a job offer, the hiring company starts the process by applying to the Portuguese Labour Authorities for the work permit with a copy of the ...
I was interested to read azzmalik's description about how to obtain residency. This just goes to show that everyone's experience is completely different. As a North American, the procedure described has not been my experience, nor that of ... Read More
Cost of living
Will you be paying private school tuition x 2 ? Read More
Bed for sale
Hi, you mentioned FB but did you post it on the Ikea resale groups? I know of at least three that are devoted specifically to people selling Ikea things. Good luck! Read More
What is the difference between living in Lagos and cascais
Oh sorry I have no firsthand experience with schools in the area. There is a facebook group called Cascais Parents Network that might be useful to you. Good luck! Read More
What is the difference between living in Lagos and cascais
In Lisbon your teens can take public transportation everywhere. In Cascais, not so much. Lagos is completely different. Read More
Accommodation outside Lisbon center
I'm curious to know where your friend's flat is located, and is it just for two months? In my experience, you can certainly find rentals for that price if you're willing to sign a long term lease, and you will need residency and ... Read More
Looking for local wedsite for flat &house for rent by LAKHIANI
Hi guys I am looking to rent a flat In lisabon area can any one suggest any local internet side Look for
You're quite welcome. But I'm not a bro, I'm a woman :-) Read More
Looking for local wedsite for flat &house for rent by LAKHIANI
Hi guys I am looking to rent a flat In lisabon area can any one suggest any local internet side Look for
OLX is a very popular site for real estate advertisements. Read More
Accommodation outside Lisbon center
Are you looking for a rental for one month during the course? Or for a year or more? If for one month or otherwise short term, you will need something furnished, equipped and with all utilities connected, and most of these places are offered as ... Read More