Jean-Paul Burtin
French looking for information about Portugal
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About me
French
Lives in Vilamoura, Faro
Speaks Fran莽ais, Anglais, Portugais (Br茅silien)
Registration: 16 August 2017
How to deal with stress when moving to Portugal by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Portugal (cultural adaptation, ...
Whaoo! Having been in Mozambique is a big advantage. It is also my case having lived and manage a company in Brazil. Best! JP Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Portugal by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Portugal (cultural adaptation, ...
Hi Jeanine, You must be right re: bureaucracy in Africa although I don't have any experience with any country except Egypt and South Africa. My point is that things get worse and worse regardless of the country in the world. This is the case of ... Read More
Healthcare in Portugal for UK citizen
Hi MB, First of all, I don't understand that UK authorities refuse to grant you the S1 form. I did it last Summer in France before moving here; perhaps UK regulations are different although I thought S1 was a EU one. Anyway, you don't have ... Read More
contemplating a move to Portugal this Fall by Noellekathleen
Hi, my husband and I are US citizens that work remotely and are contemplating a move to Portugal this Fall. We have two young children and are trying to narrow down areas other than Lisbon that have good weather, a large expat/English speaking ...
Hi, We are a French couple who lived 21 years in the USA and it is a pleasure to try to help you. Last October we moved to Central Algarve where English is spoken everywhere. Portuguese people are amazing in terms of language; a lot of them speak ... Read More
Self funded residency visa by Almostdark01
Hi, I was told there is a residency visa for people who can show sufficient passive income to support themselves/family. Do you know if any solicitor who can help with such application? Thanks!
You are absolutely correct. Not using a lawyer is a "bureaucratic nightmare" JPB Read More
Private medical insurance
Hi Larry, Please see my previous post. You cannot get a private insurance over 70. Below 70 like my wife who is 68, you can get a private insurance "forever". I guess coverage will remain the same; premium may go up like in any country, ... Read More
Self funded residency visa by Almostdark01
Hi, I was told there is a residency visa for people who can show sufficient passive income to support themselves/family. Do you know if any solicitor who can help with such application? Thanks!
Hi, In Algarve yes, but not in Cascais. JP Read More
Private medical insurance
Hi Dan, I am over 70 as well. And I was denied private insurance. Must go to the public. I just have a kind of small insurance through AGEAS allowing small reimbursements. The problem with the public (in Algarve where I live) is not the quality of ... Read More
Portuguese Immersion Course by Dolfin66
Hi Everyone, I'd like to come to Portugal for a month for an immersion course (one month or so). My dates are flexible, as is my location and I wanted to see if anyone could recommend a particular school or university program. I'd love to ...
"it is European Portuguese (Not Brazilian). It's badly named" What do you mean? Do you think that Portuguese from Brazil is so much far from Portuguese from Portugal? Your language skills must be very adanced to be able to make such a ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Portugal by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Portugal (cultural adaptation, ...
Due to my long personal international experience I don't have any of the stress problems you mention except the administrative and bureaucratic aspects of the life in Portugal. As a Frenchman I thought France was the champion all categories! But ... Read More
Expats in Cascais by cramptons
Hi my wife and I recently retired taking a gap year in the south pacific and are now deciding what to do next. We lived in Brazil for three years when we were younger but a move from the UK to Portugal looks interesting now. We are making a trip in ...
Hi Cramptons, My advice is to first look at the residence status options before looking at any Real Estate agent. I am living in Algarve where there are many British citizens who are very much puzzled about the Brexit and its consequences. I would ... Read More
U S citizen with residence card in Portugal
Hi, The first thing I would do is to go to the closest US Consulate or Embassy in Lisbon and seek for advice. If you are a resident in Portugal, I don't see why you could not travel abroad and come back. Here the rules are very different than in ... Read More
Does public gynecologist exists? by Lillien
Hello, I recently moved to portugal and I need to visit a gynecologist. I registered in public clinic and i got my appointment with GP. But the Gp just sent me to go to blood test and some other tests which will take like month to get it done or ...
Hi Lillien, As a man I obviously have no experience with GYN. However, I notice you live in or around Setubal. If important or urgent, I would try a major hospital in Lisbon. Re: blood analysis, were you told how much time it would get to have the ... Read More
Work and Life by leeann12
Hi, I am currently in South Africa, desperately wanting to leave, new experiences. Is it difficult to find work, really nervous about that, if my family and I come here, worried that we won't get work? My daughter in law is a qualified dance ...
Thank you so much. I'll investigate a bit further because I'd love to visit the Kruger again as well as the Cape, Bloemfontein, Durban, East London Port Elizbeth and the Drakensberg range. Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe. ... Read More
Work and Life by leeann12
Hi, I am currently in South Africa, desperately wanting to leave, new experiences. Is it difficult to find work, really nervous about that, if my family and I come here, worried that we won't get work? My daughter in law is a qualified dance ...
By the way, I love South Africa. Visited most of the country in the 80's and did business with locals. Would like to return but I heard the situation is not so good in terms of security. What's your opinion? Thanks JP Read More
Work and Life by leeann12
Hi, I am currently in South Africa, desperately wanting to leave, new experiences. Is it difficult to find work, really nervous about that, if my family and I come here, worried that we won't get work? My daughter in law is a qualified dance ...
Hi Lee Ann, Regarding work in the area of teaching dance, it depends where you wanna live. If in Lisboa it may be fine. But in Alentejo, forget it. Same in Algarve. Working permit for South African may not be easy to get; Jean-Paul Burtin Read More
Buying land in Portugal with a barn...
Hi, A classic in Portugal. 8 months ago, when looking for buying a house, we were presented many houses with an "illegal status", namely smming pool, or garden walls, or additional room without permit. In addition there are all the ... Read More
New owner in Lagos by Woppyman
Hi all, Just bought my first place in Algarve! Its taken 6 months to get a mortgage sorted but at last we have a 2 bed apartment to call our own as of yesterday - Hooray!!! Me my wife and 6 yr old boy. Everyone involved were fantastic if a little ...
Hi, I am a French Non Habitual Resident. 1) I have no experience with Vodafone. I have had MEO for 6 months and it works fine. I was lucky to get fiber optics in my area (Loul茅) 2) With MEO you get the regular Portuguese channels. If you want a ... Read More
Confirming what I was told by the Portugese Consulate in Toronto by nnp7000
I'm a Canadian citizen married to a Hungarian woman. My wife and I are interested in living in Portugal for about 9-12 months. Yesterday, I called the Portugese Consulate in Toronto to learn about what it'd would take for me to live in ...
Hi, If you only want to live in Portugal for that long, why bother with immigration bureaucracy like in the USA or CDN (I lived 21 years in North America). I suggest you come as tourists for the maximum time allowed and get out for a few days (in ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Portugal
Hello, My small contribution: The Portugal News is Portugal's National Newspaper in English. Alghough it is normally sold for 1.5 euros, it is widely distributed for free in supermarkets in the Algarve, like Appolonia, Pingo Doce, Adli. It is ... Read More
Import a car to Portugal. by Dan Plute
I am considering importing a car to Portugal. Any advise from. Expat who imported a car? Dan
Hi Nigel, In this case please go ahead and go through the process. I hope your brother lives in Portugal and knows local laws and regulations. Otherwise, seen from UK, the situation might look deceiving. One advice: pls hurry up and move forward ... Read More
Import a car to Portugal. by Dan Plute
I am considering importing a car to Portugal. Any advise from. Expat who imported a car? Dan
Hi Nigel, As I said it all depends on economics (value of the car, age, current status, etc.). Standard taxes are really an outrage! But if you intend to move here for long, buy a house or an appartment, get a resident status (don't know if ... Read More
Import a car to Portugal. by Dan Plute
I am considering importing a car to Portugal. Any advise from. Expat who imported a car? Dan
I think it's a matter of economics. But overall, if you can sell your car before moving here, it's better. You will find here almost any brand wether new or used. Best! JP Read More
Import a car to Portugal. by Dan Plute
I am considering importing a car to Portugal. Any advise from. Expat who imported a car? Dan
Hi, First of all you must be a resident. Second, you'd better have assistance from a local lawyer. You'll have to go through inspection and related paperwork; (if you don't speak Portuguese, you have problems). Then you will have to deal ... Read More
Relocating to Portugal by ashleymariedean12
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Dean and I live in the USA. I have been dreaming of living/working abroad for many years and have decided now is the right time. I am a certified K-6 grade teacher and have been teaching for the past 10 years in ...
Hi Dina, I am sorry but cannot give you any advice regarding schools because: -I am a retired person -I never had children Regarding a job in Portugal, I think it would be much better to speak a minimum of Portuguese. But the best chances for you ... Read More
Relocating to Portugal by ashleymariedean12
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Dean and I live in the USA. I have been dreaming of living/working abroad for many years and have decided now is the right time. I am a certified K-6 grade teacher and have been teaching for the past 10 years in ...
Hi Michael, A few recommendations as I did for Ashley. Moving to Lisbon or surroundings (Cintra, Cascais), Coimbra or Porto would be OK for a professional like you. But I would not move to smaller towns like Evora or Tavira because they are kind of ... Read More
Relocating to Portugal by ashleymariedean12
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Dean and I live in the USA. I have been dreaming of living/working abroad for many years and have decided now is the right time. I am a certified K-6 grade teacher and have been teaching for the past 10 years in ...
Hi Ashley, My name is Jean-Paul (JP). I am French and have been living in Portugal under the NHR status (Non Habitual Resident) since October 2017. I am not sure whether you can benefit from that status or not, since I guess it is for Europeans. If ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Portugal? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Who said Portugal is a backward country? Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Portugal? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Hi! my favorite ways to keep in touch with European friends and American ones is either Whatsapp (telephone with or w/o camera), Skype (much better than Whatsapp) or regular phone calls through MEO system (before 9:00am or after 9:00pm it's ... Read More
Moving to Portugal once retired by ADD55
My wife and I are testing life in Lagos for 1 month and are interested to talk to some current expats to understand their experiences of living here. This will help us in our decision making towards retirement living. Appreciate any advice over a ...
We are a French couple who lived in Brazil, and 21 years in the US. 7 years after returning to France we decided to move to Portugal as retired people from the private industry benefiting thus from the tax break. We moved in 2 weeks ago after having ... Read More