sandraawilliams153
Taiwanese expat in Portugal
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About me
Taiwanese
Registration: 16 August 2023
Foreign employer (no PT entity) 鈥� how are you paying Social Security?
Has anyone here worked remotely in Portugal as an employee (not freelance) for a non-EU company that has no entity or registration in Portugal?In a normal PT employment setup, contributions are:11% employee23.75% employerIf the foreign employer ... Read More
Has anyone ever tried explaining their situation to AIMA ?
Has anyone ever tried explaining their situation to AIMA to ensure their residence permit wouldn鈥檛 be canceled due to long absences for work?According to Article 85 of the Portuguese Foreigners Law, a residence permit can be canceled if the ... Read More
How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal? by sandraawilliams153
I heard that if you leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months in total (in other words, you don't live in Portugal), the temporary residence permit will not be renewed after it expires.So, the 6 months and 8 months here refer to 1 calendar ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you very much! Read More
How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal? by sandraawilliams153
I heard that if you leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months in total (in other words, you don't live in Portugal), the temporary residence permit will not be renewed after it expires.So, the 6 months and 8 months here refer to 1 calendar ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you very much for your reply.But I am still a little confused:The minimum stay requirement is that one does not spend more than 6 consecutive or 8 non-consecutive months out of Portugal during the validity of each temporary ... Read More
How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal?
I heard that if you leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months in total (in other words, you don't live in Portugal), the temporary residence permit will not be renewed after it expires.So, the 6 months and 8 months here refer to 1 calendar ... Read More
About leaving Portugal (EU) alone with minor children by sandraawilliams153
My wife and my daughter are planning an international trip and I am not going with them.I have been told that in such a situation I would need to sign a declaration stating that I am agreeing to this, as the Portuguese customs will need to check ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you so much for your reply and help!锘� Read More
About leaving Portugal (EU) alone with minor children
My wife and my daughter are planning an international trip and I am not going with them.I have been told that in such a situation I would need to sign a declaration stating that I am agreeing to this, as the Portuguese customs will need to check ... Read More
About car insurance and homeowner's insurance by sandraawilliams153
Hi friends, I have two questions about insurance:1) My family has only one car, sometimes I drive it and sometimes my wife drives it, and I am now the policyholder of the insurance contract.If my wife gets into an accident while driving this ...
@donn25Thank you for letting me know that.Can you reveal which insurance company it was? Read More
About car insurance and homeowner's insurance by sandraawilliams153
Hi friends, I have two questions about insurance:1) My family has only one car, sometimes I drive it and sometimes my wife drives it, and I am now the policyholder of the insurance contract.If my wife gets into an accident while driving this ...
@JohnnyPTThank you very much for your reply! Read More
About car insurance and homeowner's insurance
Hi friends, I have two questions about insurance:1) My family has only one car, sometimes I drive it and sometimes my wife drives it, and I am now the policyholder of the insurance contract.If my wife gets into an accident while driving this ... Read More
I would like to know how to renew D7 visa by yubayashi
Hi!I am living in Aveiro with D7 visa.I am having trouble knowing what to do, so I am posting the question.Any advice you can give me would be really helpful.My residence permit will expire on May 10, 2024 and I will have to renew it.We would like ...
@rbecker100Congratulations!I'm wondering if you updated your card with a two year expiration date (the first time) to a three year expiration date (the second time)? Read More
Visa Refusal for Family Members to Visit Me in Portugal by angieeey88
Hello everyone. I encountered an issue with the visa applications for Portugal for my wife and daughter in China. I obtained my residence card at the end of last year (2023) and applied for my wife and daughter's visas at Portugal's visa center in ...
I'm following the progress and wish you every success. Read More
Confusion about 2023 IRS return by sandraawilliams153
I am going to attempt to file the 2023 IRS statement myself .Background:1. I am a citizen of country A, which has a treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation.2. Throughout 2023 I am resident in Portugal and my NHR application has ...
@TGCampoThank you for the reply!Can you give me the contact info for this accountant? Is his quote high? Read More
Confusion about 2023 IRS return by sandraawilliams153
I am going to attempt to file the 2023 IRS statement myself .Background:1. I am a citizen of country A, which has a treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation.2. Throughout 2023 I am resident in Portugal and my NHR application has ...
@EstrellaGaliciaThank you for the reply! Read More
Confusion about 2023 IRS return by sandraawilliams153
I am going to attempt to file the 2023 IRS statement myself .Background:1. I am a citizen of country A, which has a treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation.2. Throughout 2023 I am resident in Portugal and my NHR application has ...
@ctomacThank you!This is a great video, told in great detail. Read More
Confusion about 2023 IRS return by sandraawilliams153
I am going to attempt to file the 2023 IRS statement myself .Background:1. I am a citizen of country A, which has a treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation.2. Throughout 2023 I am resident in Portugal and my NHR application has ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you very much for your reply!Always so professional and timely.I will try to do it myself as I'm learning about tax law and I'm also thinking of seeking the help of an accountant.I have another question: I opened an account in a bank ... Read More
Confusion about 2023 IRS return
I am going to attempt to file the 2023 IRS statement myself .Background:1. I am a citizen of country A, which has a treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation.2. Throughout 2023 I am resident in Portugal and my NHR application has ... Read More
Does anyone know? How can I deduct the cost of rent from the IRS? by sandraawilliams153
I rent an apartment from the landlord, who issues me receipts every month on the website of the Tax and Customs Administration (AT autoridade tribut谩ria e aduaneira), and I can check these receipts issued to me on that website. ...
Thank you so much for your replies, always so speedy and very professional. Read More
Does anyone know? How can I deduct the cost of rent from the IRS?
I rent an apartment from the landlord, who issues me receipts every month on the website of the Tax and Customs Administration (AT autoridade tribut谩ria e aduaneira), and I can check these receipts issued to me on that website. ... Read More
Regarding the allocation of apartment management fees by sandraawilliams153
I live in a 4 story apartment building with 8 homes. Currently, condominium fees are distributed equally to all residents, without taking into account differences in floor or unit size (although size differences are small).I understand that in some ...
@JohnnyPTThank you! Your replies are always fast and professional and give me a lot of help, thank you very much. Read More
Regarding the allocation of apartment management fees
I live in a 4 story apartment building with 8 homes. Currently, condominium fees are distributed equally to all residents, without taking into account differences in floor or unit size (although size differences are small).I understand that in some ... Read More
Renewal of EU Health Card (issued by Portugal) by TGCampo
Does anybody know why I cannot renew the EU Health Card (Cartao Europeu de Seguro de Doenca) on the Seguranca Social website or through the app? When I try to do this I get a message to go to a Seguranca Social Post in my town. Is this unique to me ...
@TGCampoI'm applying for the first time and the webpage comes up with the same prompts you see.You are renewing and I am applying for the first time, did you apply on the webpage three years ago? Or did you go to the counter? Read More
Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. [b]Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?[/b]Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. ...
@JohnnyPTThank you very much for your reply!The lawyers on this site gave good advice about getting a certificate of time counting from the SEF, but either the former SEF or the current AIMA are so busy that it's hard to get a positive response.I'm ... Read More
Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it? by JohnnyPT
Warning: This may be out of date. There have been changes to nationality law since 2020/2021. [b]Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?[/b]Most of recent amendments (in force since 11 November 2020) are already included here. ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you for sharing this information, this is very professional and detailed content.I would like to know as far as the B5 is concerned:How do foreigners accumulate 5 years of legal residence in Portugal? Because even after obtaining a ... Read More
Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card? by sandraawilliams153
When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks.
@sr_ianbell Thanks for sharing your insights.I think it's hard to get an appointment for a normal card replacement (I mean expiration of validity) nowadays because AIMA struggles to take on such a large workload, so maybe they won't be aggressive ... Read More
Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card? by sandraawilliams153
When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks.
@sr_ianbellThanks for sharing the info.I'm wondering, per your conversation with AIMA, does this mean that a new card doesn't need to be issued due to the fact that the old card is still within the validity period and AIMA will mark the latest ... Read More
Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card? by sandraawilliams153
When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks.
@Perpetual_travelerThank you very much! Read More
About Portuguese Driving License Exchange
When you use your driving license from your original country in exchange for a Portuguese license, you have to give your original license to the IMT as this is one of the required documents, however, is it possible to ask for your original license ... Read More
Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card?
When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks. Read More
Does moving house mean having to sign a new internet contract? by sandraawilliams153
I moved so I had to move my internet, it was a package from Meo that included internet, TV and cell phone card, this package had a 24 month term and 10 months had passed since it started.Then I was told that because of the move I had to sign a new ...
@TGCampoThank you for your reply.I think that if moving means the end of the old contract, shouldn't it be spelled out in the old contract.Is this practice, for various countries in Europe a common practice锛� Read More
Does moving house mean having to sign a new internet contract? by sandraawilliams153
I moved so I had to move my internet, it was a package from Meo that included internet, TV and cell phone card, this package had a 24 month term and 10 months had passed since it started.Then I was told that because of the move I had to sign a new ...
@JohnnyPTThank you for your reply.Thanks for sending me those links, I'll check them out.Regarding the new contract being priced higher than the old one, they told it was due to the fact that the discount on the original contract is now gone. Read More
Does moving house mean having to sign a new internet contract?
I moved so I had to move my internet, it was a package from Meo that included internet, TV and cell phone card, this package had a 24 month term and 10 months had passed since it started.Then I was told that because of the move I had to sign a new ... Read More