Hans43
German looking for information about Portugal
Forum posts
8
About me
German
Lives in Mafra, Lisbon District
Speaks German, English, Portuguese (11 years Brazil)
Registration: 22 April 2024
About
From Germany (Stuttgart/Esslingen/G枚ppingen).
As a young Engineer went to Brazil (11 years), so I speak fluent Portuguese.
In 2000, I moved to Los Angeles, California (managing a Aerospace-Company).
When I retired, I moved to the USA East-Coast and got involved in optimized Production-Consulting for Aerospace-Companies.
Thanks God, through my healthy Lifestyle (Exercise, Beach-Jogging, Eating & Drinking), I am fit like a Tennis-Shoe.
Occupation
I am Retired for Retired
Education
University of Stuttgart/Esslingen
University Technology Diploma, Industrial/Production Engineering
1974
My expat journey
Mafra, Lisbon, Portugal
To have, close to Lisbon, the Mafra-Area as my future Home-Base to explore Portugal.
I like Lisbon in the south of Mafra and Peniche, Caldas da Rainha and Nazare in the north and also close by the Natural Parks (north/east).
I have no complains
Tampa, Florida, USA
In 2000 moved from Brazil to California, managing a Aerospace company.
After Retirement, Consulting in Setup German-Style Apprenticeship programs for Advanced Production-Methods, like CNC-Machining, Robotic, Mechatronic and 3D-Printing
Manager of an Aerospace company in California.
Retired: Senior Consultant for Production Optimization in Space- and Aerospace Companies.
To help optimize companies in USA and especially in the Cape Canaveral area. Including High-Schools and Colleges.
I have no complains.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Setup a company for Press-Building for Automotive-Industry.
Integration and understanding of Brazilian culture, professional and private.
Manager of the Press-Builder company.
This was a very good multi cultural life experience.
I have no complains
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Integration and understanding of Brazilian culture, professional and private.
Industrial Engineer for Production-Optimization.
This was a very good multi cultural life experience.
I have no complains
Stuttgart, Baden-W眉rttemberg, Germany
I grow-up in the Stuttgart-Area.
I went through my Education:
> Apprenticeship as Tool & Die-Maker.
> Technician for Machine-Design.
> Industrial Engineer.
> Tool & Die-Maker.
> Technician for Machine-Design.
> Industrial Engineer for Production-Optimization.
This was a very good experience, learning from the Shop-Floor to Production-Optimization to Company-Management.
I have no complains
Activity
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
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 ...
@rodrigo-candyInteresting, regarding renewable energy for Farming, Greenhouse, Water pumping, kitchen, etc.. you get some helpful information in Tamera (Alentejo). Check it: 鈥淚nstitute for Global Peace Work鈥�. For mor information, send me ... Read More
Exploring Portugal as American Expats by dcolangelo
My wife and I are exploring the opportunities of either retiring in Portugal full time or part time from Florida. My wife is of Colombian accent, and I am born and raised in Pennsylvania and now Florida for the past 45 years. We are looking for a ...
@dcolangelo Dear David, see my message with my contact information.Kind regards, Hans43 Read More
Exploring Portugal as American Expats by dcolangelo
My wife and I are exploring the opportunities of either retiring in Portugal full time or part time from Florida. My wife is of Colombian accent, and I am born and raised in Pennsylvania and now Florida for the past 45 years. We are looking for a ...
@dcolangeloDear David,We live in your neighborhood (Clearwater/Dunedin).We are also on the way moving to Portugal.Last March (2024) we were there and next month we will go once again.If you are interested, we can share our findings.Send me a ... Read More
Bombarral retirement by fcdeltufo
My husband and i are looking to retire in Portugal. We are thinking about Bombarral as an option. Has anyone moved here from outside of Portugal and how receptive are residents to ex-pats? We are planning to learn portugese however will have ...
@maxwmitchell1997 - I will move from Clearwater/Tampa to the Lourinha/Obidos area. Since you did the same, I would like to share your experience regarding moving company and car import. Thanks Hans Faulstich Read More
Is It Really True? by JimJ
I keep reading glowing articles claiming that Portugal is "the cheapest country in Europe for retirees to live in". I've visited several times, and it didn't appear to me - as a tourist - to be particularly cheap. Ignoring the "whole of Europe" ...
@maxwmitchell1997 Hi Max, I live in Clearwater/Tampa and will move to the Lourinha/Obidos area. How can I contact you to share your experience regarding moving company and your car import?Hans43 Read More
Rental - Do I need NIF? by expat2020pt
Planning to move soon. Was wondering if NIF is required for property rental? What's you experience with rental market. Is it difficult to find a place (esp. Madeira)? Do foreigners have issues with renting?
Through NIFportugal.pt I got my NIF online in 3 days. Online I prepared also everything for the bank-account opening and when I arrived in Portugal, next day I went to the Bank and signed the documents and 3 days later I could transfer money. The ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
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 ...
@Julien As a newcomer Hans43, I would like to introduce myself and my wife Elisabeth.We are retired, and we are preparing our move from Florida to Portugal. Both of us have an EU-Passport and I speak Portuguese (11 years Brazil).I have my NIF and ... Read More
Shipping furniture from California by ggriffin
Hello! We have just purchased an apartment in Lisbon. We鈥檙e very excited to embark on this new adventure. Does anyone have advice on shipping furniture from the US? Is it better and more cost effective just to purchase new furniture in ...
@KYRIL D. From Hans Faulstich: Dear Kyril D. it鈥檚 already a while ago that you made these comments but anyway it鈥檚 interesting for me because we are preparing our move from Florida to Portugal, Ericeira/Mafra area. Month of March we ... Read More