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How to learn European Portuguese

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PORTUGAL FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT

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Portuguese Citizenship: Who is entitled and how to obtain it?

Last post 6 months ago by JohnnyPT

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Online visa renewals and expiry of documents

Last post 9 months ago by JohnnyPT

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Looking for work in Portugal? Please read this

Last post 3 years ago by JohnnyPT

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What to do if you haven't received resident cards but partner has

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Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections.

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Private health care

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Building works

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To ship or buy a new car in Portugal

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Massimo, Housing and Jobs in Sao Miguel, Azores

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How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa?

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AIMA Appointment, NISS and Health Insurance

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From the Carolinas to Azores!

Last post 5 days ago by JohnnyPT

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Digital Nomad Visa Processing Time

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Importing a car

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Portugal, a welcoming destination to expats?

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NISS application for AIMA

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Car insurance advice

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Renewal of Residence Card

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NIF online for EU citizen

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Car transfer to Madrid

Last post 2 weeks ago by Strontium

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Insurance broker in Lisbon

Last post 2 weeks ago by Strontium

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Looking to connect with Canadian or American exPats in Portugal

Last post 2 weeks ago by JohnnyPT

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Reliable Real Estate Agent for buying a house

Last post 2 weeks ago by JellyB6684

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Building company needed

Last post 2 weeks ago by JohnnyPT

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How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal?

Last post 2 weeks ago by gosogut

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Tax Accountant - NHR

Last post 2 weeks ago by EstrellaGalicia

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EU visa requirements

Last post 2 weeks ago by egchelsea

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Recommend a Criminal Lawyer please. I was attacked

Last post 2 weeks ago by VictoriaLUNA

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Criminal Lawyer

Last post 3 weeks ago by stumpy

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Moving services from US east coast?

Last post 3 weeks ago by Cynic

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Constructor recommandation Algarve

Last post 3 weeks ago by Mariza.says

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Applying for D7 - 401(k) passive income? / Proving a relationship

Last post 3 weeks ago by FIRE_Expat

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Stamping Criminal Records for AIMA

Last post 3 weeks ago by Ashraf Ali96

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VFS - can't register/open account

Last post 3 weeks ago by sindhi_sai

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Anybody purchase a Genuino Sesmarias condo from ESCALA GLOBAL, S.A.

Last post 3 weeks ago by Celia_5

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Gold visa for résident

Last post 3 weeks ago by chefdeedee123

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Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals)

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Aima appointment

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AIMA appointment date vs visa expiration date

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How to add my rental contract to Financas

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Wanting a quiet new home in Portugal

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Good areas in Portugal for expats from USA?

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Bedroom for rent in Lisbon

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Enough passive income to support D7?

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Interested in Portugal, pursuing countries

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Tours/Travel suggestions in Portugal

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D7 Approval

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Looking for feedback on job opportunities and good areas

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Flatio rental agreement is suitable for a D7 visa?

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Latest updates in labor regulations in Portugal

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Age limits for teaching English or finding work in Portugal

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RENEWING US PASSPORT FROM PORTUGAL

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Health Insurance for D8 Visa

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Tricare Global for D7

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Financial advisor in Lisbon

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Where to set up a IRA LLC?

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Portugal's Golden Visa

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Exploring Portugal as American Expats

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How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Portugal

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Job Opportunities for English-Speaking Students in Portugal?

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Transporting car from mainland Portugal to Madeira Island

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Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers

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Need to find out about visa for my grandson

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Where to buy fresh Crab Meat

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Matthew Raymond James Stevens Hello

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Old Motorbike import

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Private Health Insurance

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Dental treatment Portugal

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AIMA Help Collecting Cards

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Types of visa & min investment

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D7 residency card delay

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Renewing my residence permit

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Moving to Portugal

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English speaking Attorney in Ponta Delgada

Last post 2 months ago by resendesjohn

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Visa lawyer recommendation

Last post 2 months ago by KlaRu

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Allianz vs Médis Health Insurance

Last post 2 months ago by juliajonesjy

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Beginning the process of looking for a place to retire

Last post 2 months ago by JohnnyPT

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