Santi2
Italian expat in Portugal
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About me
Italian
Lives in Tomar, Santarém
Speaks I speak 5 languages, but I'd rather listen.
Registration: 08 January 2018
Do EU citizens need to pass a Portuguese language test ? by GuestPoster94290
HelloBefore they can obtain their permanent residency in Portugal ? I was told that I needed to apply for permanent residency after 5 years in Portugal and I am not sure if I needed to pass a language test before applying with AIMA ?Thanks.Julia
@ctomacAbsolutely right!. You can't live in a country without speaking the language. You can't expect everyone to speak English. Read More
Seeking Advice - Moving to Portugal soon by AmandaSol
Hi everyone. My name is Amanda & my partner is Joseph. We are currently living in Colombia and planning to move to Portugal towards the end of this year or early 2026. We are researching all different areas best we can from a distance. Hopefully ...
Hi Amanda,We chose Tomar, good combination of small town quiet and good services. Walkable, on most tourist itineraries as it hosts a UNESCO heritage site, growing hospitality business. You may want to get some info about the central region here: ... Read More
Enough passive income to support D7? by norm2pt
Hi everyone, I am from the States my SS income is 1095 a month + another 300 dollars. My total monthly income is 1395 I am wondering about the approval rate.
How much you should budget depends on on your lifestyle, this can give you a rough idea https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/how-much-should-i-budget-to-live-in-portugal-in-2025/As for renting or buying ... Read More
Interested in Portugal, pursuing countries by LionLover
Hi, I love joining expat groups as I explore possible countries to move to. I am in my 70's and am researching countries to move to. Presently I live in the US. I plan to visit Portugal to get a feel for the country, and from there will return to ...
You may start by comparing the cost of living in Spain and Portugal. Here are a few data to give you a rough idea https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/how-much-should-i-budget-to-live-in-portugal-in-2025/ Read More
Wanting a quiet new home in Portugal by makai32
Bom dia!I am new to this group and in the process of planning an exploration trip to seek a new home this September. I'm retired (and on a fixed income), female, a dual citizen so can live anywhere in the EU and currently live in the Pacific ...
Other options: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/Here there are some links to real estate portals to check rents for a T1 - 1 br or T2 - 2br apt. ... Read More
Good areas in Portugal for expats from USA? by escapers8
We are beginning to research moving to Portugal from the Seattle area. We are looking for a town or city large enough to have good health care, near the coast, moderate cost of living, good culture and art scene, and a reasonable number of other ...
How abt getting a map of this country and take a couple of months to travel around? Want to consider the central region? https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/ 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 ...
@sandyjames294 Hi Sandy, how about this area? https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/05/il-lago-azul-beauty-and-sustainability/ 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 ...
@mozwoeld As for medical insurance you may buy a healthcare plan with Medis, it's cheaper than insurance plans but it covers part of yr medical (and if included, dental) expenses. Public hospitals still offer emergency care, so you won't need to ... 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 ...
Hi, we've gathered some info and data to help fellow expats in the transition. We live in Tomar, a small expat-friendly town. The expat communities have been supporting new residents for the past 10 years. You may find some interesting info here ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Portugal can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Hi Cheryl, we've adapted quite easily, and have gathered some facts, stories and tips to help fellow expats in our blog https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/I must add that Tomar is very expat-friendly and expat communities in this relatively ... Read More
Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@TGCampoIf you don't master the language, however, you're doomed to live in a language ghetto and you'll forever depend on paid helpers or more skilled friends in daily dealings. Honestly, I find it deplorable that some expats only manage to say ... Read More
Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@donn25 Here in Tomar at the local high school, Jacome Ratton, they offer a language course for expats. Started back in October and ends in May. 2 classes of 3 hrs ea, per week, you only pay the insurance, that's 8Euros. They offer language courses ... Read More
Construction Quality in Portugal by TGCampo
On my recent walks around our area and in Lisbon, I noticed lots of civil construction work (mostly residential buildings) and I was shocked by the horrible quality. I have attached a picture that shows how badly done the brick work is. There is ...
I've lived in Portugal 3 years. My immigrant friends hired builders for large-scale reno projects. Everyone had MANY serious problems. Workers come & go at will, don't meet deadlines or listen to owners, argue, don't clean up, & leave things ... Read More
Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@gwalks why not considering the whole region? https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/ Read More
Has Anyone Gotten a Response to Any Email Sent to AIMA? by wordsmith555
I have posted before, asking if anyone has been successful in getting an AIMA appointment by emailing AIMA.My question now is: Has anyone gotten an email response from AIMA about ANY question/issue whatsoever?
None. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy’.I ...
Visa experts, Portuguese language trainers, realtors ready to assist you in your moving to dreamland, coaches, helpers, advisors...all salivating to take advantage of naive would be expats. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal
@Strontiumhttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cu … vironment.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shockAnd before you surmise, no, I do not sell anything on investopedia or Wikipedia.What do you sell? Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy’.I ...
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cu … vironment.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shockAnd before you surmise, no, I do not sell anything on investopedia or Wikipedia.What do you sell? Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy’.I ...
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/culture-shock.asp#:~:text=Culture%20shock%20refers%20to%20feelings,being%20in%20an%20unfamiliar%20environment. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy’.I ...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy’.I ...
https://www.now-health.com/en/blog/culture-shock-stages/ Read More
American expats - testimonials about the upcoming elections by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
Starting point... https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/09/portugal-facts-and-figures/ Read More
Realtor Caldas da Rainha by fcdeltufo
Hello,Does anyone know of a good realtor in Caldas da Rainha?Thank you!
Good luck. Indeed! Read More
PORTUGAL FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. [b]FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM:[/b] > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the ...
Boa tarde!How can anyone think of living in a country without SPEAKING, READING AND UNDERSTANDING the local language???Portuguese - Elementary to Pre-Intermediate: Escola Secundária Jácome Ratton. TomarCourses started last week ... Read More
Realtor Caldas da Rainha by fcdeltufo
Hello,Does anyone know of a good realtor in Caldas da Rainha?Thank you!
Answering to emails from potential clients/customers/buyers IS PART OF A PROFESSIONAL salesperson tasks anywhere in the world. They call it doing business, if I recall well. Read More
Construction Quality in Portugal by TGCampo
On my recent walks around our area and in Lisbon, I noticed lots of civil construction work (mostly residential buildings) and I was shocked by the horrible quality. I have attached a picture that shows how badly done the brick work is. There is ...
It used to be different 30 or 40 years ago, when most workers were trained. I bought an older house and started a renovation project. Must say the house was built by the owner, a builder who simply built two external walls 4 inches apart, allowing ... Read More
Weather caldas da raihna by Spongey
Im considering moving to an area surrounding caldas da raihna , I have concerns over what the weather would be like between November to March in this area , Does it rain a lot in this area, was looking at the algarve but property prices ...
https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/weather-in-portugal/ 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" ...
Here's an overview of the cost of living for 2024, some facts and figures https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/how-much-should-i-budget-for-living-in-portugal-in-2024/ Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
@Andrew Finnie, don't worry, it took us 10 months to get our permanent residence cards. One morning we found them in the mailbox. 😗 Read More
Corporate tax rate cut
On Thursday, the Government approved an economic measures package, titled the plan to “Accelerate the Economy”, including a gradual reduction of the IRC (Corporate tax rate) and the creation of the so-called VAT group regime.“We ... Read More
Health care insurance and other data
These are just stats and figures, but they tell the story of a country that is changing, and doing so quickly. https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/09/portugal-facts-and-figures/ Read More
Being careful with some real estate*** agents by dollydimple62
Just want to give you all the heads up about some of the dealings with real estate*** Portugal. Iv found that many properties have missing papers or deeds, or even sold property that wasn't allowed to be sold. We are selling our home in Portugal, ...
@dollydimple62 There is a list of attorneys attached to the Legal assistance page of the US Embassy in Lisbon. The discaimer says: "The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the ... Read More
Being careful with some real estate*** agents by dollydimple62
Just want to give you all the heads up about some of the dealings with real estate*** Portugal. Iv found that many properties have missing papers or deeds, or even sold property that wasn't allowed to be sold. We are selling our home in Portugal, ...
@JohnnyPT thanks for sharing the details. As you may know, the debate on where to locate the new airport is ongoing. Read More
Being careful with some real estate*** agents by dollydimple62
Just want to give you all the heads up about some of the dealings with real estate*** Portugal. Iv found that many properties have missing papers or deeds, or even sold property that wasn't allowed to be sold. We are selling our home in Portugal, ...
@dollydimple62 I'm glad you raised the isssue. Many owners are now selling directly to buyers but befoire you sell you you must get all your papers ready. If you are a prospective buyer you'd better hire an independent lawyer/solicitor before ... Read More
Buying property in portugal now by sdanders43
Hi,We are coming to Portugal in September and we are considering buying a property on the silver coast that we can rent until we retire in 5 years. I was looking for opinions about the real estate market in Portugal right now.I am feeling like ...
@sdanders43 Hi, On average, prices have dropped in 2023 and 1st Q 2024 (and in general after the end of the tax scheme for NHR), now they are stable. It depends on the type of property you are looking for. Construction is underway in several ... Read More
Is Central Portugal a good place to move to? by Santi2
Hi everybody,if you are wondering why so many expats are enquiring about moving to the region between Lisbon and Porto, here are a few reasons: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/
@TGCampo this is why we have 20 different nationalities living in this area. A number of FB groups to get/give advice and help. This is what we could call finding a sense of "community". Luckily, gentrification has not impacted smaller towns as ... Read More
Is Central Portugal a good place to move to? by Santi2
Hi everybody,if you are wondering why so many expats are enquiring about moving to the region between Lisbon and Porto, here are a few reasons: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/
@Strontium YES, it was awful, While I'm writing this quick note, it is awful for people in California https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/18/point-fire-sonoma-county-evacuation/74134310007/But WE SURVIVED. We're here to tell the ... Read More
Is Central Portugal a good place to move to? by Santi2
Hi everybody,if you are wondering why so many expats are enquiring about moving to the region between Lisbon and Porto, here are a few reasons: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/
Just to be clear nobody can expect to live in an expat ghetto, expecting to live in Portugal but speaking only English, Dutch, or French. Speaking.from experience, the language courses for adult learners at Jacome Ratton High School in ... Read More
Is Central Portugal a good place to move to?
Hi everybody,if you are wondering why so many expats are enquiring about moving to the region between Lisbon and Porto, here are a few reasons: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/ Read More
How many wine regions are there in Portugal?
Hi everyone,Of course we associate Portugal to very good wines, but do you know how many wine regions there are in Portugal?Want to find out? Have a look: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/wines-from-portugal/ Read More
Is Tomar worth a visit?
Hi guys!If you are heading to Central Portugal, you may wonder if Tomar (90 min drive north-west of Lisbon) is worth a visit. You may want to have look here: https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2018/01/03/tomar-lacqua-e-la-pietra/Have a good ... Read More
Real estate market and other trends
Hi expats,Here's a short summary of the cost of living in Portugal as of 2024 https://portugal-portogallo.blog/2024/03/11/how-much-should-i-budget-for-living-in-portugal-in-2024/ Read More
Weather in central Portugal?
You may want to get some info from local expats https://wordpress.com/post/portugal-portogallo.blog/510 Read More
Tomar, Central Portugal, more than history
While visiting Central Portugal we ran into river beaches & floating pools near Tomar, if you are curious, have a look The Albufeira do Castelo de Bode And enjoy! Read More
Cost of living in Portugal in 2024
Hi expats,as usual, ath the beginning of a new year, we post an update on the cost of living in Portugal. Should anyone be interested: https://portugal-portogallo.blog/2024/03/11/how-much-should-i-budget-for-living-in-portugal-in-2024/All the ... Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Forgot to mention that red tape is not only unnerving but also proves to be expensive. And be especially careful when buying properties, they may turn out to be an endless sorce of troubles (some of my neighbors could bear witness to that). ... Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Hi Jeff, Fidelidade offers Multicare 3, it's quite a comprehensive plan, unfortunately the investor's page is available in Eng, while the products' page is in Portuguese: ... Read More
Tentative toe in the water
Hi Llamrei, is sounds perfect on paper, but consider that average salaries here are very low, you definitely must speak Portuguese and Santarem is a farming area offering few work opportunities. If you are planning to work in Lisbon, well... it ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Portugal by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Portugal for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
Yes, wildfires are a serious problem and unfortunately they rage all over Portugal, you can check the situation at https://fogos.pt/ Having said that, I live in the district with record temperatures, but guess what? I don't need air con. ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Portugal by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Portugal for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
Then there is some place between the cooler north and hotter south, it's known as Regiao do centro and it's still to be discovered.... Read More
Looking for a needle in a haystack by Mindyc
Hi everyone, My husband a I lived in the Carribean for a couple of years. Now we are investigating to move to Portugal. We’ve been looking around Lisbon but this not what we are looking for. I think we are looking for a needle in a haystack - ...
Hi there, You might look at Ericeira, Peniche, Nazaré, but some fog will be inevitable being an Atlantic country (this is not the Med)! Read More
The must-try activities in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Portugal is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to answer the ...
Bom dia, I can contribute with news from central Portugal and, for the "local culture" section, I would recommend : Mercado Medieval de Óbidos 2019, Medieval Fair of Óbidos 2019 from 18 July to 4 August 2019, Only from ... Read More
Retiring to Lisbon/Silvercoast by IdaAttias
Hi, we are thinking of retiring to Portugal but not in the city ( Lisbonne) We are both 60 (Dutch-french) and we would like to be not far from a community and not far from the beach. Also easy access to the airport , any suggestions would be ...
Dear IdaAttias, you are spoiled for choice! Vous n'avez rien d'autre à faire que de choisir le site le plus agréable et il faut visiter préalablement la region du centre, plus précisement l'Extremadura: Peniche, ... Read More
Teaching English in Portugal...?
Dear adzbudz, what you make is slightly above slavery level... the cleaning lady next door make more than me. I'm thinking of setting up a cleaning business with her. :unsure Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Hi dear, YES! You MUST have a heating system: winters are wet (really wet, there are exceptions, but this is the rule) and in the north are also cold. In addition, the temperature drops considerably at night and the air relative humidity rises ... Read More
The pet culture in Portugal by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Portugal just to make sure that their little ...
Hi there, It's a tough life for dog owners, I can't take MaggieMay in any shop and she's accepted only outside in bars. Renting holiday accomodation: check with the owners as pets are often not welcomed. Renting long-term: you ... Read More
do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork ? by penny1962
hi, i'm penny. just getting started looking into moving from usa to lisbon. my question is do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork or do i get a lawyer in lisbon?
Hi there! why don't you contact the Portuguese authorities in your country before moving and the US consular office in Lisbon for lawyer referrals? This is what I did with my consular office and got a list of lawyers to chose from. Avoid ... Read More
Looking for long term rental in Algarve - any help appreciated by Mark and Anja Jones
Hello, We're looking to move to Portugal, this year, for at least a year, maybe longer. Can anyone suggest where we can find reliable, up to date listings of long term rental properties? We're looking for a villa, 2 + bedrooms, with a ...
Hi Mark and Anja, if you are looking for properties to rent why not start online with IDEALISTA.PT which contains all listings from real estate agencies and owners for sale/rent? You can compare different towns and regions of Portugal. Of course ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Portugal? Is the public ...
Hi, I fully agree with what was written before on the subject of CCT, our experience was really good so far: fast, efficient and reasonably priced also for domestic deliveries. I can't only recommend using their services. As to Amazon Spain ... Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Hi MarkWR, the office is the Serviço de Finanças - in Porto there are 5 locations, opening hours 09.00 to 3.30 pm just FYI: Serviço de Finanças Porto Office 1 is in Rua de Pinto Bessa, 606, you'll need to pick a ticket ... Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Bom dia, I guess it depends on whether you are a EU citizen or not. Being EU we got our NIF without a portuguese address and could easily buy a house, open an account, etc. Note that as we took the time to learn Portuguese before coming (and ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Dan Plute
I am 76 and having difficulty seeking reasonable cost private medical insurance for myself. I have a EU passport from Ireland. I am also seeking a private policy for my wife who is 64. I was told the auto club of Portugal has reasonable medical ...
Bom dia! I'm really glad for you, in any case healthcare is on average better in Europe than, say, North America. I'm not suggesting you shouldn't benefit from the NHS here in Portugal, however it's good to search for alternatives, ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Dan Plute
I am 76 and having difficulty seeking reasonable cost private medical insurance for myself. I have a EU passport from Ireland. I am also seeking a private policy for my wife who is 64. I was told the auto club of Portugal has reasonable medical ...
Hi Dan Plute, as I wrote elsewhere in the forum "Portuguese people are very kind and go out of their way to help foreigners (although not their neighbors) but some of them will see you as a potential source of income: so they will offer ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Dan Plute
I am 76 and having difficulty seeking reasonable cost private medical insurance for myself. I have a EU passport from Ireland. I am also seeking a private policy for my wife who is 64. I was told the auto club of Portugal has reasonable medical ...
Good morning Dan Plute, why don't you have a look at CA CliniCard https://www.creditoagricola.pt/para-mim/proteger/ca-clinicard it's just a suggestion. Regards. Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Hi there, monitoring chronic deseases is part of preventive medicine and this is what some governments are cutting on. We all know that diabetes is a world epidemic (raise your hand if you don't have a diabetic in the family) and I agree ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Dan Plute
I am 76 and having difficulty seeking reasonable cost private medical insurance for myself. I have a EU passport from Ireland. I am also seeking a private policy for my wife who is 64. I was told the auto club of Portugal has reasonable medical ...
Hi Dan Plute, as far as I know a regular account with MONTEPIO costs around 3 € per month, the insurance policy is about 2€ and it's called Advance Care: you can check both online at Montepio.pt and advancecare.pt (not available in ... Read More
Moving to Portugal (2019) and very excited but also very apprehensive by ALIREYNOLDS67
Hi everyone, My partner (Joe), 3 dogs and I are planning on moving to Portugal sometime this year and leaving cold Fife in Scotland behind. We are planning on renting first so we can decide where we want to live. (Not beside the beach as dogs cant ...
Hi Alireinolds67, try to learn as much as you can before making any decision. There are several sources apart from personal opinion: expat blogs, Facebook groups (for ex. we live in Tomar and online the group "I love Tomar" shares a lot ... Read More
Medical Insurance by Dan Plute
I am 76 and having difficulty seeking reasonable cost private medical insurance for myself. I have a EU passport from Ireland. I am also seeking a private policy for my wife who is 64. I was told the auto club of Portugal has reasonable medical ...
Hi Dan Plute, I'd suggest enquiring at your bank, I know Montepio offers a plan (no age limit) but all banks may provide a plan at a relatively low price. On the other hand, Multicare although comprehensive, has an age limit and it's ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Michaelloyd55 a good way to start looking for builders (English speaking) is also on Facebook, there are several groups of expats sharing this type of practical tips&info, just browse, I'm sure you'll find some around Caldas. Bom ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi there, here are some news from the magazine "Visao", Dec 18, 2018: "Portugal teve um saldo migratório positivo em 2017, pela primeira vez em sete anos, com mais de 36 mil imigrantes a ultrapassarem as quase 32 mil pessoas ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Lance and spouse, Coimbra is a wonderful city and central Portugal in general is a nice place to call home. We've been here for over a year and have Portuguese and expat friends but one thing I'd suggest is to learn Portuguese before ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Steven, my name is Pat and I am Italian but have lived, studied and worked for 5 years in Ottawa. I live in Tomar which is 1 h drive south of Coimbra. If you have questions I can answer, feel free to contact me. Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi, my name is Pat and I live in Tomar. About insurance coverage, why don't you check Fidelidade Multicare 3, it's about 60 Euros per month. Read More