peaceatwood
South African expat in Portugal
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South African
Lives in Loulé, Faro
Registration: 26 September 2018
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks for all the above Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
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Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
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Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Hello all, Does anyone know the difference and clarify my question below: VN has visa exemption with many countries mostly west, let's say UK national for example.I have also looked on VN Gov sites, the logic is if no visa is required then those ... Read More
Visa extension - on 30 days visa free
Hi, we will be visiting Shenzhen soon on 30-day visa Free passports; we'd like to take this opportunity to see other parts of china so 30 days may not be enough. Can anyone share some info on extending visa In China, in Shenzhen, and how to proceed? ... Read More
Americans looking at expatriate life here and now, and more than ever by Ubudian
Political discussions are not welcome here on this board, and I'm not about to push the envelope on that understandable caveat. That said, the only point I want to make is that recent events in the States have undeniably caused a lot of Americans ...
@Livingfullout Well said, not just Canada and USA, Europe is far worse, it's turned Machiavellian; that's why so many people have left the west. Read More
Is KL, Malaysia A Good Option? by beautylicious988
We have visited KL & other places in Malaysia several times and loved it but now we are considering MM2H especially as we do not know anyone there. We plan on coming to stay in a few buildings in August 2025, looking at Bukit Bintang or KLCC ...
@Rchaudary I guess a clean choice is go to shopping mall where they have food courts; in general, the Japanese food counter are clean and healthy and they do have green salad... get fresh fruits and back home clean and peel to eat to substitute some ... Read More
Is KL, Malaysia A Good Option? by beautylicious988
We have visited KL & other places in Malaysia several times and loved it but now we are considering MM2H especially as we do not know anyone there. We plan on coming to stay in a few buildings in August 2025, looking at Bukit Bintang or KLCC ...
@wyngrove60 hello everyone here,sorry to jump in, I sort of understand why you feel bored after a while; London is or should I say was a fascinating place to be many years ago at least (my husband is British too)... so many Art gallerias so many ... Read More
one way air ticket enter KL by peaceatwood
Hello, I am planning to fly one way to KL, stay for a couple of weeks then by train up to Thailand to meet a friend.Would one way air ticket cause any issues at the border control (from Europe to MY)?
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one way air ticket enter KL
Hello, I am planning to fly one way to KL, stay for a couple of weeks then by train up to Thailand to meet a friend.Would one way air ticket cause any issues at the border control (from Europe to MY)? Read More
Selling stuff when moving out of an apartment to another country by UrbanScribe
Good day!I'm planning on going to another country and wonder how to manage all the things I've collected during my life in Portugal (Porto). It's not a lot, but I would prefer to get some money back or at least give them in good hands for free.I ...
Hello UrbanScribe,We had the same situation a few years ago in the Algrave, no one wants to buy our stuff, in the end we gave all clothes bedding etc to a charity, some small furniture gave to a friend the rest went to recycle or bin.... it is a ... Read More
Automobile Insurance in Portugal by rwe42ue47
Does anyone have information on the AGE Limit to obtain car insurance in Portugal. We are both over the age of 75, but want to own a car in the country to be independent.Thanks,
@Nia Queiroz Hi, are you sure car insurance has nothing to do with age? it is for the driver to be insured and the car, so age does come as part of the reason for being higher or lower rates. i was told by a broker. Read More
Is Novo Banco in trouble? by Guest8795
Hello everyone. Few months ago, we have deposited some money with Novo Banco bank ''as non resident" preparing for our D7 visa. Unfortunately we're hearing that this bank got problems but we couldn't understand what's ...
@aimof oh good, will try. Read More
Is Novo Banco in trouble? by Guest8795
Hello everyone. Few months ago, we have deposited some money with Novo Banco bank ''as non resident" preparing for our D7 visa. Unfortunately we're hearing that this bank got problems but we couldn't understand what's ...
@Guest8795 helloI am interested to know if you are Portuguese citizen? because on Millennium bank's website to open a bank account one has to be a citizen not just a resident.Thankshelen Read More
Life in Quelfes by lunabelle33
Hello,Does anyone live in Quelfes or know a little bit about it? Property prices seem quite reasonable in Quelfes and I’m wondering about the pros and cons of living there. One drawback that I can see right now is that it is far from all the ...
Hi, I was told by local property agent that Quelfes has some council flats, not to discriminate anyone, the council flats areas seemed not tidy and clean. if you can look beyond this, yes it is cheaper to buy in Quelfes and there are some new ... Read More
Finding it Difficult to Find Annual Housing Rental in the Algarve by cynthiaelsener
Hello. We (2 adults) are moving to Portugal May/June of this year and are looking for a 12 month rental before we seek out a home to purchase (we want to get to know the areas before we buy). Would you have anything that would come close to matching ...
You have a very good BIG budge for monthly rent, so you should be able to find something rather nice.Look in west Algarve area. Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
my husband says, when he visited in the 90"s many Portuguese on the silver coast still only rode donkeys so it is no wonder they cannot handle cars with high horse power, they have been catapulted into the 21 st century. Like Coquimbo wrote, ... Read More
Driving in Portugal by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Portugal? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
hi, just want to which part of Portugal you live in. would be interesting to chat with my husband. helen Read More
Retirement Community anywhere in Portugal? by levyorit
i wonder if there is Retirement Community.... Thanks, ;)
hello, Algarve has becoming very expensive for the past 2 years when buying a property to retired, properties are over valued Read More
Silver Coast Retirement by GuestPoster2367
Hi, my name is Jo. I'm looking to move to Portugal from the US in the next 3-4 years. I would like to get some suggestions for places along the Silver Coast good for a single female. Towns large enough for social activity, etc. and close to ...
hello, I would love to hear from you about health care issues, are all doctors, nurses and medical staff speak English? which hospital is the nearest to your town? thanks Read More
Silver Coast Retirement by GuestPoster2367
Hi, my name is Jo. I'm looking to move to Portugal from the US in the next 3-4 years. I would like to get some suggestions for places along the Silver Coast good for a single female. Towns large enough for social activity, etc. and close to ...
hi, we were looking at silver coast a couple of times in the past; in your town Reguengo Grande, are there lots of derelict buildings? graffiti on old ruins or even newer buildings? because google street view is not up to date so one can not get a ... Read More
Medical health insurance . by Ian talbot
Hello all on the forum. My wife and myself are looking to go to live in the Murcia area.We are not of retirement age so would appreciate any help on acquiring medical health insurance. I have in the past had strokes but am very fortunate not to have ...
Hello Elyles, Do you mind give me the name of the hospital you had surgery, how are the GPs? Do you have to speak Spanish or are all doctors/nurses speak English with Expats who can't speak Spanish? Thanking you in advance! Helen Read More
Where to live in Murcia by Petal16
Hi my name is Jules and I’m new to this site ! My husband and I are planing to move to Spain next year. We are 53 & 55 so it’s semi retirement !!! We have been to Murcia in the city but not explored any other areas. We like nice ...
Hello Jules, are you and your husband in Murcia yet? we are also thinking the same. Read More