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JohnnyPT

JohnnyPT

Portugal Expert

Portuguese citizen

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5083

About me

Portuguese

Lives in Portugal

Registration: 23 May 2020

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JohnnyPT replied to a thread
23 hours ago
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

If you search the internet for:Imtonline ‘doc1’ erroyou'll see that this is a common error for people who don't have a "cartão de cidadão". What I suggest is that you send an email, as they say, with the error code, and if ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
TGCampo

Renewal of Portuguese Driver's License for Permant Residents (EU) by TGCampo

I am currently trying to renew my  Portuguese Driver's License online. I can log into the system with my NIF and password, but I always get errors when either trying to access the information about my current license or when trying to renew the ...

JohnnyPT

What kind of errors do you get?I've logged in now and everything's ok. With nif + passwordhttps://servicos.imt-ip.pt/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/condutores/consultade%C3%BAltimacartadecondu%C3%A7%C3%A3oemitida.aspxHave you read ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
shakahmad

Portuguese nationality/Criminal record by shakahmad

Hi All,I am originally from Pakistan after completing my college in 1973. I came to the UK for further studies and stayed in UK.In 1985, I obtained  British nationality. 2019, I moved to Portugal as my part of my retirement. (I am covered by ...

JohnnyPT

You should prepare a detailed communication (possibly in the form of a Solemn Declaration or official Petition/Request) to the Portuguese authorities, supported by evidences. The aim is to demonstrate that presenting the document is objectively and ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
Loisomais

Help - Homeless and no income by Loisomais

Hi, Apologies in advance for the abrupt title but this is the situation my son finds himself in. He has lived in Portugal now for a few years, is still waiting for his Visa / residency to be confirmed, has a son, pending divorce and is homeless with ...

JohnnyPT

HiSome help:A.  Homelessness & Emergency Shelters (Apoio a Sem-Abrigo)Câmara Municipal do Porto (Porto City Hall): The local municipality is heavily involved in social support, particularly for homelessness. They have teams and ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
TGCampo

Way to Portuguese Citizenship by TGCampo

Recently I read the following https://www.portugalresident.com/thousands-of-israelis-queue-in-hope-of-portuguese-citizenship/ article on Portugal Resident, which was a big surprise to me. Are these ‘Old times are back’ events available ...

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It was a historical reparation for a mistake made 630 years ago, when Jews were expelled from the country if they didn't convert to Catholicism. But this reparation became an abuse, with the complicity of Porto's Jewish community. There have been ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
TGCampo

Way to Portuguese Citizenship by TGCampo

Recently I read the following https://www.portugalresident.com/thousands-of-israelis-queue-in-hope-of-portuguese-citizenship/ article on Portugal Resident, which was a big surprise to me. Are these ‘Old times are back’ events available ...

JohnnyPT

In five years, 74,000 Israelis have obtained Portuguese passports. It is the nationality with the most acquisitions: 16,377 - which corresponds to 40 per cent of the total. Many of them may not live in Israel. They live, for example, in the United ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
Yesterday
TGCampo

Way to Portuguese Citizenship by TGCampo

Recently I read the following https://www.portugalresident.com/thousands-of-israelis-queue-in-hope-of-portuguese-citizenship/ article on Portugal Resident, which was a big surprise to me. Are these ‘Old times are back’ events available ...

JohnnyPT

And at the end of the article they write that Israelis are the largest group of immigrants. - @TGCampoWhat they probably mean is that applications for Israeli citizenship account for 40% of the total.https://sicnoticias.pt/pais/2025-07-04- … ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
2 days ago
TGCampo

Way to Portuguese Citizenship by TGCampo

Recently I read the following https://www.portugalresident.com/thousands-of-israelis-queue-in-hope-of-portuguese-citizenship/ article on Portugal Resident, which was a big surprise to me. Are these ‘Old times are back’ events available ...

JohnnyPT

The Portuguese government is going to approve a law that ends this right for descendants of Sephardic Jews. There have been many changes to restrict these requests, as there have been some fraudulent schemes in the past. Currently, it takes almost ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
4 days ago
erichardmarkham

Need handyman to hang tv on wall by erichardmarkham

Seeking recommendations. live in campo de orique

JohnnyPT

Try Zema Construções e Serralharia Civil (Hardware & General Repairs)Address: Rua Campo de Ourique 163, 1350-054 Lisboa Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
last week
Cheryl

Managing meals in Portugal by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Portugal? We ...

JohnnyPT

I couldn't have expected anything else from you... generalisations and misinformation. You call Portuguese cuisine boring, I'd say your posts are tedious to say the least...Here we learn that Romanian cuisine is the best in the world! Marvellous for ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
last week
Strontium

BUPi question by Strontium

Hi,Was doing a bit of gardening then there was a deluge so thought we'd try and sort out something in the dry with the local Camera. There a slim bit (120m2) of land between the little garden and next door's garden. Next door has been unoccupied ...

JohnnyPT

You should go to BUPI office at Coimbra, or send them an email with print screens of the BUPI platform. Morada: Praça 8 de Maio, n.º 38 (em frente aos Paços do Município)Código Postal: 3000-300 CoimbraTelefone: 239 ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
SimCityAT

Flooding and powercuts by SimCityAT

I just saw on the news that parts of Portugal have been experiencing flooding from Storm Claudia, and some places are without power. Keep safe, my friends.

JohnnyPT

In addition to the heavy rain and thunders, there are winds of more than 100 km/h for several days. Last night was just awful. Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
Emre Mutlu

Importing a car to Portugal by Emre Mutlu

Hello, Im going to bring a car from italy, a 2005 model Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 diesel. Some source says when imported you pay co2 tax with others, some other sources say if you bring a car made before 2007(before law changed) you dont pay co2 tax. ...

JohnnyPT

The main one-time tax when importing a vehicle from another EU country into Portugal is the Imposto Sobre Veículos (ISV), or Vehicle Tax.You have some ISV simulators ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
richadkdc

International schools that teach Canadian Curriculum by richadkdc

Hello,We are thinking about moving to Lisbon next summer from Canada. My son will be in grade 10 at that time. Just wanted some recommendations on good International schools that teach Canadian Curriculum. Any help would be appreciated.Thank you

JohnnyPT

This school could be a good option for your child. University entrance exams are external to the school, and the BGA curriculum is the British international curriculum. BUT admission to Portuguese universities is not allowed. I believe that in ... Read More

JohnnyPT replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
fcdeltufo

Lisbon airport passport control by fcdeltufo

Hello,Has anyone under the new rules enter with one person with a EU and one person with a US passport? I would like to know if we can both enter in the EU lines as we are married.Thanks,Frank

JohnnyPT

That's not my point of view. Although I've also noticed that some people who turn up here don't deserve to be helped... Tiredness leads me away from this.... Read More