JohnnyPT
Portuguese citizen
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About me
Portuguese
Lives in Portugal
Registration: 23 May 2020
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Building works by narenmajor
I am self employed builder residing in Messines area close to Albufeira . Carry out all building works, DIY jobs. No job too small. Please advise how do I advertise on your forum.Â
@narenmajorYou can advertise here:https://www.expat.com/en/business/europe/portugal/https://www.angloinfo.com/algarve/directory Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
I took some old information (from 2012):https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2012/07/13300/0360603625.pdfThe updated one is this one (2023):https://files.dre.pt/1s/2023/05/08700/0000200007.pdf10 — Motociclos (L3e e L4e) equipados com um motor ... Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
It's sound mad to me too ... but the reasons are these:The revocation of mandatory motorcycle inspections in Portugal stemmed from a combination of factors and debates over several years:- Lack of evidence of accident reduction: One of the ... Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
Good news for you....Law no. 25/2025 of 12 March, which amends the technical inspection regime for motor vehicles, revokes the rules that provided for mandatory periodic inspections (IPO) for motorbikes, tricycles and quadricycles with a cylinder ... Read More
Massimo, Housing and Jobs in Sao Miguel, Azores by MDA65
Hi Everyone,I have been living on San Miguel Island for about four month now and I do really loved. My temporary work contract and accommodation agreement will come to an end at the end of April. Looking for a private room or small studio/one ...
Hi Massimo,Some help here:Housinghttps://www.bquarto.pt/acores/https://www.idealista.pt/geo/arrendar-quarto/acores/...Jobshttps://www.net-empregos.com/emprego-acores.asphttps://pt.linkedin.com/jobs/a%C3%A7ore … ... Read More
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 ...
@markstfrancis,Welcome. Some Expat meet-ups here:https://www.meetup.com/find/pt--lisbon/https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/find/pt--lisbon/lisboa/You can join the events close to that date. There are always new events. Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
@egchelsea,Registration for EU citizens:https://aima.gov.pt/pt/nacionais-ue-e-familiares/nacionais-ue/certificado-de-registo-para-nacionais-ue Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
@egchelseaIf you are an EU citizen, you don't need a visa. After 3 months in the country, all you have to do is go to your local council (= junta de freguesia) and register as an EU citizen. Read More
From the Carolinas to Azores! by RUrbanfl
Hello everyone,My name is Rick and I am looking forward to learning all I can about the D7 process of moving to Portugal. I specifically am very interested in relocating to the Azores, probably in Saõ Miguel, but potentially open to other ...
Hi @Rick, Welcome. There's a lot of information about the D7 here. People who have done it all themselves have shared their personal experiences here:Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Processing Time by Melbob
Hi there! I am a US citizen who has applied for a digital nomad visa to Portugal and curious about expected processing time. How long has it been, recently, for a digital nomad visa to be processed?
I don't know if your appointment with AIMA goes with your passport or not. If there's no link to the AIMA website or date and place of the appointment there, you'll have to make an appointment with AIMA by phone when you're in Portugal. Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Processing Time by Melbob
Hi there! I am a US citizen who has applied for a digital nomad visa to Portugal and curious about expected processing time. How long has it been, recently, for a digital nomad visa to be processed?
Hi @Melbob, Welcome. The key factors influencing the processing duration are the completeness of your application and the workload of the specific consulate handling your case. Ensuring you provide all required documents correctly is crucial to ... Read More
To ship or buy a new car in Portugal by annie40
Hi there,we are planning on moving to Portugal full-time this fall from the US. We have a mini Cooper convertible and thought about having it shipped. However, someone said that the emissions levels in Portugal are different to the US. has anyone ...
Importing your car from the USA to Portugal involves several costs. 1. Shipping Costs:Shipping a car from the USA to Portugal typically starts around $1,595 USD (approximately €1480 EUR), but can range from €2,500 to €3,500 depending ... Read More
To ship or buy a new car in Portugal by annie40
Hi there,we are planning on moving to Portugal full-time this fall from the US. We have a mini Cooper convertible and thought about having it shipped. However, someone said that the emissions levels in Portugal are different to the US. has anyone ...
@annie40, Welcome.Portugal follows the European Union's emission standards, known as Euro standards. The Euro 6 standard is currently in force for all new vehicles registered as of September 2015. This standard sets emission limits for:- Carbon ... Read More
Importing a car by kinggra68
HiI would appreciate if anyone on here has had experience of importing a car into Portugal from Canada. I found a previous importation of some boxes of personal items such as linens, household wares and photos etc to be a very complicated and ...
@kinggra68Here's some help ( PT Gov website):https://www2.gov.pt/en/servicos/pedir-atribuicao-de-matricula-para-um-veiculoThere is a lot of information on the net, google it ‘Importation of motor vehicles into Portugal’If you have no ... Read More
Portugal, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Portugal, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Obrigada - Only used by women.Obrigado - Used in general Read More