Algarveseniorliving
Mozambican expat in England
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Registration: 19 October 2020
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
@knylps hi as EU citizen, no limit on how long you stay and do not need a NIF. depending on date, use Algarve Long Lets in the Algarve as a source to find medium term options, but avoiding the summer. Read More
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
@conradmilpitas in the Algarve timing will be crucial, if the two months are after the summer that is better. otherwise you will be charged summer rates. Take a look at Algarve Long Lets as the site has the largest medium term portfolio in the ... Read More
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
@knylps dear Lars, not only do you not need a visa, but you don't need a NIF. If you exceed the threshold from which you are considered resident in Portugal, usually 183 days in any year, then you will be considered resident for tax purposes and you ... Read More
Golden visa v D7 by GuestPoster180
Hi we are looking to move over from London to Portugal but not sure which route to follow. We can qualify for the D7 but want to be able to come in and out of the UK with no restrictions. Which process gives you the most freedom to do that. Also ...
You need to have an annual rental agreement but its start date can be in the future, a reasonable time away. In some countries, 6 months are accepted and just last week a client told us that Washington DC had confirmed in writing that 6 months were ... Read More
Golden visa v D7 by GuestPoster180
Hi we are looking to move over from London to Portugal but not sure which route to follow. We can qualify for the D7 but want to be able to come in and out of the UK with no restrictions. Which process gives you the most freedom to do that. Also ...
@londonfolk you do not have to move immediately but you do have to attend the SEF appointment. In fact, many people plan such that their start date is around 60 days after their consular appointment. The biggest challenge you will face is that ... Read More
Golden visa v D7 by GuestPoster180
Hi we are looking to move over from London to Portugal but not sure which route to follow. We can qualify for the D7 but want to be able to come in and out of the UK with no restrictions. Which process gives you the most freedom to do that. Also ...
@snyderwf year in Portugal always refers to calendar or fiscal year, which are one and the same.For a special status such as the NHR, it is important to ensure that enough days are spent in country in a single tax year, to qualify Read More
Golden visa v D7 by GuestPoster180
Hi we are looking to move over from London to Portugal but not sure which route to follow. We can qualify for the D7 but want to be able to come in and out of the UK with no restrictions. Which process gives you the most freedom to do that. Also ...
I ran a webinar on this before the GV rule changes aimed at people who were moving, and have done an update but not sure if the team have posted it...hopefully this helps https://youtu.be/QY3o_z9WbpM Read More
Does NIF / AT address have to be in Portugal for the D7 SEF interview? by neale_p
Hello all, I have just arrived in Portugal from UK, with the D7 Visa stamped in my passport & am awaiting my interview for temporary residency with the SEF. My NIF / AT address is still stated as UK - my question is: Do i have to change this ...
Hi Neale, The biggest challenge you face is that you generally get a letter at your new address with codes, this to avoid fraud and people declaring an address in which they are not actually staying, so practically speaking, if you do not where you ... Read More
Hi all, Question about renting and NIF by knylps
Im driving down to stick a finger in the dirt and get a feel for Portugal to see if its for me to live there. As im from Denmark i think i can stay for 90 days without a visa (EU member) ? I want to rent a flat/townhouse for 2-3 months, and ...
Simple answer is no Read More
EU car registration in UK by sbona
i have registered my vehicle using NOVA service to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ive brought the vehicle into the UK but now im stuck and would appreciate any help anyone can offer. next step is to register and licence the vehicle with the ...
CoC usually has to be requested from manufacturer Read More
Golden visa still available during covid-19? by wmichael
Hello-I am based in the USA and am interested in the Golden Visa program. I am wondering if anyone currently is going thru the process and if applications are still being accepted/processed? I am thinking of going the route of purchasing property in ...
Qasim, can you clarify what the contact would be about? What information do you need? Read More
rental lease in Portugal by geo33$L
Hello all, Is it true that all lease in Portugal is of 1 year duration? https://www.lisbob.net/en/blog/new-regulation-rental-contract-portugal Is a 1 year duration lease mandatorily required for a successful D7 passive income visa? Wouldn't a ...
Hello, Al is acceptable as long as the rental period is sufficient. Saw the posts of several FB forums, typically of US citizens coming to Portugal. Registering the contract is nothing to do with the tenant, nor with SEF, and is the responsibility ... Read More
Golden visa still available during covid-19? by wmichael
Hello-I am based in the USA and am interested in the Golden Visa program. I am wondering if anyone currently is going thru the process and if applications are still being accepted/processed? I am thinking of going the route of purchasing property in ...
Hi Michael, What few people do not know is that the Algarve has three levels of real estate Golden Visa, depending on which area and type of property you might be looking at: €350K for urban redevelopment, €400K for low density coastal ... Read More
Planning to retire in Portugal by Rolanddi
Good day. My name is Roland and reside in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am currently still working, in the Aviation industry, at the same company for 33 years. We do the design, build, manufacture and assembly of aircraft and parts of aircraft. My ...
Rolanddi, I grew up in Joburg and my father worked in the aviation industry for many years. I admire the fact that you are gathering the courage to depart a lovely country, but that has its challenges, Many of my father's friends did not make a ... Read More
rental lease in Portugal by geo33$L
Hello all, Is it true that all lease in Portugal is of 1 year duration? https://www.lisbob.net/en/blog/new-regulation-rental-contract-portugal Is a 1 year duration lease mandatorily required for a successful D7 passive income visa? Wouldn't a ...
Indeed, the contract legislation and the D7 legislation are different and can be confusing. The D7 requiring proof of residence accepts proof of accommodation which as long as it has the structure of being "permanent" in nature (this could ... Read More
rental lease in Portugal by geo33$L
Hello all, Is it true that all lease in Portugal is of 1 year duration? https://www.lisbob.net/en/blog/new-regulation-rental-contract-portugal Is a 1 year duration lease mandatorily required for a successful D7 passive income visa? Wouldn't a ...
To add to this comment, one of the reasons allowed as justification for a shorter lease is an indication that it is as a trial period before buying. Read More
State Pension - United States by npc8219
Hi, I recently became a new member to expat.com. There's a lot of great information on here. I tried to get this question answered by searching the forums, but I don't think I found what I was looking for. I will be eligible for a state ...
Usually a typical combination for a US citizen is D7 visa with a rental, NHR at 10% via Portuguese tax return, and then US tax return using the Foreign Earnings Exemption for non-US generated income, or the double-tax treaty for avoiding ... Read More
State Pension - United States by npc8219
Hi, I recently became a new member to expat.com. There's a lot of great information on here. I tried to get this question answered by searching the forums, but I don't think I found what I was looking for. I will be eligible for a state ...
Hi Dennis, Just a quick comment, not all pensions qualify, there are many where withholding is at source (such as where you worked for your government) that fall outside the remit...it's a finer point but affects many civil servants. Read More
Opening a Bank Account by LorieAnneC
Hi Everyone, Just curious as to which bank is best to open an account in Portugal? Thanks! Lorie
The two banks with greatest retail presence are Millennium BCP and Caixa Geral de Depósitos. Millennium, for example, has representative branches in the UK that assist with the process prior to people getting to Portugal, so one more ... Read More
Real State Agencies/Websites/Portals in Portugal by JohnnyPT
[color=#3972c3][b]Some Real State Agencies/Websites/Portals in Portugal, where you can Buy (Comprar)/ Sell (Vender)/ Rent (Alugar) all types of Properties:[/b][/color][b]Real State Website Portals:[/b]Mix of Real Estate Agencies ads + Personal ads ...
The one thing you will find is that most real estate agencies will not focus on rentals and vice versa. Specialist rental sites are starting to appear, not sure if I can publish names here but I am sure Admin will say if they wish us to put it out ... Read More