James M76
South African expat in Portugal
Forum posts
38
About me
South African
Lives in Lisbon District
Registration: 23 February 2023
Most common scams in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Portugal as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Avoid renting rooms with *** The comany is run by a Portugal based Brazilian lawyer who is a scammer. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/*** for the negative reviews. Read More
Renewal of Residence Card by stefano1966
Anyone have suggestions on how to renew your card. The online renewal is not working and I was told that they are 6 months behind. I have sent email to Aima still waiting .... Does anyone have an email to the IRN to request an appointment,Any ...
Hi All, it seems it is possible to book the appointment on your own in the IRN website.It´s in one of the FAQ for residence card renewal on their site. Why is there a need to wait for them to book it then contact us via email ? Read More
Renewal of Residence Card by stefano1966
Anyone have suggestions on how to renew your card. The online renewal is not working and I was told that they are 6 months behind. I have sent email to Aima still waiting .... Does anyone have an email to the IRN to request an appointment,Any ...
@sr_ianbell Thank you very much. That was really helpful. Read More
Renewal of Residence Card by stefano1966
Anyone have suggestions on how to renew your card. The online renewal is not working and I was told that they are 6 months behind. I have sent email to Aima still waiting .... Does anyone have an email to the IRN to request an appointment,Any ...
@sr_ianbell Thank you so much for the update. Would you be kind enought to maybe tell us what paper work or supporting documents someone needs to take with them ? Read More
EU Blue Card - Portugal by James M76
Hi allI came to portugal with a D3 visa in 2022 and got my 2 year residence card in June 2023. It expires in May 2025 and I was wondering if it is possible to apply for the EU Blue Card ?Has anyone ever done that conversion ?
@JohnnyPT I could renew on that basis but if it is possible to convert to Blue Card then why not ? It offer certain advantages.So really my question is whether that conversion is possible or one can only stick to the carc initially given. Read More
EU Blue Card - Portugal
Hi allI came to portugal with a D3 visa in 2022 and got my 2 year residence card in June 2023. It expires in May 2025 and I was wondering if it is possible to apply for the EU Blue Card ?Has anyone ever done that conversion ? Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPT Many thanks. I have already engaged HR to make the correction to 2022 and issue me with the letter admiting to the mistake. Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPT I think you missed the part where I said I only became a tax resident in November 2023. So really I could not apply for NHR before that.On the part where you said I should visit the AT office and explain the mistake done by my employer ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPTIndeed the quote is quite steep.I applied for NHR myself in November 2023. I translated the letter and really the reason for refusal was becuase on their system is howed that I was a tax resident in 2022 which goes against the requirement ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
One lawyer has quoted 2,400 Euros. For anyone in the know, is that a reasonble fee ? Another wants access to my Financas profile so that they are able to quote but I feel like they want to see my income first so that they can use that to determine ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@TonyJ1 Thank you. Which is why am asking for recommendations on professionals who can help me since I don´t know the appeal process. Are you able to recommend any ? Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPTAm a high value-added professional. I jsut find it weird that my colleagues with the same qualifications, some even my juniors got theirs approved while mine was rejected which is very inconsistent. That is why I need an expert to look into ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it. Read More
Applying for NHR by gra2513
I mistakenly chose 2023 for the starting year for my NHR application on the Finance Portal website instead of 2022 when my residency was granted. I thought the 10 years started from the year following by residency being granted.Hence, I have ...
@gra2513 How did this go for you ? Was it resolved ? 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 ...
@JohnnyPT there are no listings on those two websites. Do you have any other site recomendations ? Read More
The Portuguese Non-Habitual Residents Tax Regime by JohnnyPT
In 2009 Portugal decided to create the non-habitual resident status, called NHR. The purpose of this new status is to attract foreigners with high value-added potential, such skilled employees or retirees. Registration as a “non-habitual ...
Thanks for the update.I hope they will now start processing applicatons. Mine has been pending since November 2023.Anyone else experienced the delay ? Read More
Portugal EU Blue Card
Hi AllI currently reside in Portugal and have residence card valid for 2 years. I wish to apply for an EU Blue card as I believe I have met all the requirements. My question is, has anyone succesfuly applied for one ? Is it possible to apply for one ... Read More
Find job in health sector by Sukhsk818
Hi, I'm Sukhwinder Singh Indian pharmacy license holder with 3 year hospital pharmacy experience. Is this possible to do job in Portugal pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or pharmacist? Where I can find the job?
I note it is a requirement to learn the language as a pharmacist, amongst other requirements, inorder to get a practice number. Are there other pharnaceutical jobs in Portugal which can be performed by foreigners without the need for practice number ... Read More
NHR residency status by nikichristofi7
Hi, my boyfriend and I moved to Lisbon and started working in August. I´m a Portuguese citizen since my mom is from Portugal but I was born and grew up in Cyprus, this is the first time ever working and paying taxes in Portugal. My boyfriend ...
Well, the status has remained the same since November 2023 and we are now heading to May 2024. Not sure if anyone has waited this long and if they know what could be the problem. Read More
NHR residency status by nikichristofi7
Hi, my boyfriend and I moved to Lisbon and started working in August. I´m a Portuguese citizen since my mom is from Portugal but I was born and grew up in Cyprus, this is the first time ever working and paying taxes in Portugal. My boyfriend ...
@JohnnyPT thank you for that. Every time I send an enquiry I am met with the same response below: Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We inform you that due to the high volume of requests (thousands) allegations received in ... Read More
NHR residency status by nikichristofi7
Hi, my boyfriend and I moved to Lisbon and started working in August. I´m a Portuguese citizen since my mom is from Portugal but I was born and grew up in Cyprus, this is the first time ever working and paying taxes in Portugal. My boyfriend ...
I applied for mine in November 2023 but it is still not processed. Anyone else with a similar experience or knows if the delay is deliberate ? Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ... Read More
Collecting resident card from SEF by GuestPoster0912
Hello everyone,I had my SEF appointment for D7 visa in end of March in Coimbra and my resident card was supposed to come in 2-4 weeks from then. But I am outside Portugal right now and not sure if they tried to deliver the card at my address or ...
@donn25 by way of update, I have now just collected my card form CTT. I sent an email to SEF Coimbra asking when it will be delivered since they had confiemd tht i was alredy issued and they replied by sending me the tracking number. I had to ... Read More
Collecting resident card from SEF by GuestPoster0912
Hello everyone,I had my SEF appointment for D7 visa in end of March in Coimbra and my resident card was supposed to come in 2-4 weeks from then. But I am outside Portugal right now and not sure if they tried to deliver the card at my address or ...
@Ankur Joshi you should probably wait 90 days which is abit more than 4 months since every month has 20 working days.So in your case around August.I did mine on 31st January and it is only last week that they told me it has been issued and will be ... Read More
housing scam in Lisbon by James M76
Hi allHas anyone had an experience with quartoequartos ? The offer accodomadtion in Lisbon and it is run and owned by a lawyer called P***. He is known to violate the law by threatening people, insulting, blackmailing and even false accusations all ...
Would it be possible to get some TV station to highlight the plight of victims ? and maybe it will draw the attention of relevant authorities. Read More
housing scam in Lisbon by James M76
Hi allHas anyone had an experience with quartoequartos ? The offer accodomadtion in Lisbon and it is run and owned by a lawyer called P***. He is known to violate the law by threatening people, insulting, blackmailing and even false accusations all ...
I agree with @Fred. If there are many claims, it is because something is not right. In this claims portal, the evaluation is also negative:https://portaldaqueixa.com/brands/quarto-e-quartosUniplaces has a much more positive rating, and is mostly ... Read More
housing scam in Lisbon by James M76
Hi allHas anyone had an experience with quartoequartos ? The offer accodomadtion in Lisbon and it is run and owned by a lawyer called P***. He is known to violate the law by threatening people, insulting, blackmailing and even false accusations all ...
@Fred that is right.*** the owner/manager has on email dared anyone to report him to the police claiming that the Police know who he is. Read More
housing scam in Lisbon
Hi allHas anyone had an experience with quartoequartos ? The offer accodomadtion in Lisbon and it is run and owned by a lawyer called P***. He is known to violate the law by threatening people, insulting, blackmailing and even false accusations all ... Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
@Ankur Joshi give it atleast 90 days from March before you can actually receive the card. Alternatively you could actually get the waiting letter and have it translated to English and maybe noatirsed or stamped by SEF ? Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
5 months and a ton of emails later they said it had been approved and will be delivered by registered mail. Hoping that delivery will not take eons. Seems like SEF Coimbra is the worst station to apply. Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
I am in Lisbon waiting for my interview since November. I had to leave and return to the States to take care of a court case in December, then I returned to Lisbon within two weeks. I was explaining to the immagration office why I had to leave ... Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ... Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card by James M76
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ...
back in early '22, I was told by my lawyers that "technically", as long as I have the paper from my SEF appointment that I would be good to travel outside the Schengen and I could use the paper upon re-entry.Having said that....I personally wouldn't ... Read More
Travelling outside Portugal when waiting for Residence Card
HiMy entry visa into Portugal expired on 25 January 2023 and I applied for my residence card on 31 January 2023 but it still has not been processed. Does anyone know If I can legally exit and re-enter Portugal using the waiting slip\paper as proof ... Read More
Landlord not returning deposit? by ctomac
Hello everybody,We seem to have a problem with the previous landlord - she has not returned our deposit one month after we moved out and gave the keys to her RE agent. Also, she is not responding to our emails requesting clarifications - whether ...
@ctomac I am going through the same issue which involves a rogue landlord who is even charging me 400 euros for returning keys 2 days later, charging for dirty walls and bedsheets but can not provide evidence. I took photos of the property before ... Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
@juliajonesjy I am also new to the country so it is really frustrating having to experience what am going through. Did your persistence involve reporting to any authorities ? Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
@JohnnyPT thank you so much. Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
Hi allMy landlord in Lisbon has refused to return my deposit of 500 euros after having impossed some outrageous penalties like 400 euros for returning keys 2 days later, dirty walls and bed sheets for which he has produced evidence, e.t.c To Which ... Read More