bloggerblogger
Nigerian expat in Portugal
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Speaks English. Learning Portuguese now. Gostaria de conhecê-lo
Registration: 08 January 2024
Change of address before residence permit arrives
Hey guys,My first AIMA appointment happened in April 2024. Now it's October 2024 and I changed my address as it's the end of my rental contract.How do I communicate this change of address to AIMA before so that hey will print my new address on my ... Read More
Help! I need a psychotherapist in Porto, Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hi,Can anyone share their experience about therapy in Portugal. I would like to have appointments with a qualified psychotherapist as I am here alone in Portugal. I live in Porto so the location is something to consider.
@bloggerblogger Ola! i met an expat living in Portugal whi is a licensed psychotherapist who used to work for Kaiser Permamente in the States. now she is practicing here. Here is her contact info: *** Hope you find what you need. ... Read More
Help! I need a psychotherapist in Porto, Portugal
Hi,Can anyone share their experience about therapy in Portugal. I would like to have appointments with a qualified psychotherapist as I am here alone in Portugal. I live in Porto so the location is something to consider. Read More
Follow-up residence card application after AIMA? by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I attended my AIMA appointment in Lisbon April 2024, submitted all the required documents, did face capture and fingerprinting (biometrics), paid the fees. Now according to hearsay, it takes about 90 days for the residence card to be ...
No luck there. I wrote to the AIMA via form https://aima.gov.pt/pt/contactos - waiting for response yet. -@bingchandler2224680When was your AIMA appointment?How long have you been waiting for your residence card after the AIMA appointment? Read More
Follow-up residence card application after AIMA? by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I attended my AIMA appointment in Lisbon April 2024, submitted all the required documents, did face capture and fingerprinting (biometrics), paid the fees. Now according to hearsay, it takes about 90 days for the residence card to be ...
I had done this in Porto.You can go to the AIMA store Lisbon in your case with the receipt and acknowledgment and enquire with the front office officers about the status of your residence card. -@bingchandler2224680Thanks ... Read More
How do I follow-up with my residence card application after my AIMA appointment?
Hey guys,So I attended my AIMA appointment in Lisbon April 2024, submitted all the required documents, did face capture and fingerprinting (biometrics), paid the fees. Now according to hearsay, it takes about 90 days for the residence card to be ... Read More
AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...
VFS visa nomenclature for D8: The digital nomad visa is classified into 2 types: Temporary (ER) and Residential (DR) https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1006006 -@JohnnyPTThanks for the clarification. That makes sense. Read More
AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...
@bloggerblogger,Thanks for sharing this What kind of visa was yours? D8? And where did you applied from? -@JohnnyPTIt was the DR visa according to the Portuguese Ambassador or consulate who interviewed me ... Read More
AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...
@corithymeSEGURANÇA SOCIAL. I have edited the original post with all the documents I presented to AIMA. Hope that helps Read More
AIMA Appointment (personal experience)
Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ... Read More
SEF or AIMA Interview appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I have my SEF appointment URL stamped on my visa in Nov 202, and when I visited the link, I saw the appointment data which is in April 2024. With the transition from SEF to AIMA, I hope this should be sufficient so that I do not have to ...
Thank you guys.I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Read More
SEF or AIMA Interview appointment
Hey guys,So I have my SEF appointment URL stamped on my visa in Nov 202, and when I visited the link, I saw the appointment data which is in April 2024. With the transition from SEF to AIMA, I hope this should be sufficient so that I do not have to ... Read More
Health Insurance in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I am in Portugal, having explored many health insurance companies, Medicare seems the cheapest but they are toooo slow at sending me the invoice to just pay for their 330 Euros per year (medium plan). So frustrating.Any reliable health ...
Nevermind, I got my SNS (Utente) health registration sorted. Thank you all Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...
@SimCityAT To my knowledge the rental contract needs to be registered with the authorities. -@TGCampoHow do you register the rental contract? Is this certificate of accommodation and the Attestado de Morada ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa - Has anyone received residence card yet ? by nimrod_1976
Hi folks, I had my SEF interview in November for my digital nomad visa and still have not received my temporary residence card has anyone else been in the same situation ?thanks
@nimrod_1976 Hi Any ideas on moving to Castela Branco. Any good realtors that I could get in touch -@ziegelaa2001I think you're better off opening a new topic for your question. Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...
Welcome to Portugal.Cash is king.Pay in cash without receipt, or pay increased rent with a receipt. Your choice.Paying in cash is not a crime. -@slugsurmamatesI am fine if that won't be a problem at ... Read More
Rental proof for SEF appointment
Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ... Read More
Health Insurance in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I am in Portugal, having explored many health insurance companies, Medicare seems the cheapest but they are toooo slow at sending me the invoice to just pay for their 330 Euros per year (medium plan). So frustrating.Any reliable health ...
Hey guys, Anyone had experience with InovExpat Health Insurance? Read More
Health Insurance in Portugal
Hey guys,I am in Portugal, having explored many health insurance companies, Medicare seems the cheapest but they are toooo slow at sending me the invoice to just pay for their 330 Euros per year (medium plan). So frustrating.Any reliable health ... Read More
ETF stock market while living in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hi guys,I need suggestions on a reliable ETF stock broker I can use to invest in a basket of securities or portfolio while I am living in Portugal. Preferably an international stock broker. I'm from Africa and I'm living in Portugal. Just looking ...
Smaller sums (a few thousand to a few tens of thousands euros) - you're probably better off with Interactive Brokers Ireland - commissions based on the number of shares you trade. Sums larger than that - DeGiro is better since they have a fixed 3 ... Read More
D8/DR Visa processing time in India by zurtle
I was wondering if anyone else has applied for D8/DR Visa from the New Delhi embassy in India.I submitted mine about 40 days ago.The VFS website says processing time for D visas is 60 days but based on other information I found online for D7 visas, ...
I have just read the above conversation and getting nervous to know that the decision of D7 from Portugal's Embassy New Delhi ,India is too long from the embassy .I had applied D7 on mid sep 2023 ,Still the status not received and ... Read More
NISS and living in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,For people who got their residence permit in Portugal, I would like to know whether NISS is a requirement at SEF. Does SEF require proof of Social Security (NISS) or is it just a personal choice?And is NISS required for getting SNS ...
[link under review] -@JohnnyPTThanks but I read that well enough before posting this thread. My question is not about how to open NISS. It's more about, "is it even mandatory for me as a [to-be] resident foreigner whose income source is ... Read More
Do I require a NISS by nimrod_1976
Hi am wondering if anyone can help I have my SEF appointment in Nov 23 for my digital nomad 1 yr residency visa do I need to apply for a NISS before that interview does anyone have any experience about recent SEF appointments and what was asked for, ...
I received a SNS número de utente in 2019 without a social security number (NISS). I only applied for the NISS in 2023 when SNS sent me a letter to update my Título de Residência. When I showed up to ... Read More
NISS and living in Portugal
Hey guys,For people who got their residence permit in Portugal, I would like to know whether NISS is a requirement at SEF. Does SEF require proof of Social Security (NISS) or is it just a personal choice?And is NISS required for getting SNS ... Read More
ETF stock market while living in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hi guys,I need suggestions on a reliable ETF stock broker I can use to invest in a basket of securities or portfolio while I am living in Portugal. Preferably an international stock broker. I'm from Africa and I'm living in Portugal. Just looking ...
Not sure. Never attempted to use a broker or buy in Portugal, sorry Maybe you need a UK bank account. Was simple for me as I am from UK. VPN? -@slugsurmamates Hmm I see. Maybe GBP account with Wise + VPN should work? Read More
ETF stock market while living in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hi guys,I need suggestions on a reliable ETF stock broker I can use to invest in a basket of securities or portfolio while I am living in Portugal. Preferably an international stock broker. I'm from Africa and I'm living in Portugal. Just looking ...
@bloggerblogger I've used Hargreaves Lansdown in UK for years - ETFs , private pension, investments etc. Their costs reasonable, large choice of funds, great service and online app. Good luck. -@slugsurmamatesIt looks like Hargreaves Lansdown ... Read More
ETF stock market while living in Portugal
Hi guys,I need suggestions on a reliable ETF stock broker I can use to invest in a basket of securities or portfolio while I am living in Portugal. Preferably an international stock broker. I'm from Africa and I'm living in Portugal. Just looking ... Read More
Health insurance requirement at SEF by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I moved to Porto in December 2023 from Africa and my SEF appointment is scheduled for April 2024 according to my D visa. I am a digital nomad or freelancer working remotely you can say. Before my Visa interview back home, I had presented ...
We ended up getting Medicare (no need to fill out the medical question form and no verification at all). The policy documents came after 1 day by email. 30 euros per month for a family of 4. -@anhtran86This is especially useful now. ... Read More
Health insurance requirement at SEF by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I moved to Porto in December 2023 from Africa and my SEF appointment is scheduled for April 2024 according to my D visa. I am a digital nomad or freelancer working remotely you can say. Before my Visa interview back home, I had presented ...
@Nia Queiroz I started living in Portugal January 2024 but my visa is valid for 120 days (that's till April 2024 - the initial 120 days on D visa). I understand that is the normal situation and I have to attend my SEF appointment in April 2024 ... Read More
Health insurance requirement at SEF
Hey guys,So I moved to Porto in December 2023 from Africa and my SEF appointment is scheduled for April 2024 according to my D visa. I am a digital nomad or freelancer working remotely you can say. Before my Visa interview back home, I had presented ... Read More