fotheringhamdiane
English looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 04 March 2024
3-5 year D7 visa.... Any advice? by fotheringhamdiane
Hi,My husband and I were granted the first 2 years of our D7 visa in July 2023.We were living on our savings until August 2024 but in August my husband cashed in his small UK private pension. He gets 630 GBP per month = 726 euro a month or 8712 euro ...
Hi Johnny,Thank you VERY much for your prompt, comprehensive and helpful reply.Since the social security office has refused to help us the twice we have visited them in person, we will try the online portal to acquire a NISS and then try to progress ... Read More
3-5 year D7 visa.... Any advice?
Hi,My husband and I were granted the first 2 years of our D7 visa in July 2023.We were living on our savings until August 2024 but in August my husband cashed in his small UK private pension. He gets 630 GBP per month = 726 euro a month or 8712 euro ... Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
Hi Toshiro123,If I can help in anyway I will be happy too.I will send you a private message if you prefer.My husband and I lived in Scotland, so although we technically applied through the Edinburgh office, all was actually dealt with at the ... Read More
Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood
If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...
Hi All,Update as promised:My husband and I had our AIMA appointment, for our initial residency visa on 17th July.Although we took an amount of documents for 'just in case' , all that was looked at/ required was literally WHAT WAS ASKED FOR ON THE ... Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
Hi,I agree with donn25.My husband and I bought a house a couple of years ago in Portugal and in January 2024 we decided we would make the hopefully permanent move.We applied for the D7 in February and WHEN THAT GOT APPROVED, we got rid of all ... Read More
Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium
Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...
Hi @Strontium,I hope you enjoy the gig tonight. A Portuguese pal of mine says they are FANTASTIC.I hope you also see the fireworks.Dx Read More
Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood
If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...
We didn't use any firms to help apply for our D7 visa in the UK, from Diane Read More
Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood
If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...
HiNo problem. I'll be happy if it can help someone! Dx Read More
Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood
If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...
Hi,regarding the health insurance question, I have read varying accounts of what is needed. I have travel insurance, my Global health card (I am app from the UK) and a Portuguese health number. In case these are not sufficient (some accounts have ... Read More
Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium
Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...
Hi,I think you are right!The Queen tribute band is the night after your band plays. Please let me know what you think of the venue... I may pop along to that! Glad you've got the info that you need. Thanks Johnny, you are FAB!Dx Read More
Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium
Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...
Wow Johnny, you are GOOD!! You have time for every type of query! One of the links you sent suggests that it could be a charge between 2-5 euro to see that band!!!I might even pop by to see the Queen tribute band! Thanks.Now I too need to know how ... Read More
Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium
Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...
@StrontiumHi,I found the advert for the concert, but no details.It shows up on Facebook ....but I don't really know how to use Facebook. However, there was an email address so I have spent an email.Let's wait and see what response we get.I will keep ... Read More
Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium
Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...
@StrontiumHi, I live near Covilha, I'll see what I can find out..... It'll probably take me a few days though as I'm not very internet savvy.Dx Read More
Portugal to be excluded from Schengen Area? by TGCampo
I read today in Portugal News that Portugal will be excluded from the Schengen Area if new border control systems of the European Union (EU) are not implemented by July 2024. As could be expected Portugal seemingly has not even yet tendered for the ...
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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 ...
Hi Marty,Elizabeth PT has a rental listed on this site in Evora just 2 days ago. See post above yours. Good luck,Dx 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 ...
Hi donn25,Thank you for your replies and help.That clarifies things,Dx 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 ...
@Toshiro123Hi Toshiro123,If you read the link that Johnnypt sent to me today at 16.32hrs, especially the top one, it contains some gems about the D7 application process and the follow on from Adam outlines his D7 journey in 2021. Mine was very much ... 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 ...
@Toshiro123Hi Toshiro123,Getting the global health card was the easiest thing we needed, however, they did not ask to see it and when we showed them it along with our travel insurance (which needs to be active at the date of your appointment) they ... 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 ...
Hi,We are fortunate that we have had a holiday home in a lovely wee village for a couple of years and have visited when we could.The village has a social club and anything we've needed help with, we have asked someone in the club. One of the locals ... 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 ...
Hi Guys,Thank you for your replies and the info links.The temporary number that I have received from my local health centre is on a document called "Documento de identificacao do Utente" and the first line of this document is: ... 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 ...
@bloggerbloggerHi My husband and I are in Portugal on a D7 visa from the UK. Our AIMA appointment is mid July.We have all the appropriate documents to use that you listed except the 'Utente' can you tell me how you acquired yours?We have a UK ... Read More
Expired Pre Brexit residency by martandgerry
Firstly thanks for letting me join your forum. I am sure this is a tired old question, we have a pre brexit 5 year residency that has expired, as we had to move back to the UK to look after my MIL who has dementia. We don't have an address in ...
@stumpyThanks, we got it sorted....Dx Read More
Renew pre brexit residency by martandgerry
Hi, our pre brexit residency has 5 months left to renew, we are looking for some land/property around Monsaraz, we need to book a renew appointment, but now have no address, does anyone know if a camp site is acceptable, we are in our motorhome and ...
Hi Mart. Is this a pm thing? .. I don't want 'shouted' at fir giving out my email address... Read More
Expired Pre Brexit residency by martandgerry
Firstly thanks for letting me join your forum. I am sure this is a tired old question, we have a pre brexit 5 year residency that has expired, as we had to move back to the UK to look after my MIL who has dementia. We don't have an address in ...
Hi. I'm very new to the forum and don't know how to private message. If you know how to pm me then I MIGHT have a solution. I'm best with email if that can be done?From Dski Read More
Geoblue Health Insurance by Jim Garrison
I have BCBS through my retirement benefits. When I called to let them know I was moving to Portugal, they said my plan would change to GeoBlue. I'm not at all familiar with that name. Does anyone here use GeoBlue? Is it any good? My ...
I found this in an informative article, but I can't find ANY company boffering anything remotely close: "Average Cost of Health Insurance in PortugalHow much is health insurance? Private insurance in Portugal is generally quite cheap. This could ... Read More
Geoblue Health Insurance by Jim Garrison
I have BCBS through my retirement benefits. When I called to let them know I was moving to Portugal, they said my plan would change to GeoBlue. I'm not at all familiar with that name. Does anyone here use GeoBlue? Is it any good? My ...
Thank you, I will. I am 54 and my husband is 61.... Don't know if that makes a difference. The ones I've tried even this afternoon are the most basic starting at £400+ a month!!!My hubby and I haven't seen / spoke with a doctor in over 10 ... Read More
Geoblue Health Insurance by Jim Garrison
I have BCBS through my retirement benefits. When I called to let them know I was moving to Portugal, they said my plan would change to GeoBlue. I'm not at all familiar with that name. Does anyone here use GeoBlue? Is it any good? My ...
Thank you,I'll see if there is one near us.Appreciated,Dx Read More
Geoblue Health Insurance by Jim Garrison
I have BCBS through my retirement benefits. When I called to let them know I was moving to Portugal, they said my plan would change to GeoBlue. I'm not at all familiar with that name. Does anyone here use GeoBlue? Is it any good? My ...
Hi Jim,I realise you're not allowed to advertise but can you tell me where you get/ found your private health insurance and does that include repatriation? My husband (61) and myself (54) can't find a basic cover (NOT including dental) for less than ... Read More
What areas in Portugal has cooler weather and LOTS of mountains? by juliet1980
My dream is to live a very simple off grid life like I used to when I lived in Hungary many years ago (I speak fluent Hungarian but zero Portuguese but very willing to learn). I am trying to compare Hungry to Portugal but I have NEVER been to ...
@juliet1980Hi Juliet,I see you asked this question 5 months ago so you've probably had all the information that you need however you could check out the area around the city of Covilha.... it is near (approximately 10 miles) the ski centre in the ... Read More