Wibble2024
English expat in Portugal
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Registration: 23 September 2024
Pre-Brexit British Residents - Update on applying for PR
A while ago, I mentioned my ignorance as to whether there was a special regime for pre-Brexit British residents. This post is to provide an update on the process.Having gone to the AIMA website and having chosen the BREXIT subject and the request ... Read More
Simulating tax declarations
Hello, all. At the moment, I do a joint tax declaration for my husband and for me. My husband's NHR runs out two years before mine does (I worked in my home country for two years before joining him in Portugal). It has been suggested that I run a ... Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
Thank you, Johnny. And my apologies for the delay in posting an update. I have since tried the site twice. On the second occasion, it demanded an minimum 4 document upload - before it had demanded 3. I don't ever use auto-translate on Portuguese ... Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
I'll do it again today to get the exact message, but it essentially tells me that my attempt to initiate the process that the page is supposed to implement, has failed. I'll come back with the exact translation later today. Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
I tried this portal, uploaded the necessary documents, but I kept getting an error message. Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you.
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ... Read More
Tax return in Portugal - Freelance work by Wibble2024
Apologies if this has been answered in the past. Addressing the tax gurus on this forum. I am a pre-Brexit resident in Portugal (on the NHR). In addition to my UK pensions, I do a little freelance work for two foreign companies. Question: Which form ...
Thank you again, Johnny. This is very helpful. Read More
Tax return in Portugal - Freelance work
Apologies if this has been answered in the past. Addressing the tax gurus on this forum. I am a pre-Brexit resident in Portugal (on the NHR). In addition to my UK pensions, I do a little freelance work for two foreign companies. Question: Which form ... Read More
British citizen application for permanent residency by Wibble2024
My apologies if this topic has come up before.I arrived in Portugal around 7 years ago, as an EU (British) citizen. Following Brexit, I was given a residency ID card with an expiry date of 2028. My question is: may I apply for permanent residence ...
Thank you, Johnny. Grateful for your help, as always. Read More
Permanent Residency
My apologies if this topic has come up before.I arrived in Portugal around 7 years ago, as an EU (British) citizen. Following Brexit, I was given a residency ID card with an expiry date of 2028. My question is: may I apply for permanent residence ... 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 ...
My sibling, from North Carolina, has just finished the process of getting through the D7 bureaucracy on Sao Miguel. Going through the process in the Azores goes faster than on continental Portugal. My brother started the process (embassy ... Read More
Cost of living in Portugal in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Portugal, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Portugal or already living ...
Area: Sao Miguel in the Azores.Rent: Very few rental apartments to be had. Lots of ALs. Rents are therefore high - around 600€ for a 2 bed apartment (if you can find one).Water (5 bed house with two inhabitants): 10-12 euros per ... Read More
Modelo 3 and Aforronet interest by Wibble2024
I have had some money invested in Aforronet since 2023. For this year’s tax declaration, in which box of Modelo 3 do I declare the interest earned on this investment please?
Thanks very much, Johnny. Appreciated. Read More
Modelo 3 and Aforronet interest
I have had some money invested in Aforronet since 2023. For this year’s tax declaration, in which box of Modelo 3 do I declare the interest earned on this investment please? Read More
Mulling it over by debbiebolt07
Hi allWe are a couple of 60+ youngsters with a cockapoo and seriously thinking of moving to Portugal.. Portugal is a stunning place it has come to the time I need better weather for my osteoarthritis and for both our mental health. we ...
@mozwoeldMGEN does not have restrictions on age and disregards pre-existing conditions, I.e. it does not penalise you for pre-existing conditions. However, it does have a “grace period” - meaning, you won’t be covered for big ... Read More
Mulling it over by debbiebolt07
Hi allWe are a couple of 60+ youngsters with a cockapoo and seriously thinking of moving to Portugal.. Portugal is a stunning place it has come to the time I need better weather for my osteoarthritis and for both our mental health. we ...
I have just signed up for MGEN private health insurance (OH is 79 and I am 67). I was fortunate enough to find a broker who translates everything into English, deals with their clients in English, and, in fact, the MGEN quote came out slightly ... Read More
Buying Stuff Online From USA To Be Shipped in Portugal by Ashraf Ali96
Hi All, I would like to purchase some stuff from Amazon USA, to be shipped to Portugal, because I live here, Does anyone know if I will have to pay any customs fees during the shipping? or are there no custom fees for stuff purchased from USA?Thank ...
I ordered a couple of things from Amazon UK post-Brexit. The consignment got stuck at the Lisbon centre until I paid tax, which more than doubled the price of the goods. So, there is definitely a risk. Read More
Is language A2 certificate required for Perm Residency ? by neale_p
Hi All,I arrived on a D7 visa 2022 and am nearly mid way through my temporary residency. At the five year point I will apply for permanent residency, however I have been informed by a few people I have spoken to that to move from temp to perm ...
I passed the A2 CIPL last year. I can testify that my conversational Portuguese is rudimentary at best. A2 level is not a great level of proficiency. I found an excellent series of online courses, including a course exclusively focused on preparing ... Read More
Portuguese citizenship - fingerprints required for police clearances by Wibble2024
I am considering applying for Portuguese citizenship/nationality. One of the requirements would be a police clearance from every country where I have lived - which necessitates that I submit my fingerprints to each country in order for them to check ...
Thanks Jonny, but I was born in what used to be a British colony in Africa. My fingerprints were never taken there, so I have to supply my fingerprints in order for them to check that I was not a villain before they issue a police record to that ... Read More
Portuguese citizenship - fingerprints required for police clearances
I am considering applying for Portuguese citizenship/nationality. One of the requirements would be a police clearance from every country where I have lived - which necessitates that I submit my fingerprints to each country in order for them to check ... Read More
Changing address on residency card by Wibble2024
I believe, in the past, a change of address required a visit to the dreaded SEF/AIMA. A google search now implies that one can do it by: Sep 11, 2023 — The change of address of the Citizen Card can be done on the ePortugal portal, ...
Disappointing and dreading the task, but thank you for the information, Johnny. Read More
Azores- farming - geoenngineering - awake people by sebastian9211
Hi allWere farmers living in the Algarve. We've been struggling now since 2012 with the geoengineering we have (no rain)Does the Azores get affected by this ? I look at the forecast and it seems to rain there (where as here when the rain comes the ...
On which island is the best, it depends on your age and your interests. If you are "older", your best bet would be to be on Sao Miguel, where the big hospitals and the "facilites" are. Terceira is also pretty good and is the "posh" island because of ... Read More
Is the NISS Now Required for the D7 Retirement Visa? by wordsmith555
Expats have been reporting that the NISS is now required for the AIMA meeting. I am in Portugal trying to get my AIMA appointment. I thought a NISS is needed only if you intend to work?
We tried to get a NISS for my relative. We received a letter saying, essentially, that the request was denied until he had either proof of an AIMA appointment date or a residency card. My relative will take that letter to his appointment Read More
Changing address on residency card
I believe, in the past, a change of address required a visit to the dreaded SEF/AIMA. A google search now implies that one can do it by: Sep 11, 2023 — The change of address of the Citizen Card can be done on the ePortugal portal, ... Read More
AIMA Appointment: Any Strategy? by wordsmith555
Bom dia. I received my D7 travel visa without an AIMA appt in it and with a separate letter stating that I had to make the appt with AIMA myself. Following the suggestion of a successful applicant, I have been sending an email reqesting an ...
My relative took a short holiday in the Azores, where I live, and went to the loja in the Azores - which is disorganised, but not nearly as disorganised as the lojas on the mainland. There, he was told to take his documents to AIPA down the road. ... Read More