Wibble2024
English expat in Portugal
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24
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English
Registration: 23 September 2024
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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
British citizen application for 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