MateoT7
American expat in Portugal
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Registration: 19 September 2025
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Exploratory train and bus travel for future move by MateoT7
I will be visiting Portugal in January to figure out where I might want to live. I've connected with some people near Coimbra, and in Ponte de Lima but would like to get in contact with some expats in the Southern parts of Portugal (Lisbon and the ...
@JohnnyPT Excellent! Thank you very much, this helps a lot. I hope others can also benefit from this information. Read More
Managing meals in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Portugal? We ...
I'm curious to know what it is like living single, foodwise. Still looking at moving there late next year (soonest).It can be a pain to buy fresh here in the states as it goes bad faster than it can be used up. Also, we don't really have the small ... Read More
Exploratory train and bus travel for future move
I will be visiting Portugal in January to figure out where I might want to live. I've connected with some people near Coimbra, and in Ponte de Lima but would like to get in contact with some expats in the Southern parts of Portugal (Lisbon and the ... Read More
Visiting in January
Hello All,I will be visiting in later January for about 14 days. I will be basing out of Coimbra and will be looking for 1, 2, and possibly 3 day trips from there (don't want to lug all of my luggage everywhere). I've been lucky enough to meet a ... Read More
Where to live? by Kevih
Hi, we are a couple just turned 60. Planning to move to Portugal for our retirement, and thinking of the algarve mainly for the weather. We are non golfers, but like walking, cycling etc. We can't speak Portuguese and are unlikely candidates to ...
@Kevih Hi Kevin,I'll be visiting Portugal in mid/late January, and staying in Coimbra. I've already been contacted by a couple of people (expat and Portuguese) willing to meet, introduce me to other expats, and answer any questions I may have. I've ... Read More
Visiting to explore moving to Portugal by MateoT7
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ...
@JohnnyPT Also found a good Group on Facebook.Again, you rock! Thanks for the information. Read More
Visiting to explore moving to Portugal by MateoT7
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ...
@SimCityAT Thank you SimCityAT.@StrontiumI would absolutely love to meet native Portuguese but they won't have the insights of becoming a expat that someone who has already done it would have. That being said, while you have provided good ... Read More
Visiting to explore moving to Portugal
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ... Read More
Relocate on budget by ludaj62
Hi everyone — I’m planning a big life change and would really appreciate real experiences and specific recommendations.A little about me: I’m a 62-year-old single woman. I am currently going through a divorce, and with my limited ...
@SimCityAT Wow! Excellent information!The best part of this is that you all (and you specifically) are making my preferred weather and living locations even more attractive (southern part of the country, islands). Nice!Now the icing on the cake ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@JohnnyPT Cool. Thanks. Read More
Seasons in Portugal by MateoT7
I've done a bit of research on the seasons in Portugal but numbers really don't tell the whole story.I'm looking to travel to Portugal during the worst weather for tourism to get a feel for what to really expect in the different regions. Can someone ...
As a reply to all of you, thank you very much! This is all such great information. I am so very glad I found this site!I'm now looking at November or January to visit. I do prefer warmer weather and good beach access but I have two cats and would ... Read More
Relocate on budget by ludaj62
Hi everyone — I’m planning a big life change and would really appreciate real experiences and specific recommendations.A little about me: I’m a 62-year-old single woman. I am currently going through a divorce, and with my limited ...
@TGCampo Excellent! Thank you. With my small investments as a supplement, I could be okay.Thanks, again. Read More
Working remotely by preetiupal
If we have an employee who is employed at our entity in netherlands but moves to portugal, are we able to allow them to work remotely for around 7-weeks until their contract ends? They have refugee status so are able to move freely but need to ...
@JohnnyPT Excellent information! Love the site and your work on it. No wonder it was identified as one of the best expat websites. Read More
Working remotely by preetiupal
If we have an employee who is employed at our entity in netherlands but moves to portugal, are we able to allow them to work remotely for around 7-weeks until their contract ends? They have refugee status so are able to move freely but need to ...
I plan on possibly working remotely as a private contractor while living in Portugal. Most, if not all of the work would likely be for US companies but not necessarily.What type of visa would be required?Would I need a different visa if I also ... Read More
Is it normal to wait over 7 months for AIMA appointment ? by Güngör Ates
I paid £379 instead of £397, which was my mistake. After I physically visited AIMA, they told me it was not a problem and that I just had to wait. Today, it has officially been more than seven months. I have received no response ...
Sounds like it is a very good thing that I am a very patient person! 😁 Read More