Bob10
American looking for information about Portugal
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Lives in Lagos
Registration: 26 December 2012
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
I can't say I blame you! :o Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
True, he is specifically for all things tax-related. The one thing you definitely need is your NIF number, which he can get for you. All the other stuff is listed on Americans & FriendsPT. Once you join you will find lots of helpful info, and ... Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
For your tax ID (NIF), search for Bruno Afonso on the Americans & FriendsPT Facebook group. Many of us expats have used his services and I highly recommend him. We have been living here in Portugal since October 1st and just got our legal ... Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
I had forgotten that I even posted on this thread. You don't need a lawyer to get a visa. You can get all the help you need on the Americans & FriendsPT forum in Facebook. At the end of this month (Sept 30th) my wife and I are headed to ... Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
My wife and I have talked about it for years but could never decide on a place until we visited Portugal. Now it's full-steam ahead! Although the politics in USA weren't the reason, it did make it easier for us to accept a mellower culture ... Read More
Transfering large sums of money by Bob10
We are planning to use the equity in our home here in the U.S. to purchase a home in Portugal. What is the best way to transfer money without paying too much in fees and poor exchange rate calculations? Does anyone here have any experience with this ...
Thanks for the suggestions! I will check them out and compare and will definitely plan well in advance. Read More
Transfering large sums of money by Bob10
We are planning to use the equity in our home here in the U.S. to purchase a home in Portugal. What is the best way to transfer money without paying too much in fees and poor exchange rate calculations? Does anyone here have any experience with this ...
Congratulations, Sue! We are going back next month for a couple of weeks. We spent time in Lagos, which we loved, but it's a long haul to the airport. This time we will look at Cascais and Ericeira. We hope to avoid a mortgage because we're ... Read More
Transfering large sums of money
We are planning to use the equity in our home here in the U.S. to purchase a home in Portugal. What is the best way to transfer money without paying too much in fees and poor exchange rate calculations? Does anyone here have any experience with this ... Read More
do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork ? by penny1962
hi, i'm penny. just getting started looking into moving from usa to lisbon. my question is do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork or do i get a lawyer in lisbon?
Penny, you being in Florida, the consulate that you would need to see is in Washington, DC. Very inconvenient, I know, but unfortunately there is no other option. Chancery: 2012 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 (ENTRANCE FROM ... Read More
do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork ? by penny1962
hi, i'm penny. just getting started looking into moving from usa to lisbon. my question is do i need a lawyer here to help with all the paperwork or do i get a lawyer in lisbon?
Hi Penny. I see that you are from the U.S., as am I. Before you move to Portugal, you need to set up an appointment with the Portuguese Consulate designated for your area. For instance, I live in Washington State and will need to fly to San ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
Wow! You act quickly. I'm surprised that you could get a license so quickly as an expat! Read More
Area Advice by lynnepadua
[color=#832c2c][/color]Good Day, My name is Lynne and I am new to the group. We are moving at the end of the year and my children will attend the Clip in Oporto. I need guidance on where to look for accommodation in terms of area. My husband ...
You might want to check Airbnb for both areas and see what pops up that be somewhere central. Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
You need a lot of money to invest in Portugal to be eligible for a Golden Visa. I will need to take a different route. Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
The Visa Gold requires more investment capital than I have available. I have contacted an attorney in the Algarve and I will see what she suggests. If she doesn't pan out, I will follow up on your contact. Thank you! Read More
Long Term Visa - Need Lawyer to help by GuestPoster6974
Hi to everyone. To live longer than 90 days in Portugal you need a long term Visa. I am also being told to start that long term Visa you need to go the consulate in the country you reside and start the process etc etc. I also understand Portugal ...
Living in Washington State, I need to make an appointment for the Portugal Embassy in San Francisco. They never answer the phone and their phone message is so faint that you can't hear it. I'm still waiting for an email response. Their ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont 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 ...
My wife and I just returned from a wonderful vacation in Lagos and are talking about moving there in a year or two. I had read International Living on retirement in Portugal and I think that they are way off on the cost of living there. Housing is ... Read More
is it true ? too much robberies ? by moreto62
posted by cathy Dupree 2 months ago I live in Ajijic which is beautiful but want to give another slant on living in Mexico. I am leaving after 5 years because my partner died and the mess that was left with no will was magnified by the corrupt ...
I live in the state of Washington in a nice neighborhood. We had about $600 worth of lumber stolen from our job site in the middle of the night while we were building our house. After we moved in, we had someone on our front stoop opening our UPS ... Read More
Property prices in Jalisco by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jalisco is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
I'm sorry, Sparksmex, but I'm new here so did you pay 50,000 pesos per lot or dollars or what other form of currency? Thanks! Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
Wisewoman, you are so far off base on so many issues. It is obvious that you simply moved to Cuenca without due diligence. Buying toilet paper at public restrooms is common in many countries. That's just nitpicking. You cannot take America with you, ... Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
I haven't been to Cuenca yet but I know for a fact that the 12" to 18" per month is waaay off. That would be like a rain forest, which I know Cuenca isn't. From what I've read on different sites, the rainfall averages maybe 35 inches a year, with ... Read More
Importing vehicles as a business by Bob10
Apparently, some vehicles command a much higher price in Cuenca than in the U.S. Taking import duties and shipping charges into consideration, is it viable as a source of income for an expat to bring in a few now and then?
Not one of my better ideas. Actually, I want to move to Cuenca to stop all these crazy ideas! I need to step back from the rat race just a bit. Read More
Importing vehicles as a business by Bob10
Apparently, some vehicles command a much higher price in Cuenca than in the U.S. Taking import duties and shipping charges into consideration, is it viable as a source of income for an expat to bring in a few now and then?
Thanks. Makes sense. Can't say I blame them. Hard for me to think "full retirement", I guess. Read More
Importing vehicles as a business by Bob10
Apparently, some vehicles command a much higher price in Cuenca than in the U.S. Taking import duties and shipping charges into consideration, is it viable as a source of income for an expat to bring in a few now and then?
Bob, the auto retail business is controlled by a few Ecuadorian families/businesses. Your ability to compete with these very deep pocketed groups is limited.Even to bring in one a month or every other month? Read More
Importing vehicles as a business
Apparently, some vehicles command a much higher price in Cuenca than in the U.S. Taking import duties and shipping charges into consideration, is it viable as a source of income for an expat to bring in a few now and then? Read More
Orchids
I am interested. I am not finding a category for that in the business directory. Read More