New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021

Hi Eevewilliam and Eleros, Welcome

Eevewilliam, since you are from Malta, please be aware of this warning regarding travel to Portugal in the following coming days (14 days mandatory quarantine):
https://www.sef.pt/en/Pages/homepage.aspx

Eleros, I suggest you to get in touch with this danish couple that now live on Madeira. They went to live there because they are in love with this Island. Check out their videos on youtube and try to get in touch with them by using their latest videos, maybe they will answer your questions.

Stay Classy Vlog at Youtube:
https://youtube.com/c/JoenRudeFalsner

Regarding rentals, I have already posted some tips from the tenant's point of view. One of these days, I'll put a similar for the landlord, as well.

Kind Regards

Thank you  you JohnnyPT! Looking forward to your post on rentals.

Hi everyone. I'm Mark and have been living in Malta for 6 years with my wife. We want to move to Portugal when the pandemic calms down a little, but certainly in the next 12 months if possible. We have been looking around the Caldas Da Rainha area, specifically Sao Martinho do Porto. Any feedback on these areas (positive and negative) would be great.
If anyone has any advice around which is the appropriate/best Visa to apply for, any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, and glad to be a member of this forum 

Hi Mark, Welcome

Visas
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5077438
(Post #7)

Caldas da Rainha is a pleasant town, not touristic city but with good health, sport, leisure and cultural facilities, and it is close to Obidos, Leiria, Peniche, ...

A few km away from the city you can easily find a more rural environment, with amenities fairly close by, markets, history, heritage and beaches such as Foz do Arelho and São Martinho do Porto...

Caldas da Rainha:
https://youtu.be/rHnvKzYl_Co

São Martinho do Porto:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zDJzC1Q4pMYhttps://www.centerofportugal.com/

Best regards

Thanks, very helpful!

Hi Eva,
Anything you find out about the Embassy/Consultate application please let me know. From everything i've been told people in Malta have to go to Rome to apply in person.
Thanks
Mark

Thank you Julien, I am Australian citizen planning  ( with Indian background) I am thinking of investing in Portugal for Golden Visa . If anyone in this forum has been on the same path and dont mind sharing the information pls.
Thank you

Hi Courtney this is Ash i was hoping to find out if you have any reference from your search about moving to Portugal in order to get golden visa. if you can share that will be fantastic.

Hi, myself and my wife are moving to Portugal - I am a Mining Engineer and my wife a PhD - Counselling. From South Africa originally, but left about 23 years ago, has been to a lot of countries, Namibia our last. Would be investigating a business opportunity in mining and or earthworks/construction. As a hobby, the opportunity as a vehicle restorer and campervan rebuilder. Would love to meet you all - will hopefully arrive from New Zealand, late September.
Frederik and Elaine

ashme1500 wrote:

I am thinking of investing in Portugal for Golden Visa . If anyone in this forum has been on the same path and dont mind sharing the information pls.

Hi Ashme1500, Welcome

Some informations from SEF source where these Golden Visa applications are submitted:

Golden Visa

It is aimed at non-EU citizens who wish to obtain a residence permit in Portugal and who cumulatively fulfil the following requirements:
- to enter in Portugal legally, without the need for an additional visa;
- to make an investment in Portugal, which can be real estate, in companies/job creation or capital transfers;
- to stay for only 7 days in the year which can be followed or interpolated.

Golden Visa holders are entitled for 5 years:
- to enter and stay in Portugal;
- to circulate in the other countries that are part of the Schengen area without the need for a visa;
- to family reunification, allowing the applicant's closest relatives to benefit from the same advantages as the applicant, creating new opportunities in their lives;
- to reconcile the Golden Visa with the Non-Habitual Resident status (NHR/RNH);
- to access to a permanent residence permit in Portugal at the end of the 5 years; and
- to the Portuguese nationality at the end of the 5 years.


Regarding "investment in companies / job creation" Golden Visa option, it is required to create at least 10 jobs (the number can be reduced to 8 jobs in low density portuguese territories). The company may already exist or be established, as long as it has a stable establishment in Portugal.


Request residence:
ARTICLE 90-A – RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES (ARI)
https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/residir/art90-a/

Renew residence:
ARTICLE 90-A – RENEWING A RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES (ARI)
https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/renovar-residencia/art90-a/

westerlynam wrote:

Would be investigating a business opportunity in mining and or earthworks/construction.

Hi Frederik, Welcome

You can find some information and contacts about your activities here:

Cluster: Mineral Resources / Recursos Minerais de Portugal
https://eportugal.gov.pt/inicio/empresa … e-portugal

Cluster: Architecture, Engineering and Construction / Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção | AEC
https://eportugal.gov.pt/inicio/empresa … construcao

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https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=914843


Best Regards

Hi Everyone!

I am an American Nurse married to a EU National, originally from Germany.
We are currently living in the US, but are working diligently towards retiring in Europe, preferably Portugal. It's difficult to guess when restrictions will lift and Americans will be allowed to come to Europe. We are guessing that we will make the move sometime in the fall. We are in the process of trying to find a rental in Portugal for the fall/winter season. We would like to rent 3-4 months at a time in different areas to find the best place for us and our two elderly, five pound poodles! I am excited to be part of this Group and look forward to reading all of your posts and helping one another to live our dreams!

Warmly,
Cheryl & Andreas (Dhee)

Hi,

We are a family of four who arrived in Lisbon yesterday from New Zealand.

Does anyone know of a business/real estate/guide/fixer who we can contract for approximately  3 months, possibly longer.

I am not looking for a real estate agent please. More someone who can help interpret, research opportunities, negotiate accommodation, assist with travel and run alongside our family as we assimilate to our new home.

Thanks
Steve

Hi

Do you have already a home in Portugal?

Thank you
David Moisés

Hi Steve (Info313) & Steve (ButlersInc), Welcome

You can search for subjects using the magnifier on the right hand side of the screen. You may find answers to many of your initial questions. If you still have doubts, please create a new discussion, with the points you want to be clarified.

It does not make much sense to call on real estate agents in Portugal, when what they basically show to you is the houses they have in their portfolio.

If you intend to live in Portugal, you have to start with 2 points:
- to obtain the short/long visas (if you live outside the Schengen area, as is your case)
- to obtain the NIF (portuguese tax number).

Kind Regards

Thanks for reaching out .... Appreciate the feedback.

We are taking a GV approach and have some great professionals assisting but they are in the tax and immigration fields.

What I need right now is what I used to do in NZ. A fixer/guide who we can get on board for the next couple of months on contract to essentially help with everything from booking acomm, renting a car, researching properties, visiting potential properties, liaising with our professional team through to helping with schooling for the children etc.

I agree about not engaging an agent.

Thanks again
Steve

PS Deleted the other account we had set up and forgot about.

Hi Steve, you can easily search for companies on internet that are specialised in such services.

Eg. Google tip: Golden Visa + Portugal + Multidisciplinary team

I remind you that some of the topics you are looking for are already detailed here on this forum (you can search them by using key words).

By looking at these companies' websites, you can get more and more information about GV application in Portugal. For each of these companies, you can easily communicate in English (obviously), request quotes, ask questions about the services they provide, see the teams' memberships.

What I suggest:

1. these companies should have headquarters in Portugal (they usually have offices in the Greater Lisbon, Algarve or Porto areas). They should have multidisciplinary teams (including lawyers and people from other areas related to investment and real estate, but also to provide support on issues such as the ones you have raised here).

2. They should be located in Portugal. There are such agencies located in the UK or Hong Kong, for instance. By avoiding non-Portuguese companies, you reduce unnecessary intermediaries who do not know the market, and who also make themselves paid for these services, since these foreign companies have links with companies in Portugal that provide the same services.

Kind Regards

Hi Johnny

I am sorry if I have misled you in my communications.

We have in place an Immigration lawyer, tax lawyer, Company established and all we were seeking is someone who knew the lay of the land here for our first weeks month ish to run along us as we navigate some of the more mundane aspects of settling into a new country.

Depending on whether we invest in a project or purchase we will then identify whom best to serve our needs i.e. Buyers agent, etc

We are leaving Lisbon to the Algarve on Sunday and will base ourselves down there for the next month or so to explore the region and see if this area resonates.

We have since found someone who is assisting us.

Thanks again for your input.

Warmest regards
Stephen

Hola a todos
Mi intención es ir a vivir a Portugal como jubilada.
Vivo en Buenos Aires. Me jubilo el año que viene pero quiero preparar los papeles con tiempo. Si puedo aplicaré a la visa D7.  Necesito sacar número de NIF y desde acá ya es un problema.
Espero que podamos intercambiar información y experiencias
Gracias

Hola Clauarana,
You can check out the NIF subject here: / En esta página puede consultar el tema del NIF:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5104588
(Post #3)

Kind Regards

Hello Everyone

I'm delighted to join you on this forum.  I'm looking to move to Eastern Algarve some time this year or early next with my husband.  We're both English and have been living and working in various countries for the past 20 years.  It's now time for us to settle down and we're looking forward to doing that in Portugal and hopefully meeting some of you.

Hi Michelle Spot welcome to the forum
What part of the Eastern algarve are you thinking of settling down in, we live in the Eastern algarve & we love it here we have been here for 3yrs no regrets

Hi Jean,

Thanks for getting in touch.  We're looking to be around 20 mins drive in any direction from Tavira. 
It's nice to know that you enjoy living there.  We've visited a couple of times and feel that it has a nice vibe and we like the countryside around. 
All the best.

We live in between Olhao  & Fuseta if we can help at all just ask

Hello,
My partner and I are doing initial research into a permanent move to Portugal. Both fed up with the cold in England amongst other things so have decided that one way or another we want to live and work in Portugal.
We plan on making a couple of fact finding trips before settling on an area but hope to gain as much knowledge from you all as possible before taking the plunge.
Look forward to hearing from you all.
Mark

Hi Marky, Welcome

You can always use the advanced search here to get useful informations about Portugal:
https://www.expat.com/en/search/europe/portugal/

If you have further questions, please say.

Best regards

Hi Mark,

Hope your search is going well.

We too are planning a move soon. We are moving from Liverpool, with our 2 children. We're looking at central Portugal. This forum has been really helpful and they're are fab YouTube channels too.

Good luck in your search
Kate

Hi all!. I am Italian and living in PT since 2014...i lived in Lisbon for 6 years but.. Then we got fed up with city life cause we became parents... So we moved to North... In Arcos de Valdevez... It is one of the best places where to live in a Portugal in my opinion.... The nature is very respected here and there are many services for families and things to do... If anyone is interested can out some questions... I will be happy to help... I d love to connect with expats around me

Hello everyone.
I'm a new member. And looking forward to some good chats about my ambition of moving to Portugal.
I lived in SA for 32yrs and enjoyed the scenery and hot weather and returning to the UK with its weather has been somewhat discouraging. I've done a lot of internet searches and have chosen Lagos for a 3 week holiday to have a good look around first.

If I decide to settle down there what is the next step, I need your help and advice with this please, can I start the process when I'm in Portugal or wait do I wait until I return and is there a web site I can get onto for easy to understand process. I've downloaded loads of paperwork and feel I'm being buried alive.
I'm wanting to retire and seem to have the required amount of financial support.

Kind regards

John

Hi John, Welcome

There is a lot of information here, the types of visas, where to apply:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5077438
(Post #7)

What I suggest is that during your holidays, you can start to search for a house to lease (do not start immediately a lease contract, but have some understanding/agreement with the landlord) because you will need to lease a house (or then have a friend's accommodation who will be responsible for your stay) when you apply for your visa.

Take note that as a UK citizen, you will still be able to travel to Portugal, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism, also subject to the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

The application for a visa shall be submitted in the portuguese consular post in your country of residence (UK).

Kind Regards

Hello I'm Anj and I live in Toronto, Canada. Though not Canadian by birth (born in present day Serbia), Canada has been home for more than 30 years. I'm looking to connect with expats willing to share their experiences of moving and living in Portugal and who work in the insurance industry.
Obrigado!

Hi,

I am Nichola Silveira, just moved from London, UK. I am working in Sines at the PSA Port. I am looking forward to meeting people,making friends and joining fun activities.

Stay safe all.

Regards

Hi !

I am a 60 Canadian retired single man (living actually in Montreal) and i would like to reside in Portugal  in june 2022. I have a Federal Civil service pension and I plan to sell my house here.

I am looking for fellow Canadians (there is not many...)  who settled in Portugal for tips and advices to avoid mistakes and do the right things. 

I am looking for more infos about NHR status, Quebec RAMQ agreement with Portugal, best place to live (I am looking now in the Algarve region), any useful advices about moving there, living there and to earn from your own experience.

I speak both english and french.

Wishing to hear from you!

Hi Thaler,

About NHR, you can see this link, and if you have doubts you can open a new topic with your questions:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=911492

There is also the Portugal forum in French (select the language at the bottom of this page). In the english forum as well as in the french one there are several members from Canada.

Best Regards

Hi!
I'm Maria Socorro from Philippines planning to relocate in Portugal. My previous experience in the gulf countries for 35 years. My work experience as a Logistics Supply Chain Supervisor/Ecommerce Project Manager. I'm planning to visit Portugal soon the moment I can get visit visa. If I wanted to stay and apply work permit what I have to do.
Thank you guys!

Hi Thaler,

I started my D7 visa process in Montreal last year via the consulate. It is a relatively simple process and I suggest you get in contact with them.  As for the RAMQ, there is a form for you to fill out... »Moving Outside Quebec » and you will be covered in Portugal.

Lorie

Hi David, Welcome

Algarve has around 40 golf courses. Here are most of them:

http://portal.fpg.pt/membros/filiados/campos/

From this list, for each one, you have the city, address, phone, email, website, details about the golf course... by selecting website, you have further information eg. you can book accommodation, hotel, golf, restaurants, and other available facilities.

You can start by choosing accommodation by selecting the golf course.Then when arriving at Algarve you will get more information and advice about the best courses, accommodations, etc.

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https://www.visitalgarve.pt/en/menu/107/golfe.aspxhttps://www.visitalgarve.pt/en/equipame … tagem.aspxhttps://www.tripadvisor.pt/Attractions- … garve.htmlhttps://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_d … e_Portugal


Kind Regards

We did it! We booked our flight to Portugal for the first week in October, and rented an Air B&B in the Eastern Algarve from that first week in October to the end of December! We do believe that Portugal is where we'd like to be, but we have never been there! We feel much better renting for 3 months, then perhaps renting in Spain just across the border from Portugal for 3 months, so that we can continue to explore for our new home! We can stay in both Portugal and Spain for 3 months each without filing for residency. Once we make a decision about where we might like to be, we can register with Portugal. Is this correct? Does this sound like a good way to start?

We also like the fact that if we rent from Air B&B's that the utilities are included, which makes things much easier for us as we navigate this move! The lady that we are renting from in Portugal lives next door, which will be so helpful! Should we still get a local bank account, or simply use our credit and debit cards with no transaction fees?

Thank You!
Warmly,
Cheryl & Andreas

Hi people,
i live in Faro, Algarve,
i was searching for Algarve listings and i just want to add my tech company to your directory.