Strontium
Cuban expat in Spain
Forum posts
382
About me
Cuban
Lives in Bodingo
Registration: 27 April 2019
Activity
Selling a car by Bongadav
Hello, It looks like i will have to return to the uk.I have a Portuguese car and will have to sell. When i was looking to buy I looked in the UK, cheaper prices. They were thin on the ground.I realise it will be easier to sell here. Has anyone any ...
Hi,You could also have other issues such as a UK resident is generally not permitted to drive an EU registered car in the UK and it can only be there for a limited amount of time till it needs to be reregistered. if importing to UK needs to ... Read More
Work in Alagarve by Rtompo1984
Hi Everyone,Just wanted some advice in getting a pre approved job before coming over? We need a d7 visa and this is a requirement. Have reached out to several companies already. Mechanical engineering or a plumbing vacancy. Thanks so much
Hi Everyone, Just wanted some advice in getting a pre approved job before coming over? We need a d7 visa and this is a requirement. Have reached out to several companies already. Mechanical engineering or a plumbing vacancy. Thanks so much - ... Read More
Drugs in Maderia.
I read the link below, from Madeira News, then listened to the BBC documentary, and found it "interesting" https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/ … deira.html Read More
Vehicles with UA number plates in Portugal by TGCampo
I see quite a number of usually expensive vehicles with Ukrainian plates here in Portugal. Of some of these vehicles I know that they are in Portugal for quite a long time (> 1 year). I also know a few vehicles with foreign plates in Portugal ...
I know it's UK and not Portugal but there does seem to be some exemptions - from UK Gov website -Exemption from vehicle tax and registrationIf you have been issued a visa under one of the Ukraine visa schemes, you do not need to tax or register your ... Read More
US residents first trip to Portugal by dgvilsack
Hello everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to Portugal. This will be our first trip. We plan on staying in Lisbon, Porto and some place (to be determined) in the very south of Portugal. 2~ 3 days each to scope the areas out for neighborhoods, ...
@dgvilsack Hi and Welcome,I'd suggest you spend at least months experiencing the various parts of Portugal before ever thinking to move your future here or not. A few days in a foreign (i assume it is foreign to you) space will not give you anything ... Read More
Aló, and suchlike. Planning to move to Braga by ZeroFear
Hi there everyone, I am planning a move to Braga. I am a brand newbie at the investigation and learning about the wonderful world of living outside the US. Any and all advice, tips and suchlike are very welcome. A little bit about me, I am 53 and ...
Hi and Welcome, Not sure if you have spent time in Braga but if not then it's a good idea to go there for "holiday" as you can spend up to 90 days in Portugal and it's the best way to check if it's really the place you want to live. You can also ... Read More
Rentals around Lisbon needed by Xhosa1968
I am looking for a rental and it's almost impossible from the USA whether it's also language barrier not sure. I need help with this anybody. I am interested in area surrounding Lisbon. I need it by summer. Please help!
Hi and Welcome,Like he/she says ^ try searching on Idealista PT also OXL PT and Flatio PT. Your area area surrounding Lisbon is a bit vague given over 25% of the Portuguese population live in Lisbon area and any online search for rentals ... 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 ...
The D7 is solely a passive income visa. It is an immigration violation for D7 visa holders to be engaged in ANY form of active earning, including working remotely for a foreign company. Starting in January 2025, AIMA has prioritized enforcing this ... Read More
Expenses - US credit card OR PT debit card? by sfaznpinoy
We just moved here a few days ago.I've been using either one of my US credit card for many of my purchases - one for 2% cashback (NFCU) and the other for 3x points dining,/2x transportation (Chase). Both of those do not have foreign transaction fees ...
PS.It's quite common to do a larger sum exchange via Forex account which is then moved to a (no fee) PT bank rather then do single item exchanges. Read More
Expenses - US credit card OR PT debit card? by sfaznpinoy
We just moved here a few days ago.I've been using either one of my US credit card for many of my purchases - one for 2% cashback (NFCU) and the other for 3x points dining,/2x transportation (Chase). Both of those do not have foreign transaction fees ...
Hi, I know what I do but my accounts will not be the same as yours so irreverent.You could as others do , over a day or so when your forign exchange rate is steady, do a few buys of things then do the mathematics to find which are most advantage for ... Read More
What to do if you haven't received resident cards but partner has by kyle247365
Hi,We attended our AIMA last year October, we had our appointments at separate AIMA offices within Lisbon. I had a very helpful officer that told me he understands the addressees in the Algarve can be problematic and changed my address to the one I ...
Believe me: no letter (physical post) sent to Pedro Portugal Gaspar it left unread.This is a fact.That doesn't mean Kyle will have the problem miraculously solved. - @inescunhajorgetraducoes Please may I have link to the data supporting this "fact" ... Read More
Moving to Portugal by stnfarrowj
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required?
Sorry I forgot.That'll be 26 Dinar for that advice, the usual one Dinar per word. Read More
Moving to Portugal by stnfarrowj
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required?
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required? - @stnfarrowjHi under ... Read More
There's something happening on Saturday 06 September 2025
Nothing to do on Saturday 06 September 2025 ? There's a band playing in Leiria and think there's tickets still available and enough time to get yourself some new guitar strings and practice.https://rockin1000portugal.pt/en/ Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
@TGCampoAny vehicle used on the road must comply with whatever regulations are in force. There are some rules about motorcycle exhausts which are quite easy to check just by reading what's stamped on them, though the rules may not apply to older ... Read More