wcg2
American expat in Portugal
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American
Lives in Lourinh脙拢, Lisbon Di
Registration: 08 January 2022
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Moving to Lourinha by Kayalaoui
I would like to know if they are expats in Lourinha. I am coming on vacation in April 2019 then moving in 2020 I choose Lourinha. I speak french and English. Can you get in touch with me and let me know about the area. I would appreciate it. Thank ...
@ljwaks @ljwaks Boa tarde. I moved to Lourinh茫 in October 2022, solo and without a car, from the U.S. I love it! Peaceful, calm, kind and helpful neighbors and villagers, gorgeous ocean views. Bus to Lisbon is easy, convenient, and ... Read More
2 year residence visa fees by foyese9334
Hello all, How much is the cost of 2 year residence card once you have your interview with SEF?What are the modes of payment? for example: cash, debit card/ foreign credit card or internet transfer.thank you.
The SEF office in Espinho charged me 158,15 euros last month (January 2023). They took cash or debit card. My understanding is offices are different and some only take cash. I detailed my SEF experience here: ... Read More
How to learn European Portuguese by JohnnyPT
Why Portuguese ?Learning Portuguese does take a lot of work, I admit it is a challenge (especially grammar and pronunciation), but there are a lot of benefits to being able to speak Portuguese as well. It will empower you and can also be fun and ...
@JohnnyPT 馃ぃ馃槀馃ぃ Thank you for the correction! Good thing I'm starting lessons! 馃榿馃榿 Read More
How to learn European Portuguese by JohnnyPT
Why Portuguese ?Learning Portuguese does take a lot of work, I admit it is a challenge (especially grammar and pronunciation), but there are a lot of benefits to being able to speak Portuguese as well. It will empower you and can also be fun and ...
@JohnnyPT Ola! Just want to say Lourinha on the Silver Coast has a senior citizens center that offers Portuguese lessons for foreigners. The one-hour, in-person class meets once a week, following the local academic calendar. So it's a nine-month ... Read More
How did you ship all your stuff? by Steven Hoffman
I鈥檓 going to do a huge purge before I make the move. I don鈥檛 have much stuff. Maybe a couple of large boxes or travel trunk.thanks for helping me outsteven
@Steven Hoffman I moved solo to the Silver Coast last month as an over-60 retiree. Deep purging. My Delta flight included one free checked bag, one free carryon, and a second checked bag for $100. After the second bag, though, each additional bag ... Read More
Silver Coast Retirement by GuestPoster2367
Hi, my name is Jo. I'm looking to move to Portugal from the US in the next 3-4 years. I would like to get some suggestions for places along the Silver Coast good for a single female. Towns large enough for social activity, etc. and close to ...
Before signing my Silver Coast lease I Google Mapped nearby conveniences, and of course the satellite and street views. I discovered if I map directions from my condo on the ocean to any nearby destination, and then click on bicycle as the mode of ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
@williamstony360聽Thank you, William!聽 Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
@JohnnyPT聽Muito obrigada! Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
@JohnnyPT聽Not sure if I'm allowed to post this link to my D7 Residency Visa Timeline and Expenses but here it is as it might be a聽 helpful reference point for others in the U.S. I received approval of my visa application from the Portugal ... Read More
Atlantico Bank for D7?
Ola. I'm curious if anyone here has successfully used聽[link under review]聽to meet D7 Residency Visa application requirements for a Portuguese bank account.聽I've read Atlantico allows DIY remote account opening from the US, and ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
UPDATE: My state is under the jurisdiction of the Washington DC consulate, which uses VFS Global. While the VFS checklist states documentation of a 6-month hotel reservation is acceptable, the consulate office this week replied with the following ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
Hello! For a 2-3 month rental, consider VRBO.com and Airbnb.com. VRBO offers better cancellation policies in my experience. For longer term, check out idealista.com, which includes many real estate agency listings as well as some listings from ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
Here is text copy of email reply I received today from VFS Global, despite earlier auto-reply that the Helpline was closed: "Thank you for contacting VFS Global. "You can apply 6 months prior your departure date for national visa as the ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
Thank you for the info. US residents should be aware that not all states fall under VFS jurisdiction. New Jersey residents, for example, must use the consulate in Newark, NJ, which does not contract with VFS. Here is the link to Areas of ... Read More