4betterorworse
English expat in Portugal
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Registration: 30 September 2023
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AIMA appt update by vwcastleton
Hi All We have our D7 along with AIMA appointments and will be arriving in Portugal Nov 22nd. Our AIMA interview is not until early June 2026. I have read lots about documentation required for this interview, can anyone shed up to date info on what ...
@vwcastleton Good afternoon, my husbands application is with the solicitors, waiting now for 2 plus years to get an appointment. However, documentation required were as follows2 passport picturesMarriage certificateHealth insurance Social security ... Read More
Renewal of residency by Kkaye
Hello has anyone from UK been through the process of renewing their residency. I obtained a five year residency just before Brexit came in. It runs out in Dec, any information, suggestions or guidance? I’m getting confused and overwhelmed ...
Go to your local camara and speak to them.Upon having a conversation with them I was told just to see them.Hopefully this will help Read More
Changing driving licence by quickmessage
I'm having a terrible time trying to change my driving licence. I just get sent round in circles. Please can someone HELP ?
@SimCityAT I have a portuguese driving licence as per requirement with a portuguese car and plate Read More
Changing driving licence by quickmessage
I'm having a terrible time trying to change my driving licence. I just get sent round in circles. Please can someone HELP ?
@northernlites Good morning I am german with a British licence. Following residency had to exchange my licence to a portuguese one , I am driving a registered portugues car and no insurance will accept a British licence, as you cannot leave your car ... Read More
A new dog as lonely
Good morning Does anyone have knowledge where I can get a puppy from. Breed of golden retriever or labrador, can be a mix of both. My golden is a 2 year old girl, I would like a boy. Read More
Missed SEF Appointment: Reapplying for D7 Visa by Mrt2
Hi,We obtained the D7 visa in 2022. The SEF appointment was scheduled 9 months after our initial entry date. After moving to Portugal and living there for a few months, we had to move back due to unfortunate circumstances, such as health issues and ...
My husband had his appointment in October last year, we were away.reapplied also using the new system on line, we are still waiting. We have now been living in portugal for 15 months Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@JulienHi we moved here at the end of February, that is we have a house in Caldas da Rainha. My husband is ex army myself a retired nursing sister. We have a puppy, now 1 year old. Like to go for walks, see history. Husband loves rugby, especially ... Read More