beckfordv
English looking for information about Portugal
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Speaks English Learning basic Portugese
Registration: 03 December 2023
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Private health care by maryhawley
I am 69 years old, and in process to receive my Portuguese passport. I currently reside in San Francisco. My attorney tells me that I should purchase health insurance before I turn 70 which is in a year. Can anyone advise on the best private ...
We have CUF, a leading healthcare provider providing high-quality private healthcare services in Portugal. They were recommended to us and can be located online here: cuf.pt/en. We have since found them friendly, responsive and ... Read More
To ship or buy a new car in Portugal by annie40
Hi there,we are planning on moving to Portugal full-time this fall from the US. We have a mini Cooper convertible and thought about having it shipped. However, someone said that the emissions levels in Portugal are different to the US. has anyone ...
@annie40 We were told not to bother (and we did not) because of the cost of doing so and the hassle, and the age of the vehicle could significantly impact you financially. It's easier and cheaper to buy elsewhere and ship across while in Portugal. Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
@mrcbmtho We were told that by others, but realised that it is not consistent, and we did not get an AIMA on receiving our D7. However, two individuals we know were lucky to have got theirs! The roll of the dice and where it falls :-) Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
We were in a similar position up to the second week in March, trying to get an AIMA appointment to avoid the close call with our D7 visas. We worked out that if we called persistently early morning, and the last 1.5 hours before they closed, we'd ... Read More