MateoT7
American expat in Portugal
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16
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American
Registration: 19 September 2025
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Visiting to explore moving to Portugal by MateoT7
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ...
@JohnnyPT Also found a good Group on Facebook.Again, you rock! Thanks for the information. Read More
Visiting to explore moving to Portugal by MateoT7
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ...
@SimCityAT Thank you SimCityAT.@StrontiumI would absolutely love to meet native Portuguese but they won't have the insights of becoming a expat that someone who has already done it would have. That being said, while you have provided good ... Read More
Visiting to explore moving to Portugal
Hello Everyone,I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.So, flight ... Read More
Relocate on budget by ludaj62
Hi everyone 鈥� I鈥檓 planning a big life change and would really appreciate real experiences and specific recommendations.A little about me: I鈥檓 a 62-year-old single woman. I am currently going through a divorce, and with my limited ...
@SimCityAT Wow! Excellent information!The best part of this is that you all (and you specifically) are making my preferred weather and living locations even more attractive (southern part of the country, islands). Nice!Now the icing on the cake ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@JohnnyPT Cool. Thanks. Read More
Seasons in Portugal by MateoT7
I've done a bit of research on the seasons in Portugal but numbers really don't tell the whole story.I'm looking to travel to Portugal during the worst weather for tourism to get a feel for what to really expect in the different regions. Can someone ...
As a reply to all of you, thank you very much! This is all such great information. I am so very glad I found this site!I'm now looking at November or January to visit. I do prefer warmer weather and good beach access but I have two cats and would ... Read More
Relocate on budget by ludaj62
Hi everyone 鈥� I鈥檓 planning a big life change and would really appreciate real experiences and specific recommendations.A little about me: I鈥檓 a 62-year-old single woman. I am currently going through a divorce, and with my limited ...
@TGCampo Excellent! Thank you. With my small investments as a supplement, I could be okay.Thanks, again. Read More
Working remotely by preetiupal
If we have an employee who is employed at our entity in netherlands but moves to portugal, are we able to allow them to work remotely for around 7-weeks until their contract ends? They have refugee status so are able to move freely but need to ...
@JohnnyPT Excellent information! Love the site and your work on it. No wonder it was identified as one of the best expat websites. Read More
Working remotely by preetiupal
If we have an employee who is employed at our entity in netherlands but moves to portugal, are we able to allow them to work remotely for around 7-weeks until their contract ends? They have refugee status so are able to move freely but need to ...
I plan on possibly working remotely as a private contractor while living in Portugal. Most, if not all of the work would likely be for US companies but not necessarily.What type of visa would be required?Would I need a different visa if I also ... Read More
Is it normal to wait over 7 months for AIMA appointment ? by G眉ng枚r Ates
I paid 拢379 instead of 拢397, which was my mistake. After I physically visited AIMA, they told me it was not a problem and that I just had to wait. Today, it has officially been more than seven months. I have received no response ...
Sounds like it is a very good thing that I am a very patient person! 馃榿 Read More
Relocate on budget by ludaj62
Hi everyone 鈥� I鈥檓 planning a big life change and would really appreciate real experiences and specific recommendations.A little about me: I鈥檓 a 62-year-old single woman. I am currently going through a divorce, and with my limited ...
@TGCampo Where does $3200/mth fall? Still doable? 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 ...
My favorite is Pimsleur. It's not free but it is very inexpensive, and if you go premium, you get access to every language they teach. 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 Hey Johnny,I'm afraid I must agree with hanibal18. I have a Brazilian friend who lives in Sao Paolo who would also agree. When I was in French Guiana there was a Brazilian woman there that I also talked to. Both have said that Brazilians ... Read More
Seasons in Portugal
I've done a bit of research on the seasons in Portugal but numbers really don't tell the whole story.I'm looking to travel to Portugal during the worst weather for tourism to get a feel for what to really expect in the different regions. Can someone ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@SimCityATThank you for the encouragement! I have no problem traveling alone, and exploring new places too. Loved Lisbon when I was there in the Navy (1978) but really prefer being in smaller towns within easy reach of the larger cities. Right now ... Read More