Regina Acheampong
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 01 March 2023
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Weather in Portugal by tony359
Hi all,I live in the UK and I am considering moving to a warmer and sunnier country, hence I have been considering Portugal. Some friends suggested Coimbra, just North of Lisbon. I've been keeping an eye on a webcam I found online to see how the ...
The north of Portugal is typically more gloomy/rainy/colder than Lisbon/the south. It鈥檚 why I chose Lisbon. I love the sun! Read More
I'm confused about property taxes in Portugal... by juliet1980
I'm confused about property taxes in Portugal. I saw someone (I don't remember where but I think it was on youtube) claim that property taxes in Portugal are so much cheaper than in the UK. I am not familiar with property taxes in the UK but in the ...
@juliet1980 Hi Juliet, I can confirm as an American that property taxes here are MUCH cheaper than what I pay in the states. For example, my home in the US is worth approx. $550k and I pay almost $4000 a year in property taxes. My place here in ... Read More
SEF odivelas by Newly_arrived35
I just recently had my appointment with SEF odivelas in Lisbon. Was just wanting to ask if anyone else has had their interview with this particular office and if yes, was wondering if they have received their residence cards?- how long did it ...
Hello all!I finally received my residence visa and SEF appointment in Odivelas! Can someone point me to the link for the application I must file during my SEF appointment?Thanks in advance! Read More
Can you live in a different EU country other than Portugal with D7? by aykut82
Hi,Since there are no borders in EU, can you keep a rental apartment in Portugal and live in France so that you can continue to work towards your citizenship without being there physically?I am wondering how do they check if you are in actually ...
I think the lack of NIF activity would give you away. Also, not sure why this would be beneficial. Why pay for an apartment in a country you don鈥檛 want to be in? Just come to visit and work towards citizenship in France. Read More
Timeout limit for the D7 visa by kocali
Hi everyone,It has been 9 months since I applied for the D7 visa and submitted the documents. However, there is no response yet. As far as you know, is there a timeout limit for the process? In other words, a situation like being excluded from ...
@kocali where did you apply? I鈥檝e been waiting for almost 6 months, but I鈥檝e heard back from the consulate. Just waiting to hear back from SEF. By law, you鈥檙e supposed to get an answer within 60 days. However, the Washington DC ... Read More
Golden Visa Citizenship by joellensmail
Boa Noite, I am a US Citizen who is considering a Golden Visa Citizenship within the next 5-10 years. My husband and I would like to start the process but have some questions regarding the financial aspect of this citizenship. If we purchase a ...
@joellensmail from my understanding, you will not qualify for the golden visa if you finance a home. This is what I was told. You'd need to buy it in cash. However, as others have pointed out you don't need the GV as a path to citizenship. The D7 ... Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa by UKMark
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ...
Hello,My visa appointment is on 3/8. I already own an apartment in Portugal and have Medis private insurance since December. Do I still need to purchase travel insurance? I'd like to avoid paying for another policy if I don't need it, but it's hard ... Read More