rjanderson1111
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 30 July 2023
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Rental lease and obtaining a D7 visa for Portugal by mgorman339
Hello, this is my first time posting a question. I'm planning on retiring to Portugal and have done a lot of reading but haven't started paperwork yet. I've read several times that it takes about a year to get the D7 visa and whatever else you need ...
My experience was that my D7 visa approval took 6 weeks from application. Getting the appointment took 3 months (USA). My residency permit was issued 6 weeks after the Visa. The timing on the appointment date depends on where you are applying ... Read More
Need help with our move by onekanalife
Hello, we are planning to move to portugal with the next year and a half. We are looking for A company to help us with residency,visas, paperwork, and finding a place to live. Any recommendations?
There are a number of companies whom are experts at what you are asking about. I used Relocate to Portugal as I chose Porto. RTP (this company) has expertise in everything and took care of all of it for me (and a lot of ex-pats I have met here) Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs without a VISA by samanthafriend
Hi!We're currently going through the VISA process but as you may know, you need a residency contract in order to apply. We have secured this and are now wanting to move in, whilst we await our VISA approval. (Our lawyer has said we can do this) ...
I did not have a baggage certificate (thus the estimate of value was low and as accurate as possible (used goods..)Ruby was my mover. I think they are based in the US but do international moves. they were good. I think you have to be as carful as ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs without a VISA by samanthafriend
Hi!We're currently going through the VISA process but as you may know, you need a residency contract in order to apply. We have secured this and are now wanting to move in, whilst we await our VISA approval. (Our lawyer has said we can do this) ...
@rjanderson1111I beleive the rate ws 23%. And because these were used household items I was told to give my best estimate of value (if it were to be sold by me). My experience with these type of slaes is the value is much less than new (As you ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs without a VISA by samanthafriend
Hi!We're currently going through the VISA process but as you may know, you need a residency contract in order to apply. We have secured this and are now wanting to move in, whilst we await our VISA approval. (Our lawyer has said we can do this) ...
Yes.That is what I did (and was also was told it is somewhat common to do with a D7 Visa) You will have import taxes which you would not have if you were already a resident. (The value of used household goods is not particularly high so it is not, ... Read More