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I am 2, maybe 3, years from emigrating to Portugal

David_NOVA

Hello all,


As the title states I am at most 3 years from making the move from DC to Portugal as a retiree.


The question I have is there anything I can do this far out to prepare and lay the ground work for a successful move? Are there things you wished you knew that far out?


Thank you very much for your answers.


David

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JohnnyPT

Hi David, Welcome.


I think that during this period you should take the opportunity to visit the country and start choosing a place to live, as you will have to have a lease or buy a house, since one of the requirements is accommodation, in order to be granted a residence permit.


As for the rest, I think a year is enough to organise the documentation.


Some help here:


Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=971460


Visa for RETIREMENT PURPOSES

(General + specific documentation)


Regards

TaruR

Hi David,


Beyond what JohnnyPT has said, you may want to consider getting a NIF and opening a bank account.


I would also suggest keeping track generally how long visa applications are taking so you know when to start your process.


Taru

David_NOVA

@TaruR

Oh, I didn't know I could apply for an NIF before moving there. I will definitely get on that. Thank you.

David_NOVA

@JohnnyPT

I have a plan to visit again within the next year. Thank you for the information.

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