Wim Kay
South African looking for information about Portugal
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16
About me
South African
Registration: 04 April 2019
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D7 visa - initial duration residence by JMH71
Hi all, Maybe I’m reading too much into this (or too tired) but I’m having a hard time understanding the residency duration for a D7 visa. The website says... This visa is a residence visa valid for two entries in the country and ...
Residence visa is issued to allow you to come to Portugal and remain for 4 months in which time you make an appointment and apply for residence permit. You only have two entries on the visa. Once you have been issued the residence permit you have ... Read More
Introduction - Margarida Barbosa by GuestPoster379
Hi all, My name is Margarida Barbosa, I'm Portuguese living in Lisbon and I work as recruiter and a Career Advisor. Throughout my career (and life!) I found out that I was a natural on assisting and supporting others, so I've been in this ...
Thank you very much! Read More
Introduction - Margarida Barbosa by GuestPoster379
Hi all, My name is Margarida Barbosa, I'm Portuguese living in Lisbon and I work as recruiter and a Career Advisor. Throughout my career (and life!) I found out that I was a natural on assisting and supporting others, so I've been in this ...
Hello Margarida Do you have any advice on finding a construction company in the Vila Do Conde area to construct a building of approximately 600m2 and 4 levels? Any help would be most appreciated! Regards Wim Read More
Temporary residence permit, D7 visa financial requirements by hoperto
Greetings! As i understood, D7 visa is designed to attain a temporary residency for a people with stable income. While my gf is suitable to apply for it & can prove a stable income, it isn't going to work for me. My income is from ...
With regards the investment income I was informed by the consulate in Capetown to provide Title deeds and proof of ownership of investments providing income. So I believe any income must be proven and sustainable. I did ask how much income was ... Read More
Plans by Vbpro100
Hello everyone, so I am considering moving to Portugal within the next year. So here’s my situation: I’m a Sephardic Jew living in Los Angeles and when I heard that Spain and Portugal passed a law that allows Sephardic Jews with ancestry ...
Hello Vbpro I’m pretty new to Portugal but can give the following information. Yes the Algarve region is definitely the area with the longest summer. I do believe that most Portuguese themselves would choose to live there. Speaking some ... Read More
Right hand drive vechicle by Wim Kay
Hello everyone Would anyone know if it’s possible to bring a Right Hand Drive vehicle into Portugal when emigrating? Is there a law preventing the registration of such vehicles? WimKay
Hello SimCityAt That’s great news Thanks for the detailed answer! WimKay Read More
Right hand drive vechicle
Hello everyone Would anyone know if it’s possible to bring a Right Hand Drive vehicle into Portugal when emigrating? Is there a law preventing the registration of such vehicles? WimKay Read More
Looking to move from South Africa to Portugal, where to start!!! by SheenaNut
Hi Everyone, I am in the process of trying to sell up in South Africa and would like to relocate to Portugal but I have no idea where to start. Do I need to do all the legal paper work first regarding immigrating before buying property or is that ...
Hi Sheenanut I’m also South African, and a little further down the path. No problem to buy in Portugal. Lots of problems to sell in SA for a decent price at the moment as you know. Some small details such as opening a bank account and getting ... Read More
The Expat Coefficient by michaellloyd55
Having recently purchased my small retirement home near the Silver Coast, what I am finding is that estimates for plumbers, electricians and small building works becomes ludicrous when they know you are an Expat. What I am learning is that you ...
Thank You ! Will definitely contact them for a quote Read More
The Expat Coefficient by michaellloyd55
Having recently purchased my small retirement home near the Silver Coast, what I am finding is that estimates for plumbers, electricians and small building works becomes ludicrous when they know you are an Expat. What I am learning is that you ...
Hello Michael I am about to undertake a large construction project in Vila do Conde and I’m also new to Portugal. I think any new immigrant must be wary of being overcharged no matter the country. Most probably the best solution is personal ... Read More
Customs: Taxes& Fees? by LAJAMES
Hello all. I am "retiring" to Portugal. I have already gone through the process of getting a NIF, the bank account, the apartment, etc. And now I have my residence Visa. I have reduced what was a cluttered life down to about 12 moving ...
Hi La James It’s my intention to retire in Portugal as well. I have bought property in Vila do Conde north of Porto. I am seeing a lawyer in Porto at the beginning of May and will ask the questions you have raised and will report back online I ... Read More
Purchasing a vechicle in Portugal by Wim Kay
From what I’ve seen secondhand cars are expensive in Portugal. Is it better to purchase new? Is finance available easily? Any info would be greatly appreciated !
Hi yes, that’s the info I’ve got Hence investigating new car prices and financing but have had no luck online Read More
Purchasing a vechicle in Portugal by Wim Kay
From what I’ve seen secondhand cars are expensive in Portugal. Is it better to purchase new? Is finance available easily? Any info would be greatly appreciated !
Hi Dan From information I’ve gotten, second hand vechicles are very expensive in Portugal and generally have high mileage. I also know thought of Germany but apparently you will pay a import tax unless you can prove you have owned the vehicle ... Read More
Purchasing a vechicle in Portugal
From what I’ve seen secondhand cars are expensive in Portugal. Is it better to purchase new? Is finance available easily? Any info would be greatly appreciated ! Read More