busyboy50
Canadian expat in Portugal
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Registration: 23 November 2022
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Retirement and permanent residency by Guestposter155
We are looking to retire next year and after going through all of the necessary requirements it states on one website that in order to get permanent聽residency after the five years we will have to pass a language test.We are in our late sixties ...
@sallythomas Tis true! My Portuguese teacher who assisted in setting the test assured me the rule is you need to pass a language test to become a citizen in Portugal. I am in my 70's and can do it so you should be able to do it. determination is ... Read More
D7 visa applications from Canada by rwe42ue47
@Julien Hello, we are a Canadian couple looking to move to the Algarve on a D7 visa.I noticed there is a thread in the forum for different countries but I did not see Canada listed there.Does anyone have experience with the D7 visa applications from ...
@rwe42ue47 Hi, There are actually many of us here. I came to Portugal last July (2022) from Niagara Falls, Ontario on the D7 visa. Read More
DATE ON RESIDENCE CARD by aimof
Is the date of SEF appointment and rcpt same as date on the residence card
@aimof it is on mine Read More
Medical Insurance for 60+ by steve13ab1
HiWife (59) and I (62) moving to maderia later this year. The D7 application requires medical cover, although not entirely clear what level of cover is acceptable. Can anyone recommend a company that covers oldies that has been successfully used ...
@steve13ab1 mgen Read More
Can I keep my US Driver's License by cynthiaelsener
Can I keep my US Driver's License if we're only going to be in Portugal for 2 years?Also, can we own a car in Portugal while using US Driver's Licenses? How does insurance work?Thanks!!!
@donn25 The psych test is being asked for anyone 60 and over when you exchange your driver's license. IMT sent me their outline of what they want. Read More
Can I keep my US Driver's License by cynthiaelsener
Can I keep my US Driver's License if we're only going to be in Portugal for 2 years?Also, can we own a car in Portugal while using US Driver's Licenses? How does insurance work?Thanks!!!
@donn25 I am over the age of 60 and applied one month ago for a Portuguese license. I was contacted by IMT with a list of requirements one of which was the psych test. I have now complete the psych test and have it ready for submission. Read More
Can I keep my US Driver's License by cynthiaelsener
Can I keep my US Driver's License if we're only going to be in Portugal for 2 years?Also, can we own a car in Portugal while using US Driver's Licenses? How does insurance work?Thanks!!!
@JohnnyPT The age limit is being strictly followed. I am over 60 years old and IMT made me take the medical and psych tests. Another friend who is over 60 just renewed her license and was also required to take the psych test before IMT would renew ... Read More
Just when did I establish residence? by donn25
I was getting started with the IMT request for driver's license exchange, and they want me to declare what day I established residence in Portugal.From my point of it, I kind of oozed in over a period of about six months. 聽Took possession of a ...
Yes I had my medical for the driver's license, but did not need the health number as I went through private insurance. Read More
Driver's License by busyboy50
Good Morning, I am a Portuguese resident from Canada who is attempting to get an exchange license, Because I am over 60 I need to get a psychological test for the exchange. The difficulty I am having is finding someone in Lisbon who will deliver ...
@AmitBarua Thanks...good to know Read More
Driver's License
Good Morning, I am a Portuguese resident from Canada who is attempting to get an exchange license, Because I am over 60 I need to get a psychological test for the exchange. The difficulty I am having is finding someone in Lisbon who will deliver ... Read More
Rcmp Results by aimof
We are preparing our docs for D7 visaWe rcvd our RCMP reports .......by error I opened the envelope to see the results. Will the Portugese Consulate accept this open Envelope.. As the RCMP I requested another copy. They ...
@aimof I used my local region police for my criminal record and when returned the envelope wasn't sealed. I took the report out photocopied it and sent it in an email to my Portuguese lawyer. Never had a problem with SEF my lawyer or anyone else.A. ... Read More
National Health Number by busyboy50
Good Afternoon, I know this topic has been covered, probably a number of times, but I need to ask and read about it again. I have a Resident Permit and my 6 months in Portugal, which the Portuguese Consulate in Toronto stated I needed before being ...
@Jk1976 thank you for the information.... Read More
National Health Number
Good Afternoon, I know this topic has been covered, probably a number of times, but I need to ask and read about it again. I have a Resident Permit and my 6 months in Portugal, which the Portuguese Consulate in Toronto stated I needed before being ... Read More
Open a bank account in Portugal as a non-resident by JohnnyPT
Open a bank account in Portugal as a non-resident If you are a: A. Resident in an EU country B. Resident in a non-EU country B1. Banks in Portugal that allow to open an account without NIF B2. Banks in Portugal that allow to open an ...
@JohnnyPT Hi ..my ex-wife tried to open a bank account at the Millennium with her NIF and she was pointed to the new regulations which stated she needed a resident Permit before an account would ne opened. Needless to say she did not open an account ... Read More
What is the Proof of Income for a Mortgage Loan? by Kimjousha321
What is the Proof of Income for a Mortgage Loan?
When the bank required proof of income I jut showed them last year's income tax. The bank accepted it without question. In fact I used the same income receipt when I applied for my Residency Permit. Read More