Strontium
Cuban expat in Spain
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373
About me
Cuban
Lives in Bodingo
Registration: 27 April 2019
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expenses - US credit card OR PT debit card? by sfaznpinoy
We just moved here a few days ago.I've been using either one of my US credit card for many of my purchases - one for 2% cashback (NFCU) and the other for 3x points dining,/2x transportation (Chase). Both of those do not have foreign transaction fees ...
Hi, I know what I do but my accounts will not be the same as yours so irreverent.You could as others do , over a day or so when your forign exchange rate is steady, do a few buys of things then do the mathematics to find which are most advantage for ... Read More
What to do if you haven't received resident cards but partner has by kyle247365
Hi,We attended our AIMA last year October, we had our appointments at separate AIMA offices within Lisbon. I had a very helpful officer that told me he understands the addressees in the Algarve can be problematic and changed my address to the one I ...
Believe me: no letter (physical post) sent to Pedro Portugal Gaspar it left unread.This is a fact.That doesn't mean Kyle will have the problem miraculously solved. - @inescunhajorgetraducoes Please may I have link to the data supporting this "fact" ... Read More
Moving to Portugal by stnfarrowj
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required?
Sorry I forgot.That'll be 26 Dinar for that advice, the usual one Dinar per word. Read More
Moving to Portugal by stnfarrowj
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required?
Hi all, Could anyone recommend a company that managers the end to end move to Portugal including D7 visa, mortgage, lawyer, tax advice etc. ?Alternatively, any advice on how best to coordinate all the activity that required? - @stnfarrowjHi under ... Read More
There's something happening on Saturday 06 September 2025
Nothing to do on Saturday 06 September 2025 ? There's a band playing in Leiria and think there's tickets still available and enough time to get yourself some new guitar strings and practice.https://rockin1000portugal.pt/en/ Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
@TGCampoAny vehicle used on the road must comply with whatever regulations are in force. There are some rules about motorcycle exhausts which are quite easy to check just by reading what's stamped on them, though the rules may not apply to older ... Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections. by Strontium
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes?
Good news for you.... Law no. 25/2025 of 12 March, which amends the technical inspection regime for motor vehicles, revokes the rules that provided for mandatory periodic inspections (IPO) for motorbikes, tricycles and quadricycles with a cylinder ... Read More
Motorcycle mandatory periodic inspections.
I know this was being looked by "government" with a possible view of ending the periodic inspections. Anyone know if this has gone through and is now law so no more inspections for over 125cc bikes? Read More
Importing a car by kinggra68
HiI would appreciate if anyone on here has had experience of importing a car into Portugal from Canada. I found a previous importation of some boxes of personal items such as linens, household wares and photos etc to be a very complicated and ...
First check if you are eligible for "tax" exemption on the one vehicle new resident scheme. If not then work out the vast amount of tax you'll pay on a vehicle import, this obviously does not include other fees you'll pay. If you search on the ... Read More
Car transfer to Madrid by Kev63
Hi. I'm looking for a car transfer to Madrid from Lisbon for me and my dog.If you know anyone who can provide this service聽 聽
Better to start by asking in Madrid, if you don't know anyone in Madrid then social medias may help.Easier to get a local Madrid driver, rent a car - quick look 鈧� 26 for 2 days PLUS Cross border travel to Portugal charge 鈧�20 PLUS fuel. ... Read More
Insurance broker in Lisbon by mozwoeld
One of our concerns about becoming a resident of Portugal is getting healthcare. We are in our 70s, I have German citizenship but am a US citizen living in the US as is my husband. Anyone have an insurance broker to recommend in Lisbon. Thanks ...
Nor sure why you'd want broker in Lisbon unless you are there and maybe speak/read Portuguese to the level of understanding medical Portuguese. Shirly an interweb search in your home country for overseas medical insurance quotes will give a ... Read More
Bedroom for rent in Lisbon by Lisk
Hello guysI'm going to Lisbon at the end of May. Does anyone know about a bedroom around 300 鈧�, in the region of Agualva, Cac茅m and S茫o MarcosThank you
Hello guys I'm going to Lisbon at the end of May. Does anyone know about a bedroom around 300 鈧�, in the region of Agualva, Cac茅m and S茫o Marcos Thank you - @LiskHi and Welcome,I don't have a room to rent but you could look for ... Read More
Flatio rental agreement is suitable for a D7 visa? by Leslie57
Hi there! My wife and I are looking at applying for a D7 visa to live in Porto from UK. We are off to Porto next week (early April) to explore! While we are there we are going to attempt getting our NIF numbers and open a Bank account. Does anyone ...
Hi and Welcome,Take paperwork to get NIF at Financas聽 on UK address.Take聽 dual sim phone (or old 2nd phone) and get a PT sim (airport shop can supply) as local contacts do not like to call "overseas" numbers.Print off contact details (so ... Read More
Age limits for teaching English or finding work in Portugal by jfweber23
Hello! My husband (who is an EU passport holder) and I (U.S. citizen) would like to relocate to Portugal from the U.S. We will be relocating with our small dog. I am 60 years old with a lot of experience teaching English as a foreign language and I ...
PS, upon asking my brother said he got work by contacting "language schools" directly with a short relevant CV and his availability, then, repeating the same a couple of months later as some jobs were a temporary couple of hours a week one to ... Read More
Good areas in Portugal for expats from USA? by escapers8
We are beginning to research moving to Portugal from the Seattle area. We are looking for a town or city large enough to have good health care, near the coast, moderate cost of living, good culture and art scene, and a reasonable number of other ...
We are beginning to research moving to Portugal from the Seattle area. We are looking for a town or city large enough to have good health care, near the coast, moderate cost of living, good culture and art scene, and a reasonable number of other ... Read More