AuMargaret
Australian expat in Portugal
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Registration: 02 March 2015
SNS - need to change my address
Hello Everyone. I have tried various agencies in order to advise SNS of my new home address.SEF have my new address, but wasnt helpful about where I can change it within SNS.Financas has it - I'm paying IMI.Went to Registo - not them - they told me ... Read More
Unfair Taxes in Portugal by AuMargaret
Hello to all on Expat.Com Why doesn't anybody complain here in Portugal? It seems that everyone just takes what is dished up by the Government without making comments or asking questions. For example, only the very large cities in Portugal ...
Hmmm. Grab tax from anywhere to pay for this Govt corruption! Read More
What are you missing in Portugal? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Portugal, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Portugal. Do you miss any aspects of your home ...
I miss the food culture of my country a lot. Long lazy cafe breakfasts/brunches of delicious food such as eggs Benedict! To name just a few ingredients I cannot buy: fresh pouring cream - here there is only UHT cream. rhubarb - so no rhubarb ... Read More
A good website
I recently had problems with an internet/TV supplier which seemed that I could not resolve. My PT friend provided me with a website that names and shames businesses. The supplier read what I wrote about my problem with them and now they have ... Read More
Voting in Portugal as an Expat by JohnnyPT
[color=#1d7ec0][large][b]Portuguese local elections 2021[/b][/large][/color]In portuguese local elections (municipal elections), representatives for the three local government bodies are chosen:聽 聽- Parish Councils ("[b]Juntas de ...
Thank you Johnny. Good info. I will go to vote tomorrow. But. I didn鈥檛 get anything in writing to say that I had registered. Something makes me doubt that I will be able to vote鈥�. Read More
Voting in Portugal as an Expat by JohnnyPT
[color=#1d7ec0][large][b]Portuguese local elections 2021[/b][/large][/color]In portuguese local elections (municipal elections), representatives for the three local government bodies are chosen:聽 聽- Parish Councils ("[b]Juntas de ...
Yes I have done the 3838 and that鈥檚 how I now know I am not on the electoral role. Read More
Voting in Portugal as an Expat by JohnnyPT
[color=#1d7ec0][large][b]Portuguese local elections 2021[/b][/large][/color]In portuguese local elections (municipal elections), representatives for the three local government bodies are chosen:聽 聽- Parish Councils ("[b]Juntas de ...
I am not a PT citizen. I am a Permanent Resident. Read More
Voting in Portugal as an Expat by JohnnyPT
[color=#1d7ec0][large][b]Portuguese local elections 2021[/b][/large][/color]In portuguese local elections (municipal elections), representatives for the three local government bodies are chosen:聽 聽- Parish Councils ("[b]Juntas de ...
I am annoyed to learn I am not on the electoral role and I really wanted to vote. I went through the process at my Junta. The attendant there seemed rather hopeless. Even though I have my PT ID card, I had to go back next day with a FULL birth ... Read More
Unfair Taxes in Portugal by AuMargaret
Hello to all on Expat.Com Why doesn't anybody complain here in Portugal? It seems that everyone just takes what is dished up by the Government without making comments or asking questions. For example, only the very large cities in Portugal ...
I dont think that is anything to do with the 23% tax charged on ALL utilities here in PT. Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Yes, Sao Martinho do Porto looks lovely. It is a nice place, however as I said earlier, it is very "wet" quite a lot of the year. I lived close by in Salir do Porto which is a walk around the bay from Sao Martinho. The solicitor ... Read More
Unfair Taxes in Portugal by AuMargaret
Hello to all on Expat.Com Why doesn't anybody complain here in Portugal? It seems that everyone just takes what is dished up by the Government without making comments or asking questions. For example, only the very large cities in Portugal ...
The goods and services tax (GST) in Australia is a value added tax of 10% on most goods and services sales, with some exemptions (such as for certain food, healthcare and housing items) and concessions. Groceries are all taxed (GST) at the same ... Read More
Unfair Taxes in Portugal
Hello to all on Expat.Com Why doesn't anybody complain here in Portugal? It seems that everyone just takes what is dished up by the Government without making comments or asking questions. For example, only the very large cities in Portugal ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hello AuMargaret, Interesting and helpful, thank you. I do not like wet, Toronto, where we live now, is humid in summer, and at times way too much. I experienced humidity in Guimaraes and Porto but have never been to Silver coast area, I ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Peter, you are welcome to write to me on laureelennon at gee mail dot com. I will send a further reply later. Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hello Peter I know Caldas well. It is my go to place for some things. Yes, it can still be a little "wet" at times there. I live about 20 Kms south of Caldas in a nice little town called Bombarral. It is a little more inland and I ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Tom The solicitor has her office in Sao Martinho (not UK). My first home here was in the next village around the bay from Sao Martinho. As I said previously, all around that area close to the sea will be "wet". At certain times of the ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Tom Just to say. NO, I did not get a UK solicitor. The solicitor must be Portuguese or they wouldn't know all the details of what is required for you to be living here, buying property etc. Definitely bargain on the price! Yes, I brought all ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hello Tom I know very well the areas you mention. My first home in Portugal was by the coast not far from Caldas da Rainha. I can tell you that along the Silver Coast anywhere near to the sea the atmosphere will be "wet" and almost ... Read More
Cost of Living in Portugal in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Portugal to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hello All To ask these types of questions is subjective. Everything is relative to where you live. Lisbon is hideously expensive. Living on the Silver Coast (Oeste) is so much easier and cheaper. Of course fuel is an issue in Portugal wherever ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Portugal
I think that if you have chosen to become a citizen of another country you should take an interest in that country's politics. That is not to say that you would not be interested in your birth nation's political scene. I am unable to vote ... Read More
Expats central region by blu&pace
So I know that most expats move to Porto, Lisbon or the Algarve. Are there any expats on here living in the Central regions?
Hi There are a lot of expats living around the silver coast area. All sorts - British, Dutch, French, etc. Take a look at Mais Jazz, Caldas da Rainha. There is a mixed bunch at the monthly session. Read More
Should I bring my car by penny1962
Should I bring my car from U.s. to lisbon
Outside of Lisbon you will need a car here in PT. Some coaches are great and offer a good service. From my town it costs me 5 Eur one way to go to Lisbon non-stop. The service is frequent. The Metro in Lisbon is very good. However, the train ... Read More
Should I bring my car by penny1962
Should I bring my car from U.s. to lisbon
Cars are expensive in PT so it might be worth considering. I have just done this exercise, but I drove my car over here from Spain. Driving over from Spain is a different thing altogether than paying for shipping. I got the tedious work done by ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I still think Portugal is cheaper than some other EU countries. I have lived in France, Spain, UK and Portugal. I take a ride on a large coach (very comfortable) between my town and Lisbon for a 45 minute trip. The cost of that journey is 5 Eur ... Read More
Exchanging Aussie drivers licence for a Portuguese one by Baklavaa
Hi everyone, I am just wondering if there are any Australians that could tell me about their experience of exchanging an Aussie drivers licence for a Portuguese one. Was it an easy process and what was involved? Grateful for all responses. Thank you
I am Australian. YES! A right pain in the backside for sure. There are mixed stories about how to go about obtaining the PT driving licence. I was driving on my International Licence for the first few months I lived in PT. I spent many hours (and 2 ... Read More
Municipal Tax Charge
I purchased my property near Caldas da Rainha on 24 Oct 2014. I have learned that I have to pay Municipal Tax (rates) for the whole of 2014! This is totally unfair. In UK and Aust at the time of exchange the Council Rates (tax) are proportioned ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
HI I have recently come to live permanently near Sao Martinho do Porto. Originally from Australia, I have lived and worked in various countries. I came to Portugal (Cascais) 8 years ago for a holiday and was so taken with it that I kept coming ... Read More