Jk1976
Dutch looking for information about Portugal
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Lives in Cascais, Lisbon District
Speaks Dutch, English, German, French, Bahasa Indonesia
Registration: 05 January 2021
Driving UK to Portugal, how do you prove you arrived in Portugal ? by nimrod_1976
Hi, I am going to bring some of my personal items to Portugal via the ferry into Spain and then drive down to Portugal and then someone else will drive the van back to the UK and sell it.My question is the following as I will arrive in Spain and get ...
The Salamanco-Viseu route has one as well, I can confirm. 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 ...
So my response here is by no means an official solution, but we were advised by many other expats to avoid going to the health centers (the usual way of getting them) as it often results in long waiting times. The number you need is a n煤mero ... Read More
NHR application help by Wingover
Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...
Thanks Johnny, I think the problem is that while I got the NIF documents updated, I didn't sign and send them back. So is it possible that if you received an updated NIF document with correct address, but never signed it, it is considered invalid?I ... Read More
NHR application help by Wingover
Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...
Well, the Finan莽as office in Cascais doesn't allow visitors for this specific purpose. They have four options to choose from and even for NIF matters, people aren't welcome anymore. All has to be done online. So indeed I might need to contact ... Read More
NHR application help by Wingover
Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...
Thanks, tried it and indeed I get another message that it's not possible, so I'll go to Finan莽as tomorrow. Read More
NHR application help by Wingover
Hello everyone, Just finished my SEF appointment for the resident card and would like to apply for the NHR status. My lawyer is asking for a lot of money to do it and I an not comfortable doing it myself. I am also looking for a trusted accountant ...
Question: I am trying to arrange the NHR status in the system now, but I got an error message saying "N茫o se pode colocar a si pr贸prio como mandat谩rio." - could this be caused by the fact that I already cancelled my fiscal ... Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Portugal in one way or another. ...
One of the highlights was doing a road trip with my 11-year old son and our dog from Amsterdam to Cascais. He still talks about it until today. It was a way more pleasant way to move to Portugal than the flight my wife and daughter took! I'd do it ... Read More
How to build a social circle from scratch in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Due to Covid19, many of these groups may have conditioned or temporarily suspended events. In many of them, you can see that the last event took place in March 2020.聽聽But now everything seems to be getting back to normal ;)In what concerns ...
After having lived in Portugal for five months only, I can say that we are pretty happy with our social lives so far. We have a padel tennis group in Cascais with 120 people, tournaments are organized on a monthly basis but you can play almost every ... Read More
NIF number by dev009
Hi, Please help me the process of getting NIF number in LOJA DE CIDAD脙O DE LISBOA - MARVILA or Online if possible and timelines. I heard its free but i see some websites charging too much for NIF number. I have address proof(The junta de ...
Thanks, I think it is this procedure here:https://blog.bordr.io/how-to-update-your-address-on-the-financas-website/ Read More
NIF number by dev009
Hi, Please help me the process of getting NIF number in LOJA DE CIDAD脙O DE LISBOA - MARVILA or Online if possible and timelines. I heard its free but i see some websites charging too much for NIF number. I have address proof(The junta de ...
Question: I have tax representation from NIFonline and I am about to change my address via the eBalc茫o. Do I need to cancel tax representation or does this still have a function while I live in Portugal? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
@Boomeranng This is one of the reasons why we were hoping for Kota Kinabalu to benefit from a new Sabah-MM2H program. KK seems to offer more than Kuching for expat families with children. Ideally it will offer visas based on home purchases without ... Read More
Best and easiest way to ship parcels by Jk1976
I am an author and based in Cascais. I just published my book (The Demise of the West) and am now receiving requests for autographed versions which I will need to ship manually from Portugal.What would be the best (most reliable way) to ship them ...
With CTT or courier? The thing is that a hardcover book weighs half a kilo or so, costs a customer approx $20, so you don't want to add another $20 for shipping costs. Unsigned versions are shipped via the publisher, and ideally signed versions ... Read More
Best and easiest way to ship parcels
I am an author and based in Cascais. I just published my book (The Demise of the West) and am now receiving requests for autographed versions which I will need to ship manually from Portugal.What would be the best (most reliable way) to ship them ... Read More
Meeting people, making friends etc... by whgwhg001
Forgive me, I am a bit confused: Lately, I have been doing quite a lot of research on Portugal online and am keen on moving there later next year. I want to spend a week in Portugal this November to check out some areas in order to rent a furnished ...
After having been in Portugal for almost two months, I can say that it helps a lot to visit expat meetings (my wife gets them through facebook groups), but you could also use the Meetup app, which has many Portuguese and non-Portuguese members that ... Read More
Friends In Portugal by sunnynarang
HiMy Name is Sunny, me and my wife are looking to apply for D7 Visa, We are in our late 30's, We want to live on retirement visa, We are from New Delhi, India. We are looking for friends in Portugal. We have not decided yet, where we should live, ...
@chrisschubert21 hi Chris, yes, I used De Haan Logistics, which have a regular departure to Portugal so no long lead times. Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
@dwesthead66 Yes, you should find your contacts via friends who live here. I found a lawyer that charged EUR 100 to review a contract of 6 pages, so that was worth it. Read More
Buying property in portugal now by sdanders43
Hi,We are coming to Portugal in September and we are considering buying a property on the silver coast that we can rent until we retire in 5 years.聽 I was looking for opinions about the real estate market in Portugal right now.I am feeling like ...
Espa莽os Lisboa allows you to search for price drops and yes, there are definitely quite a couple of drops. Read More
Any bank open account with NIF only or visa by Antony Gamal Abdelmalak
I want to open account my plans is activo bank but they said must have residence firstSo need bank to open account In euro and dollar English support must All I have now PASSPORT and will have NIF soonMy university offers Caixa Geral de Depositos ...
Antony, i have a contact at Millennium BCP that may be able to help. She's a contact person for new accounts at MBCP Prestige. Opening will still require you to sign sone documents though, either locally or via a Portuguese embassy in your country. ... Read More
Friends In Portugal by sunnynarang
HiMy Name is Sunny, me and my wife are looking to apply for D7 Visa, We are in our late 30's, We want to live on retirement visa, We are from New Delhi, India. We are looking for friends in Portugal. We have not decided yet, where we should live, ...
Hi Sunny, we've made the move this summer from the Netherlands so i can probably pass on some tips, even though we don't require D7 visas as we are European citizens. Read More
Buying property in portugal now by sdanders43
Hi,We are coming to Portugal in September and we are considering buying a property on the silver coast that we can rent until we retire in 5 years.聽 I was looking for opinions about the real estate market in Portugal right now.I am feeling like ...
With interest rates rising rapidly, it'll be more difficult for people to secure a mortgage. However that shortfall in demand could be compensated if more foreign demand is created. It's possible that we see minor dips, but major crashes should only ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 ...
Might be nice to have a get together some time in Lisbon or so Read More
Cost of living rising : how do you feel it ? by Asa毛l H盲zaq
Hello everyone,Hope you're fine.We're writing an article about cost of living rising in the world, and we're looking for your point of view. Inflation is rising since the beginning of the year. Do you think the situation is getting worst or better ? ...
@TominStuttgart As someone who has a degree in Economics I don't understand your attitude towards the pretty moderate views I read here on inflation and the role of central banks in partially causing it. The effect money supply has on the value of ... Read More
How does everyone open a Portuguese bank account? Remotely. by GuestPoster23917
Hey everyone.I'm planning to apply for a d7 visa from Japan, but I noticed that I need to apply for a local bank card as part of the application requirements, and I already have a NIF, so all I need is my bank card.can you share any reliable ...
So here's my experience. I requested me and my wife's NIF numbers two months ago and they came through within a couple of weeks. I got a contact at Millennium BCP from a friend who's based in Portugal and the lady communicates to me via email and ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 ...
@mattyrees99 the expat community needs some reliable, English speaking people! Not sure what your speciality is but the real estate market is quite hot, meaning lots of renovations, especially in the Cascais area. Read More
Online Portuguese Lessons by LorieAnneC
Hi,I am starting Zoom lessons online to learn Portuguese, ad am wondering if anyone else can let me know if they have tried online learning and whether they learned Portuguese.Also, perhaps post links?Obrigada!
Memrise is a good app that teaches European Portuguese and also includes movie clips with real Portuguese speakers to get you to understand the normal spoken language. I find it really helpful. I can also recommend the podcast Portuguese with Carla ... Read More
Coming in March next year in Portugal ... by Guest9357974
Hi everybody,I am from Jordan and I live now with my wife and daughter in Germany since 2015.I am retired since 2013. I have been working in UNESCO in Paris, France from 2004 till 2013. Before that I worked in UNESCO field Offices in Tunis and ...
@LorieAnneC Important to note that it is easier for younger people than for those who are in their retirement age. Plus there are people who simply have no talent for learning languages.During my seven years in Dubai I have seen very few Westerners ... Read More
Coming in March next year in Portugal ... by Guest9357974
Hi everybody,I am from Jordan and I live now with my wife and daughter in Germany since 2015.I am retired since 2013. I have been working in UNESCO in Paris, France from 2004 till 2013. Before that I worked in UNESCO field Offices in Tunis and ...
Portugal is so much easier than Spain for English speakers! It's a bit like in the Netherlands: hard for foreigners to practice the language when everyone responds in English. Especially in the more international places. Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 ...
@JohnnyPT Some great advice, I'm taking a one-year language class in Cascais starting in September. It allows English-speaking students to learn Portuguese partly by socializing with Portuguese students learning English. And they have coffee in ... Read More
Non resident Bank account by helpn764
Which Portuguese Banks let you open account a non resident account without visiting Portugal? I do have a Portuguese NIF.Thank you.
Interest rates are a very old-fashioned thing 馃槈 I hold dollar stablecoins which I stake at 6% (flexible). Other than that, there are very stable stocks such as Nestle, electric utility companies and oil producers that pay good dividends. ... Read More
Non resident Bank account by helpn764
Which Portuguese Banks let you open account a non resident account without visiting Portugal? I do have a Portuguese NIF.Thank you.
Does anyone have experience with ActivoBank? I believe it's a subsidiary of Millennium BCP and I like the idea of an online (paperless) bank. Just wanted to know whether they provide decent customer service. Read More
Open bank account with Russian passport by annaserova
Dear Sirs,my client is from Russia and need to open a bank account here in Portugal with his russian passport, which bank will accept his docs?聽Looking forward to receiving your reply聽Best regards
Better move to a country that welcomes Russians, such as UAE. Go where you're treated best. Many Russians don't support what's happening in Ukraine. Read More
recommending saving bank account in euro or dollar in Portugal by Antony Gamal Abdelmalak
I am from Egypt and will transfer to Portugal this September. I confused between an open saving account bank with a dollar or a euro聽why I am confused because the dollar will be strong next 3 or 4 yearsso which better to get a ...
Hi Antony,I use Revolut which allows me to switch between euros and dollars whenever I want to. My wife and children also use it and have their own cards. It's a debit card system that allows you to insure your purchases and it offers travel ... Read More
Accommodation in Portugal: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to Portugal just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
I would always recommend that any tenancy contracts are checked by a lawyer. It may cost a little bit of money, but when you're an expat, wherever you are, you are always seen as a person with money. Read More
Cost of living in Portugal in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Portugal or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
We haven't moved yet, but can give some insight already. Children's school fees around EUR 12-16,000 per child for international schools and rent for a family of four can range from EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,000 and up for T3 homes in ... Read More
Where do most of the expats live?
Hi, we're a Dutch-Indonesian family of four with a pre-teen and a teenager and after having spent seven years in Dubai, we would like to now find a nice place in between Lisbon and Cascais. Children's school will be in Porto Salvo. What ... Read More
Moving to Portugal by kimmi212
Hey everyone. I am planning on moving soon from Denmark to Lisbon. I am having a bit of trouble finding a budget friendly way to move my belongings. I am getting crazy quotas for around 10,000 euros to move my stuff. I just wanted to ask around ...
We are planning to move in July/August to Cascais/Estoril and I am driving while wife and one of our children are flying with the dog. This means I have a lot of space in the car and we're hardly brining any furniture. Mostly paperwork, clothes, ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 all, we're a Dutch-Indonesian family with two children who previously lived in Dubai. We'll be moving to Cascais/Estoril area in July. Children will be in international schools in Oeiras/Tagus park. We're kind of struggling to see ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
It is really confusing, because there is no official source of information. On the MM2H website it states which conditions you must meet, but these are the old conditions and there's nothing about Sarawak. So you end up making decisions based ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Are there any people here that have gone through the process of buying a property in Sarawak to get S-MM2H visa? I'm interested, but I also know that it often takes months to find out all the specificities of the local real estate market and ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 all, after seven years in Dubai and two years back in the Netherlands, we're planning to move to Cascais in summer '22. Would appreciate to hear from people what are the best places to live with children aged 10 & 13. They'll go ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 all, we're a Dutch family with two pre-teens who are considering Portugal. We spent seven years in Dubai and can't really appreciate being back in the Netherlands anymore. Was wondering whether people prefer Lisbon or Porto - also ... Read More
Sarawak Issues Reformed Sarawak My Second Home Package by cinnamonape
Revisions to Sarawak MM2H to "increase participation". Already back-dated to be effective as of September ...
Is it true that SMM2H is not available for families with children wanting to attend international school in KL? We meet all the financial criteria and are dying to move to Malaysia this summer but there seem to be no options at the moment... Read More
Will i be taxed for current year if i move to Malaysia on 4th Nov by Farooqui84
Hi, I wanted to know whether i鈥檒l be taxed in Malaysia if I moved there after November 3 that means for the current year it would be less than 60 days Although I would be working in Malaysia for the next few years. If not, would I be taxed ...
Not sure about local taxation law, but in most countries you are taxable only for those months you've been s resident of that country. In other words, if you live in s country for two months, this being your fiscal residence, you pay taxes over ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don'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 ...
I'm dying to get in but mm2h is still on hold. We're all set, once it opens up we'll be sleeping at the doorstep! Malaysia is amazing, we've toured around the country. It never disappoints. Love the food, the people, nature. ... Read More
Best place to live as an expat in Asia by KatyAndrews
Hi everyone. I and my husband have a plan to move to Asia within the next 5-10 years and we are trying to work out the best and cheapest place to live as an ex-pat in Asia. We also want somewhere we can rent a base that is easily commutable to ...
First thing to think about is what kind of visa you would look for: investment-based or employment visa? We are considering Malaysia and Bali. Both quite affordable with reasonably low rents compared to most Western cities. Both offer flights around ... Read More
Is 11,000 ringgit good salary including tax for 10 year PM..malaysia by Fk0102
Is 11,000 ringgit a good salary for a 10 year experience as a project manager in malaysia. Also after straight deduction of tax net is around 8,500 i suppose is it enough to live a life in malaysia including house rent.
Though I don't know your situation, but as someone who has lived abroad I would say that opportunities to move to a new country don't come along every day and they are quite rare these days. You will grow incredibly as a person after ... Read More
Moving to KL - Suggestions appreciated by Ravana
Hi, I will be moving to Kuala Lumpur for a job. So, I will appreciate any suggestions for locations or areas to stay (as an expat). I plan to rent a 1 bedroom or studio apartment for a year. I am considering Bangsar area as a guide. I may use airbnb ...
If Wise (new name for TransferWise) doesn't support currency outflows, you could open a cryptocurrency account in Malaysia and then keep the money there, as long as you are able to withdraw money from it in your home country. Crypto is so much ... Read More
Exchanging international drivers license by paddytimmons
Hey, By any chance do you guys know if I can convert my New Zealand drivers license to a Malaysian one?? I had my international driving permit but it expired today, just want to know so that if I need to order a new international permit I can do it ...
You can buy a car tax-free based on an MM2H letter? I wasn't aware of this... that makes it an even more interesting program! Read More
Covid 19 vaccination programme Malaysia by vg1715
Saw on news that Malaysia vaccination programme playbook will be released to general public by tomorrow, 16feb. Registration to participate in the vaccination programme will be through the MySejahtera app. Apparently citizens and non citizens both ...
I agree, but I just don't think we'll have a choice if we still want to travel. I prefer to go, if I have to, for a traditional vaccine such as the Chinese one. What are the options in Malaysia? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Just got a message from the agent, MM2H to reopen end of March as confirmed by KPMG Malaysia. No further details disclosed. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
It's taking a long time indeed. If it doesn't happen by April, we will change course to Bali for a year. Quite a hassle with school-going children, but we have to have a backup plan. Our MM2H agent seems to have no news either. Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don'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 all, we're a half Dutch/half Indonesian family and we're moving through mm2h if all goes well in summer. If we don't meet the timing we will move wife & kids on student & guardian visa and I will follow as a tourist for the ... Read More
How is life now in Malaysia with covid ? by COTTON Mili
hello everyone ... How is life in Malaysia currently ? Except for the tourist economy, are you feeling strong negative effects of the Covid crisis on the country's economy ?
It's really no different from what happened in many other countries though. We had a colleague stuck in UK for months and a friend in Kuwait for 100 days because none of them were able to return to their homes in UAE. Far from ideal indeed. Read More
How is life now in Malaysia with covid ? by COTTON Mili
hello everyone ... How is life in Malaysia currently ? Except for the tourist economy, are you feeling strong negative effects of the Covid crisis on the country's economy ?
We're working on a move to KL later this year, hopefully in summer. We have to be realistic, it's grim everywhere except for in Dubai where we lived for seven years (all businesses open there), but a new country means a new adventure and ... Read More
First impressions after moving to Malaysia by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Malaysia. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your ...
It's still a great option for entrepreneurs. If you manage an online business or are a private investor, you can manage from anywhere, as long as you meet the fixed income requirement. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
The RM 10,000/month is also my fear. We make significantly more than that but all in investment gains which are apparently not counted as it's not fixed income. Is there any way around this under the old scheme (as we don't know the new ... Read More