egchelsea
English looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 07 April 2025
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Registering Driving License by egchelsea
We have just got to Portugal & bought our car - we have a finan莽as account that's linked to the IMT - how do I register my partners UK drivers license with the IMT (I read this was a necessity) we aren't looking to swap it for a PT one ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you so bloody helpful as usual! Read More
Registering Driving License
We have just got to Portugal & bought our car - we have a finan莽as account that's linked to the IMT - how do I register my partners UK drivers license with the IMT (I read this was a necessity) we aren't looking to swap it for a PT one ... Read More
Car Insurance by egchelsea
Ola everyone - we are looking to buy a car in Portugal next week - my main concern is car insurance...who does everyone use? I've been doing simulations online but the actual model of the car we want to buy isn't coming up as an option. My ...
@gosogut Perfect thank you! Was the seller a private seller or a dealership? We're looking at a private sale. I did a quote for Generali they seem good. The seller has said we can go in store so not sure if that would be a better idea for us. Read More
Car Insurance
Ola everyone - we are looking to buy a car in Portugal next week - my main concern is car insurance...who does everyone use? I've been doing simulations online but the actual model of the car we want to buy isn't coming up as an option. My ... Read More
Bank Set Up
UK citizen trying to set up a bank account. I wanted to use ActivoBank but they require a residence permit which we don't have yet because we're still in UK, so going for Revolut - they need a PT address but Chatgpt says it's possible to set up a UK ... Read More
Shipping Items From UK to Azores
Has anyone had experience shipping home items from UK to Azores (no furniture just smaller items like duvets & hobby items). Wondering if you have to pay Tax on the items you bring in? Looking at shipping a small pallet over.Any help appreciated ... Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
@JohnnyPT Thanks! So much simpler being in EU 馃珷 Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you! Appreciate your responses 馃憢 Read More
How to get an AIMA appointment to complete residency visa? by JRTRUEMA
Hello all,I've just arrived in Porto on my D7 visa and I did not get an appointment date on my visa. I can't get through on the AIMA numbers listed on the site. I've been sifting through pages of expat sites and I can't find direct advice on how to ...
Just to clear up my brain - as an EU citizen with property in Portugal - do I need to apply for a visa to stay more than 90 days before I arrive in Portugal or when I get there? (Appreciate this may be a dumb question but every time I look I confuse ... Read More
NIF online for EU citizen by egchelsea
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always!
@JohnnyPT Okay I think I have someone I could use - will go to the tax office this week & see if my friend is available/has to come with me. Only thing is I only have a digital proof of address but I'm sure that's no problem as it's a certified ... Read More
NIF online for EU citizen by egchelsea
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always!
@JohnnyPT Yeah but it's more faff to do it with a UK passport than an EU isn't it? Read More
NIF online for EU citizen by egchelsea
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always!
@JohnnyPT As I'm currently in Portugal on my UK passport but will use my Irish passport (that's at home) I also want to set up my bank account while I'm here for ease. Do you know if it's hard dissociating yourself? Thanks again! Read More
NIF online for EU citizen
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always! Read More
EU visa requirements by egchelsea
Do EU citizens need to prove income when applying for residence over 90 days? Thanks!
@James in Portugal Ah this is super helpful thank you! Read More
EU visa requirements by egchelsea
Do EU citizens need to prove income when applying for residence over 90 days? Thanks!
@JohnnyPT Yes am English with Irish passport 馃憢 Read More