Strontium
Cuban expat in Spain
Forum posts
389
About me
Cuban
Lives in Bodingo
Registration: 27 April 2019
Activity
Article from UK Guardian.
Someone sent me a link to this and it's interesting - hope it's ok the post a link. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/27/lisbon-portugal-digital-nomads-foreign-remote-workers-integration Read More
Changing Euro to GBP
After a sale as I need the money I have a load of Euros in a PT bank account BUT will have a couple of large bills to pay in UK. I've also got UK euro account, UK GBP account and previously used an FX account when first buying in PT. Obviously ... Read More
Importing my car by phill6144
We are applying for a D7 visa and need some advice about how to arrange taking or transferring our car to Portugal from the UK. We have been told there is a company who can support with the relevant documentation and process.Can anyone help and ...
Another option is to get a cheap but reliable UK car (assume you are from UK) and you can use it for up 6 months in EU, obviously Insure/MOT/tax so legal then either flog to someone going back to UK or scarp it officially so you can return V5 as ... Read More
A new dog as lonely by 4betterorworse
Good morning Does anyone have knowledge where I can get a puppy from. Breed of golden retriever or labrador, can be a mix of both. My golden is a 2 year old girl, I would like a boy.
oxl pt Read More
Bank Set Up by egchelsea
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 ...
Bison Bank in Lisbon opens accounts remotely once you have your NIF https://bisonbank.com/account-opening/ info@bisonbank.com - @Ceresiet I found Bison's fees to be too high to consider (think annual management fee was 500+) whereas Activo ... Read More
Bank Set Up by egchelsea
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 ...
Ive Portugese MilleniumBCP and Portugese Activo accounts as a UK resident based on UK address. Just took NIF and made appointment then went Millenium office in London you can search online for their phone and address  then laters on ... Read More
Most common scams in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Portugal as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@JohnnyPT Esteemed Sir/Madam/etc.Shirley any prospective renter would have viewed before any sign of paperwork so taking some of those conditions of property and area etc. into accounts? Read More
Selling a car by Bongadav
Hello, It looks like i will have to return to the uk.I have a Portuguese car and will have to sell. When i was looking to buy I looked in the UK, cheaper prices. They were thin on the ground.I realise it will be easier to sell here. Has anyone any ...
Hi,You could also have other issues such as a UK resident is generally not permitted to drive an EU registered car in the UK and it can only be there for a limited amount of time till it needs to be reregistered. if importing to UK needs to ... Read More
Work in Alagarve by Rtompo1984
Hi Everyone,Just wanted some advice in getting a pre approved job before coming over? We need a d7 visa and this is a requirement. Have reached out to several companies already. Mechanical engineering or a plumbing vacancy. Thanks so much
Hi Everyone, Just wanted some advice in getting a pre approved job before coming over? We need a d7 visa and this is a requirement. Have reached out to several companies already. Mechanical engineering or a plumbing vacancy. Thanks so much - ... Read More
Drugs in Maderia.
I read the link below, from Madeira News, then listened to the BBC documentary, and found it "interesting" https://www.madeiraislandnews.com/2025/ … deira.html Read More
Vehicles with UA number plates in Portugal by TGCampo
I see quite a number of usually expensive vehicles with Ukrainian plates here in Portugal. Of some of these vehicles I know that they are in Portugal for quite a long time (> 1 year). I also know a few vehicles with foreign plates in Portugal ...
I know it's UK and not Portugal but there does seem to be some exemptions - from UK Gov website -Exemption from vehicle tax and registrationIf you have been issued a visa under one of the Ukraine visa schemes, you do not need to tax or register your ... Read More
US residents first trip to Portugal by dgvilsack
Hello everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to Portugal. This will be our first trip. We plan on staying in Lisbon, Porto and some place (to be determined) in the very south of Portugal. 2~ 3 days each to scope the areas out for neighborhoods, ...
@dgvilsack Hi and Welcome,I'd suggest you spend at least months experiencing the various parts of Portugal before ever thinking to move your future here or not. A few days in a foreign (i assume it is foreign to you) space will not give you anything ... Read More
Aló, and suchlike. Planning to move to Braga by ZeroFear
Hi there everyone, I am planning a move to Braga. I am a brand newbie at the investigation and learning about the wonderful world of living outside the US. Any and all advice, tips and suchlike are very welcome. A little bit about me, I am 53 and ...
Hi and Welcome, Not sure if you have spent time in Braga but if not then it's a good idea to go there for "holiday" as you can spend up to 90 days in Portugal and it's the best way to check if it's really the place you want to live. You can also ... Read More
Rentals around Lisbon needed by Xhosa1968
I am looking for a rental and it's almost impossible from the USA whether it's also language barrier not sure. I need help with this anybody. I am interested in area surrounding Lisbon. I need it by summer. Please help!
Hi and Welcome,Like he/she says ^ try searching on Idealista PT also OXL PT and Flatio PT. Your area area surrounding Lisbon is a bit vague given over 25% of the Portuguese population live in Lisbon area and any online search for rentals ... Read More
From the Carolinas to Azores! by RUrbanfl
Hello everyone,My name is Rick and I am looking forward to learning all I can about the D7 process of moving to Portugal. I specifically am very interested in relocating to the Azores, probably in Saõ Miguel, but potentially open to other ...
The D7 is solely a passive income visa. It is an immigration violation for D7 visa holders to be engaged in ANY form of active earning, including working remotely for a foreign company. Starting in January 2025, AIMA has prioritized enforcing this ... Read More