daphnelavern
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 18 December 2023
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Residency or Citizenship by LorieAnneC
Hi everyone,I can't believe it will be five years in October since I arrived here in Portugal. Now, I am wondering what is the process to apply for citizenship. I have looked on line and understand the steps needed, but had anyone tried to apply ...
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Transporting our pets to Portugal by dgvilsack
Looking for advice on getting our small dog and 4 cats to Portugal. Moving from US (Orlando Fl) to Portugal. What did you have to do to get the pets into Portugal e.g. shots, vaccinations, papers etc.Which transport company did you use, how was the ...
@dgvilsackI鈥檓 sure all of the proper details will be in the link from @JohnnyPT, but thought I鈥檇 share my experience, in case helpful:I moved to Portugal solo from San Francisco in Sep 2024 with my cat. I needed her med records to show ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
@Myndgate Hiya! Congrats on your plans. I was very fortunate (and blessed) as I actually rented an apartment that was being vacated by someone whom I had met on a previous trip to Portugal. Her lease ended on Jan 31, 2024 and I rented it starting ... Read More
Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT
Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...
I moved solo (with my cat!) to Portugal in Sep 2024. I lived in San Francisco, CA, and scheduled my appt with VFS in SF. I went to VFS鈥� online portal in/around Nov 2023 and the first avail appt they had was in late Feb 2024.During the 4 month ... Read More
Renewal of Residence Card by stefano1966
Anyone have suggestions on how to renew your card. The online renewal is not working and I was told that they are 6 months behind. I have sent email to Aima still waiting .... Does anyone have an email to the IRN to request an appointment,Any ...
@EstrellaGaliciaCheck your spam/junk folder regularly 馃檪. Since moving here, I check mine daily. Read More
Renewal of Residence Card by stefano1966
Anyone have suggestions on how to renew your card. The online renewal is not working and I was told that they are 6 months behind. I have sent email to Aima still waiting .... Does anyone have an email to the IRN to request an appointment,Any ...
Same for a friend of mine. sep/Oct 2024 expiration. She got two emails to appear on Mar 24 (which she did) and was renewed. 馃檪 Read More
Interested in Portugal, pursuing countries by LionLover
Hi, I love joining expat groups as I explore possible countries to move to. I am in my 70's and am researching countries to move to. Presently I live in the US. I plan to visit Portugal to get a feel for the country, and from there will return to ...
@LionLover Hello ~ My 馃悎 (6yo) and I (60yy 馃檪) moved from CA to the PT countryside (approx 1 hr north of Lisboa) in Sep 2024 on a D7 and we are loving it!Visa approval was smooth; AIMA appointment was set with my visa; and I received ... Read More
RENEWING US PASSPORT FROM PORTUGAL by maxwmitchell1997
Has anyone renewed their US passport while living in Portugal??
Sent everything off on 14 mar and got confirmation it was received at the consulate today, 17 mar, at 10:00.Biggest challenge was getting CTT to sell me stamps as the attendant insisted I didn鈥檛 need them (just as the Consulate said they would ... Read More
AIMA Help Collecting Cards by samwilliams20
Hi,looking for some advice.I applied for my and my family鈥檚 residence permits in October.We was successful and myself and my wife received our cards 3 weeks later.My 3 children鈥檚 cards were sent 2 weeks later but we never received notice ...
@samwilliams20Hi Sam - Sorry I can鈥檛 help with your inquiry, but, when you can, would you please send me the link you used to email AIMA? I have been trying and keep hitting a dead URL for SEF. I got my temp permit, but it鈥檚 been a ... Read More
D7 residency card delay by stephoreilly70e
Hi. Just wondered if anyone waiting this long ?Had my biometric appointment January 9th, paid 170 euros, told it was all good and card would be with me in 4 weeks.i have been in the U.K. since May but arrived back last week and still no show ! Got ...
@stephoreilly70eHello - Did you ever receive a response to your inquiry on this? I, too, am here on a D7. I received my temp/paper receipt in Nov 2024. It鈥檚 now Mar 2025 and I have not yet received my card nor any evidence it has been mailed ... Read More
RENEWING US PASSPORT FROM PORTUGAL by maxwmitchell1997
Has anyone renewed their US passport while living in Portugal??
@Perpetual_traveler Thank you! I just paid my fee yesterday, got my photo, completed the application and am headed to CTT tomorrow to get all of the stamps/envelopes/return envelopes, etc. Hope mine goes as smoothly as yours!馃槈 Read More
RENEWING US PASSPORT FROM PORTUGAL by maxwmitchell1997
Has anyone renewed their US passport while living in Portugal??
@James in PortugalThanks, James! I live in Portugal and my U.S. Passport is expiring soon as well, so thanks for the link. Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 your ...
@Plumper57 - Hello! Below is a link to a condo that I know about, located in Almeirim, which is a town approximately an hour north of Lisboa. Check it out! Best wishes!! https://www.idealista.pt/imovel/33867782/ Read More
how to obtain a national health service (SNS) user number by Hadas Weiss
I'm eligible for the national health service but I need a user number to obtain their services. At various heath centers, I've been given an email address to which to send my details and forms, but I've been sending and resending them to this email ...
@Hadas Weiss@JohnnyPT is correct. I went to my local here in Santarem a couple of weeks ago and provided passport, residency receipt (haven鈥檛 received card yet), and confirmation of address. The clerk entered my info into the system and in ... Read More
How to keep indoor cats safe when there aren't window screens? by gwalks
The hardest adjustment for us will be the lack of screens on windows. We're used to throwing windows and doors wide open for air because we have screens to keep bugs out and cats in. We have a house now but expect to live in a flat in Portugal, ...
I live on the 4th floor with a wrap around balcony in a smaller town in Portugal. I have an indoor-only cat. Once Spring rolls around, I want her to be able to stroll out onto the balcony at her leisure, so plan to get screens for the windows and ... Read More