

alexa1105
Argentine expat in Portugal
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Registration: 22 August 2017
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Getting into the Portuguese Health system by gra2513
I am 70 and retired living on a foreign pension.I have all the required documents to apply to join the Portuguese health system except a Social Security number which I believe you only get if you are working in Portugal.Is that correct?So Passport, ...

@gra2513 as Ctomac pointed out i can confirm that you can get your numero utente without a NISS. I did it without any problems.but i strongly suggest you get private health insurance in addition to the almost free Portuguese healthcare. If you have ... Read More


Get NIF and open a bank account in 1 week, done in-person? by basil3
My wife and I are looking to move to Portugal next year and we are in the process of getting ready for the D7 application process. We plan on traveling to Lisbon next month for a week to look around and get the NIFs and open a bank account. 1. Can ...

FYI Be careful with the solicitor/lawyer pricing. An accounting firm will usually do it for about €700 per annum. Read More


citizenship by alexa1105
Hi everyone Has anyone gone through the citizenship process after 6 (now 5) years of legal residence? I am wondering if I can do it myself or better to hire an attorney/notary?? I already have the 5 years of legal residency Can anyone reccomend ...

Hi thanks for your reply. Yes. I know the Portuguese language well. that is not an issue. I am traveling and I imagine the paperwork is signfiicant. So if I had someone reccomended to assist at reasonbabe cost would be useful Read More

citizenship
Hi everyone Has anyone gone through the citizenship process after 6 (now 5) years of legal residence? I am wondering if I can do it myself or better to hire an attorney/notary?? I already have the 5 years of legal residency Can anyone reccomend ... Read More


Recommendations for areas to live in Lisbon by ACarpintero
Hi I'm going to be moving to Lisbon in June with my wife and would like some recommendations for areas to live from people who already live there ;) Would like somewhere central but with a nice community feel. I noticed that Penha da Franca ...

Hi i need a flat lisbon also and looking to rent or buy in a good area but dont want the most expensive. 100-150 sq m2. want a newish modern building. in aras like olivais and campo de ourique mentioned above what can i expect to pay per sq m2 for ... Read More


What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Portugal? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Portugal? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...

hi a few points: 1. Unless you are specialized with valuable experience I dont believe recruiters will be of much help. 2. direct contact with companies who may need your skills is a good option 3.tips/customs- not really 4. language- of course will ... Read More