About heasley

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Past Expat Posts:

France

Education:

University of Chicago
  1990 to 1995

Some Forum Posts:

Portugal: Tax ID Number? lawyer vs solicitor vs agent:

I'm encouraged to hear folks say they had no issues. I had heard stories of non EU folks who were told by Financas that they either needed to wait for their 1 year residence permit (rather than 4 month residence visa) or if they wanted it sooner come back with a Portuguese citizen "representative." I don't know anyone in Portugal so was thinking I'd have to hire someone. Is the consensus here I shouldn't have a problem? Thanks!

Portugal: medical Coverage for SEF:

I purchased specialized Schengen coverage from AXA for the first 6 months (there wasn't a 4 month option) while we are under the initial residence visa. Once we settle in and have our residence permits I was planning to get afpop/medal, multicare or similar. We are planning to move in June so I can't speak yet to whether this is a good plan, but it is what we are going with. Hope this helps! -Heather https://www.axa-schengen.com/mobile/en?gclid=Cj0KEQiA56_FBRDYpqGa2p_e1MgBEiQAVEZ6-wV3xHfXNElXzOxFFOJosGIcemmg96pO2cBg-YZ5c_kaAivQ8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Portugal: Trying to move to Portugal:

I don't have all the info but I have been using the document below, article 85 mentions how much you have to be in the country: "Without prejudice to the application of special provisions, the residence permit may also be cancelled when the interested party, without reasonable motives, is absent from the Country: a) Being the holder of a temporary residence permit, six consecutive months or eight interpolated months, within the overall validity of the authorisation;" http://www.sef.pt/documentos/56/LeideImig(Lei29_2012)EN.pdf#1 There are additional English translations of pertinent legislation here: http://www.sef.pt/portal/V10/eN/aspx/legislacao/index.aspx?id_linha=4191&menu_position=4133#0 I have a residence visa currently in progress with the D.C. Consulate, I'll update when I when I get a decision back. Best of luck, Heather

Portugal: Private Health Ins over age 70:

We are moving in June (assuming the visas are approved) and so far have looked into Medal coverage through AFPOP. From the brochure they sent me it looks like you can join up until your 71st birthday. Their lowest rate in that age bracket is €800.75 per person annually so drastically less than what you've been quoted. Multicare is another one I hear mentioned frequently but I haven't quoted it for myself yet. Here is the Medal brochure that they don't have on their website but they emailed to me. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0f578zg9p4pn8p1/Health%20Presentation_2017.pdf?dl=0 Good luck in your planning! Heather

Portugal: insurance for under 70:

I requested information and received their brochure with annual rates, I put it on my dropbox at the below link. The AFPOP membership is €85 or €100 for a couple. Hope this is helpful. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0f578zg9p4pn8p1/Health%20Presentation_2017.pdf?dl=0

Portugal: San Fran:

I can't speak from personal experience as I'm working through the DC consulate, but the family in the blog below worked through SFO about a year ago. I've emailed the blogger before and she has responded, so you could probably email her with specific questions. From what I gather SFO is the only consulate that has families apply for one residence visa here then the rest of the family applies for family reunification once in Portugal. Anyway, good luck and hope this helps! http://www.adventuresofteamcalcott.com/single-post/2016/06/02/Obtaining-Portuguese-residency-%E2%80%93-final-thoughts%E2%80%A6

Portugal: Driver's license:

I was recently looking this up for Florida and found a similar answer for California at the link below, note the part that says you have to mail in the form if you need an "official document." Hope this helps. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr

Date Joined:

1/7/2017

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