Many British people dream of moving away and starting a new life abroad. With fantastic weather and sandy beaches, it’s no wonder why people would prefer living outside of the UK. There are so many fantastic destinations on offer! While some may venture further afield and try Australia or America, others prefer to stay somewhat … Read more
These days, international travel or living is feeling like more and more of an attractive option. The world’s transition to remote workplaces means that people have more freedom than ever when it comes to deciding where to live, work, and vacation, and for people who are ready to explore and experience more of the world, … Read more
You’ve heard of the CRUE Portugal issues to EU residents and are probably wanting to know exactly what it is and how to get it. Well the CRUE is one of the most important documents you will hold as an Expat in Portugal if you are an EU passport holder. What is CRUE and what … Read more
The local Camara’s (town halls) have recently been inundated by requests from British Citizens who are panicking and trying to get their residency through before Brexit. You see, if you are an EU citizen you can go through the rather simple process of attaining the Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia or CRUE … Read more
Portugal is an amazing country where there is something for everyone! You can visit the bustling cities of Lisbon and Porto where you are sure to be thrown straight into the country’s amazing culture as well as doing some well needed retail therapy. Or perhaps you would prefer to travel to the south of the … Read more
Portugal is a fantastic holiday destination – there is truly something for everyone! You can visit the bustling cities of Lisbon and Porto where you are sure to be thrown straight into the country’s amazing culture as well as doing some well needed retail therapy. On the other hand, you may prefer to travel to … Read more
When you first move to Portugal it really is a dream come true – it feels like you are on holiday all of the time! But then, when the paperwork overloads you and the reality of the language and culture challenges kick in, you start to realise that although emigrating to Portugal is pretty sweet, … Read more
Today I’m going to share with you my experience opening an account with Activo Bank Portugal. I honestly think it’s one of the best bank accounts you can get if you are relocating to Portugal. Here’s why I love ActivoBank…. Excellent Customer Service and English Speakers Activo Bank at Chiado in Lisbon have excellent customer … Read more
I totally adore living in Portugal. My original plan was to go to Spain to start my new life there, but the taxes and bureaucracy seemed hard to navigate even with two years of Spanish studies under my belt. At the last minute before BREXIT I decided to take the leap and make the move … Read more
One of the important things to do when you move to Portugal is get your Utente number which is the number that entitles you to access the Portuguese NHS, or Servico Nacional de Saude, SNS. If you have residency, that is the main criteria for accessing this and getting a ‘Utente Number’ which is the … Read more
