Living as an Expat in Portugal - A View from the past 3 years!

[@jackbaldwin3649]

Another great video! I love the insight on the food!

[@kellyfernando8499]

Thank you for a great video.

[@voyageursautourdumonde]

Beautiful discovery to your channel thank you for the sharing 👍 👍

[@alanmartins6349]

You answered a lot of questions. Visiting Lisbon and the Algarve next June and can't wait.

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Thank you! We wish you the best! Also, there is another update video coming today at 5 PM WET time. We hope it helps!

[@KarenKaiser]

This is so helpful. We have decided to jump ship and go as tourists as we know we will get our visa after our flight reservations. We have a home we purchased and want to move into. Happy to hear it worked out for you! We're hoping for the same. I also have US food-related health issues. I began to notice that whenever we were traveling in Europe, my health improved dramatically. The food is a big incentive for our move.

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Very best of luck to you!

[@naomipretorius8250]

Thanks for a great video about Living in Portugal. I’m a South African living with my dog in Portugal from 9January 2020. Enjoy the positive experience.

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Thank you for the kind message. We hope you are enjoying Portugal also!

[@robinpeppin]

i love it that you left the public for those who need to use it.

[@Zzues]

Great video, thank you for your insight. We moved here for similar reasons, better health being a big one. It's funny I've only eaten fast food once or twice and was like meh, after 6 months it was so poor compared to a local burger place we have here in Guimarães. We have been here for one year now and I'm looking forward to living in more areas around Portugal soon. Até a próxima!

[@americanslivinginportugal]

@@Zzues Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to be in this country!

[@Zzues]

@americanslivinginportugal Happy Thanksgiving to you both as well! We are undecided if we want to create a new Thanksgiving with some Pichana this year or try and find a turkey 😂. We are grateful to be here as well, shocked it's been a year already for us!

[@americanslivinginportugal]

We currently live in Sesimbra and were able to pre-order a fresh turkey from the local butcher....just in case you need one for next year. Have a great day!

[@Zzues]

@@americanslivinginportugal I will try that next year or before and practice some Thanksgiving recipes 😁.

[@susanvalvo625]

One of the best videos

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Thank you @susanvalvo625!

[@ruisilva3099]

Fico contente por estarem felizes em Portugal. Aos estadunidenses que querem, venham, mas vão para fora dos grandes centros urbanos. O país tem muita beleza em todas as regiões. Vocês vêm trabalhar remotamente ou viver de rendimentos passivos, não precisam de estar nos grandes centros urbanos a "roubar" habitações aos que precisar de estar fisicamente nesses locais.

[@keithrosenblum3862]

You have indicated that you take a pension and social security. I will assume you have traditional and Roth IRAs. It is beyond difficult to determine if annual earnings, but not distributions, from both traditional and Roth IRAs are taxable (assume not NHR status). Comment? Since NHR is no longer available, it appears that the combination of Social Security, pensions, and dividends would easily put one in the 48% Portuguese tax bracket versus less than 1/2 that in the U.S. I also agree, that contributing to the country's economy is important and would be happy to pay reasonably higher taxes. Your thoughts please. Thank you

[@americanslivinginportugal]

@keithrosenblum3862 This is very complicated and is different for different situations. Our best suggestion would be to talk to an immigration attorney as they keep up with the many changes in the laws. Best of luck!

[@ruisilva3099]

O norte é a região em que se come melhor. Não se come mais carne de porco no norte que no sul, é igual.

[@kappyw8735]

May I know what private health insurance you have? My husband and I are planning to retire in Porto Portugal, we’re older, concerned about insurance. Thank you

[@americanslivinginportugal]

We have MGen Advance Care insurance. It is real great for us. Good luck!

[@klc1975]

Por favor, may I ask if you had Medicare before you left and if so, did you drop it when you left? I am considering emigrating to Portugal after several recon trips there and am trying to figure out what to do with Medicare, because if I drop it and then find myself having to go back to the US, they will essentially fine me through higher payments for having dropped it. I very much appreciate your entire helpful presentation. It is a great help with my research. Muito obrigado!

[@americanslivinginportugal]

@@klc1975 Thank you for this question. This is a bit of a complicated question. Would you mind setting up consulting appointment with us? we are happy to share about all things. You can schedule it here at. www.americanslivinginpt.com/ I can have my husband on the call too. He is really knowledgeable about this. Hope to chat soon!

[@kappyw8735]

How can you go to Portugal before you get your visa? Without a passport?

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Yes, you can stay up to 90 Days as a visitor without a visa. If you start an application for a visa to be a resident, things change so I would talk to an experienced Portugal residency attorney. I hope this is helpful!

[@marioandre7351]

Can't go anywhere without a passport

[@susanvalvo625]

They had passports

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Correct. You do need a passport. Thanks everyone!

[@gutisha]

Did you guys have to get a long term lease before going there?

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Yes, it is required to apply for residency. Good luck to you!

[@americanslivinginportugal]

@@gutisha also, if you talk to an immigration attorney, they can suggest ways to make that easier.

[@TeresaCook-de6jo]

Autoimmune disorders are increasing exponentially here in the states. Even among many of us who believe we are following a healthier diet. They’re destroying our food. I can eat corn every day in Mexico, and one meal in the states will make me sick. Planning on moving to Spain or Italy for a healthier slower paced life prior to my. Retirement.

[@americanslivinginportugal]

Totally agree. Good luck to you. Living in Europe is so much better for my particular health and hope it is for yours as well!

[@adamlasry5225]

Living as an immigrant.