2 Years of Living Overseas and Loving It

Josh from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Chris from The United States to talk about why he and his family moved to Portugal. His wife, Rachel, was pregnant when they moved and they had their third child in Porto. What caused this young family to leave the midwest in the US and move to Portugal? How are they integrating into the community? Is it easy to be a remote worker in Portugal?
* ABOUT US *
Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven't looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter "S" until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.
* VISAS FOR PORTUGAL *
We have two courses to help DIY the D7 visa and the remote worker visa for Portugal. The courses include step-by-step videos, checklists, resources, recommendations, discounts, and more. They break down the timeline and when and how to do things, plus give action items to keep you on task but not be overwhelmed. Check them out here: D7: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com & Remote Worker: expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...
* USEFUL RESOURCES *
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* TRANSFER CASH *
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* YOU NEED THESE FOR YOUR D7 & REMOTE WORKER VISAS *
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* INSURANCE ABROAD
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*LEARN A LANGUAGE
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* FORWARD YOUR MAIL *
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* TAXES
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*AROUND PORTUGAL
Want to check out some awesome spots we like around Portugal? Check out our Atly Map: go.steps.me/hvX41KPnDwb
TRANSLATION
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#ExpatsEverywhere

[@MAX96MENDES]

If the singers Madonna, Cliff Richards, and Bonnie Tyler, and the actors John Malkovich, George Clooney, Scarlet Johansson, and Michael Fassbinder and other famous stars have moved to live in Portugal, then something very cool is happening in Portugal ! Welcome to Portugal

[@joanacagido7457]

Because it's one of the best countrys to live... Food, people, weather, no crime, untill now. So soon it will be a horrible county with no Portuguese

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for watching, Max. - Josh & Kalie

[@MAX96MENDES]

@@joanacagido7457 Do not get so dramatic. I used to live in the USA for over 25+ years (New York City and New Jersey) and it was much much worse there in terms of weekly crimes rate and robberies. People are almost afraid to walk around at night. Not to mention that in the past couple of years there has been an increase and rise of crimes in schools and school mass shootings! - When was the last time you saw school shootings in Portugal ? As for the immigration problem in Portugal, it is almost the same as in every other country but the people that come here to work are peaceful too. Hardly any problems. They are all looking for a better life, and they are NOT invading the country in huge massive numbers. They are from every religion, skin color and from every part of this planet. The other day I met a girl from Hawaii living here ! There are over 11 million Portuguese and around 2 million immigrates working here. The numbers are not that dramatic . Consider how many real Portuguese (around 6+ million) which are living and working in other countries. Consider also, that there are some times MORE tourists coming here on vacation, than actually living here. Portugal is one of Europe´s best places to go on vacation. For whatever reason people come to Portugal to live, it is always to find a better life and a good life for their children and families. Gostamos de viver em paz com todos ... We like to live in peace with everyone.

[@cristinadias5145]

Nicole kidmam bouth a apartment in Lisbon

[@michelemarmelo3699]

princess eugenie of england has just recently moved to Lisbon as well

[@Trevor_BL]

Great video! I love all the different perspectives and circumstances.. Audio was great as well!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks so much! We appreciate that feedback. We had a technical issue with this video's audio and the next interview to come out and we had to do a lot in post to try to save them. We hope that you find the next one pleasant to the ear as well. It was a different issue to tackle so we couldn't use the same solution. The next interview will bring a BRAND NEW perspective. We're excited about it. - Josh & Kalie

[@FantasySoldier]

Love all these real perspectives from different point of views.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you, Carlos. We hope that you enjoy the next interview as it's a COMPLETELY new perspective and maybe one that's not on KZbin at all yet. :-) - Josh & Kalie

[@lauras8674]

What a nice person! Great story! Thank you for the video!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Laura. We appreciate the feedback. We love Chris. We've been really grateful to meet and get to know his family. Thank you for watching. - Josh & Kalie

[@markhake4743]

Thanks for doing this. As always, it’s appreciated! Porto ❤

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching, Mark. - Josh & Kalie

[@Take5North]

Great conversation plus EE's filmaking continues to excel. The over the shoulder closeups are really great and seldom seen in ANY KZbin video - really is engaging. Nice framing!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Aww, thank you very much. We're trying to get better and improve our quality. It's certainly a work in process as we're self-taught and continue to make a lot of mistakes. Our next interview (next week) is riddled with makes that we tried to hide. LOL Thanks for the encouragement though. This means a lot. - Josh

[@ritamattos4237]

Adorei a entrevista e o ponto de vista.😉👏👏👏💪

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you, Rita! - Josh & Kalie

[@ChrisDrymon]

What a cool guy

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Very cool guy. - Josh & Kalie

[@marinagarcia8524]

lovely story! thank you for sharing

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for listening! - Josh & Kalie

[@antoniomarques5651]

Good to know you are enjoying Porto. I grew up in the States but have lived in Porto for many years. Please get in touch ! All the best.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Antonio. - Josh & Kalie

[@teresaabbatinozzi]

Excellent interview!!!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you very much, Teresa. - Josh & Kalie

[@Neliaspnp]

I have been watching your videos for almost a year now and find it very educational. I have watched alot of them actually😅. I hope to make it to one of your met ups one day after I move there and thank you in person. A few years ago I entertained the thought of moving there, made the decision recently to apply for citizenship through descent and couldn’t be more excited. It will take a while, but it will be worth the wait. In the meantime, I will continue to watch your videos!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Awesome! Thank you! We really appreciate your positivity and viewership. Yes, we hope you can make a meetup soon. - Josh & Kalie

[@MindfulMidLifeTravel]

This is a great interview! It's wonderful to know there is a church community family option, not just groups that party or are social drinking at every outing. We'll definitely be visiting Porto on our next trip! Very informational!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you. There are really options for all lifestyles to be honest. We're glad that you enjoyed this one. - Josh & Kalie

[@terrisokolow7796]

Great interview! Josh

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you! ❤️ - Josh & Kalie

[@cristinadias5145]

You are wellcome to Portugal 🇵🇹 enjoy all you can

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Cristina. - Josh & Kalie

[@teddydavis2339]

Josh is quite the embassador.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Certainly for Porto and Super Bock. - Josh

[@slaviapolandia7541]

Considering moving to Portugal from Norway. The Scandinavia that everyone used to rave about is just not what it used to be. The inflation is ridiculous! But the pay is not catching up. Hard to make ends meet. And then there is the never ending bad summer weather :) You guys have mentioned humid and cold winters in Portugal, but where I live, I get -20C in Jan and Feb. I'll take a Portugese winter anytime. Great video. Thank you.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you for watching and adding your perspective. - Josh & Kalie

[@PCAGA2298]

We really wanted to retire in Portugal 🇵🇹 but I think we missed the chance. Real Estate is no longer affordable and the retirement/tax/citizenship program that we were going to apply for doesn’t exist anymore. We are very sad about this. Had fallen in love with Portugal ❤

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sorry to hear that. Real estate in the most desirable areas have certainly gone up but there's still value out there although I'm not sure of your budget. The citizenship requirements have remained the same. The D7 visa for retirees (passive income) still exists at a low threshold but certainly the 10 year tax holiday has ended. - Josh & Kalie

[@Marvilalove]

In Lisbon the yearly rainfall is nearly half less compared to Porto. Also the montly awerage temperature is about 2-4 celcius higher in Lisbon and this combined with the rainfall makes Lisbon number one choise for those who have weather conditions high in their list.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Maybe. Remember that not everyone is looking for warm weather. A lot of the people we meet in Porto have come from Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. They're done with the heat of any kind. - Josh & Kalie

[@Marvilalove]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes, good point and I totally understand. For northern europeans like me, the sun and warmth are top priority. I like wery much your channel and style, informative but entertaining at the same time. These interviews are especially unique. And thank you for commenting my comment :)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@Marvilalove right on! It's really funny (interesting) to see people move from what they've know or been used to, to something totally opposite. We appreciate the support with our content and really enjoy commenting to our viewer comments. Sometimes it gets overwhelming with the sheer number that comes in on a daily or weekly basis so please don't take offense if we don't respond. - Josh & Kalie

[@sarahdeshay1394]

I would venture to guess that if you were to go back to KC now, you would be very aware as well as uncomfortable due to the high crime rate.

[@chrisb236]

I now live in Serbia and Budapest and travel the region. If you look at statistics it is lower here than portugal. Very safe and most people dont worry all that much about crime here.

[@manuelfelicio7856]

Portugal é o 7° pais mais seguro do mundo, a Hungria 27° e a Sérvia 54 como dizes que é seguro que Portugal?

[@davidmartinspresents]

Safety is relative but almost all reports show Portugal ranking higher in safety than Serbia or Hungary. In addition, just because costs may be lower that's not the only reason to live there. Lots of countries have lower costs but quality of life is also lower.

[@onlyunder1488]

Portugal is ranked 7th safest country in the world. Slovenia, the highest ranking Eastern European country in the top 15 is 8th.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the comment, Chris. What statics are we looking at? The ones we see show Portugal as lower. So what all are we taking into account? - Josh & Kalie

[@luisfilipe534]

​@@manuelfelicio7856 isso Manuel. Precisamos de mais especulação imobiliária cá....

[@Chris-ip9qg]

great content! loving the portugal vibe..is it possible to live in portugal as vacation resident(4 or 5 months of year)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Chris. Yes, there’s a bit of a Schengen shuffle you’d have to do if you’re not an EU citizen. So if you’re from the U.S., UK, Canada for example, you’re limited to 90 days in a 180 day period visa free.

[@paulogarciadesousa]

Great interview! It’s great to know that Chris and his family have found a place they feel comfortable in here in Portugal, burocracy notwithstanding! 😅

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Paulo. Indeed. He and his family have been extremely encouraged by people like yourself who've treated them very well and been positive. - Josh & Kalie

[@paulogarciadesousa]

@@ExpatsEverywhere , I’ll drink to that 🍻☺️

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@paulogarciadesousa Right on! Question is...whatcha drinking? - Josh & Kalie

[@paulogarciadesousa]

@@ExpatsEverywhere , I’m easy, as long as it’s not bleach or Campari, I’m good! 😄

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@paulogarciadesousa LOL. You can Kalie have so much in common. - Josh & Kalie

[@entropyshade2120]

When do u go away?

[@marcogordino]

Burocracy is the nightmare of any Portuguese to... is just Portugal. Example to install solar panels of in your house you will be swamped in red tape... This is a social country and for example for a solar panels you are intiteled to a financial aid by the environmental fund and to avoid corruption you need documents from multiple entities to avoid that.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the comment, Marco. - Josh & Kalie

[@ritamattos4237]

Ps:venha para Alemanha e verá o significado da palavra Burocrácia😉🤔🤔

[@xooq_]

chapters.

[@JimHill-ei5hr]

Thanks for the most AGIST video on any Portugal-focused KZbin channel. When I arrive in September, I'll be sure to stay with us older folks. Don't want to bring you 30 and 40-something kiddos down. May accidentally run you down, 'cause you know what poor drivers we over 60-somethings are. Just a thought!

[@qwqwlex]

Why on earth would you want to live in California? Portugal is way better on many different levels and has a similar climate and beaches.

[@desertdweller8520]

I know you guys love Porto. I. have to confess it is not for me due to the climate and vibe (which is hard to describe).

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We get that. This winter was particularly long. The vibe though is something that we LOVE about Porto. - Josh & Kalie

[@sw8398]

yeah dark and melancholy...weird vibe

[@desertdweller8520]

@@ExpatsEverywhere I am not trying to say anything is bad, it's all individual. I really like your channel and what you do. We are all different. That's all I meant.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@desertdweller8520 for sure. We understand. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it. We love what we get to do. - Josh & Kalie

[@cristinaguine5235]

Portugal is not cool anymore! Don't get MISLEADED by people who just earn a lot of money from bringing others here: either real estate, imigration lawers or youtubers...

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Why isn't Portugal cool anymore? It seems like you're trying to mislead people with your opinion and possibly frustration about something. We've created videos about the struggles of living in Portugal, what to watch out for, and the kind of person that Portugal is not fit for. - Josh