Mark + I field questions from YOU ⬇️

✔️Are there work opportunities there in Portugal and what do those look like?

✔️What has been your experience with healthcare + health insurance so far?
✔️ Are the locals really welcoming to you?

Key Resources:

Find out what visa is most appropriate for your situation by starting at VFS Global

https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html

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After the recent events at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, Mark + I discuss the impact of the American political turmoil on us after we have moved abroad to Portugal.

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So you think you may want to move to or retire in Portugal? The next question is likely.... BUT WHERE?!

In this episode, Mark + I walk through our top criteria to consider when researching where is best for you to land in Portugal.

• Cost of living based on your goals


• Transportation + accessibility to airports


• Climate (north vs central vs south)


• Lifestyle + cultural desires


• Schools for the kiddos


• Emotional connection to a place

Helpful Resources:

Cost of Living Comparisons, city to city: NUMBEO

www.numbeo.com

Research current apartment listings: Idealista

www.idealista.pt

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It's becoming our mission to help our Portugal Junkies community figure out two things.... Are you ready to move abroad? And if so, is Portugal the right place for you?

We talk through our top reasons we were ready to move from the USA to Portugal - and also the top reasons why moving abroad may not be your thing.

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We experience our first loss while abroad and needed a great therapy session via this episode. The truth is, moving abroad comes with certain sacrifices, like not being near your family or friends when you (or they) experience loss.

Loss is inevitable, but ironically, the very reason WHY we decided to quit our jobs, move to Portugal + focus on living for RIGHT NOW. Because y'all, we aren't guaranteed tomorrow.

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***NEW UPDATE AS OF DEC 2024*** FBI background checks need to be apostilled going forward.

If you're looking to move to Portugal + need to know more about how to get here on the D7 retirement (or passive income) visa, look no further.

As a follow up to our last episode overview, Mark + I go in depth on the actual application requirements one-by-one and give you some big picture perspective about WHY they are asking you for this stuff + how to best position yourself for an approval on your visa application.

Please note:  This was our personal experience in Fall 2023-February 2024.  We are not providing legal advice but merely sharing our own experience.

Key Resources:

⁠Portugal Junkies Resources⁠ (1:1 Calls, Free Templates, Referrals for NIF, Bank Account + Lease Reviews)

⁠VFS Global Website⁠

⁠AmericansandFriends PT Facebook Group⁠

⁠Idealista Website

FREE D7 Personal Statement Template

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***NEW UPDATE AS OF DEC 2024*** FBI background checks need to be apostilled going forward.

If you're looking to move to Portugal + need to know more about how to get here on the D7 retirement (or passive income) visa, look no further.

As a follow up to our last episode overview, Mark + I go in depth on the actual application requirements one-by-one and give you some big picture perspective about WHY they are asking you for this stuff + how to best position yourself for an approval on your visa application.

Please note:  This was our personal experience in Fall 2023-February 2024.  We are not providing legal advice but merely sharing our own experience.

Key Resources:

⁠⁠Portugal Junkies Resources⁠⁠ (1:1 Calls, Free Templates, Referrals for NIF, Bank Account + Lease Reviews)

⁠⁠VFS Global Website⁠⁠

D7 Documentation Checklist

D7 Application

⁠⁠AmericansandFriends PT Facebook Group⁠⁠

⁠⁠Idealista Website⁠

⁠FREE D7 Personal Statement Template

Get full access to Portugal Junkies at portugaljunkies.substack.com/subscribe

***NEW UPDATE AS OF DEC 2024*** FBI background checks need to be apostilled going forward.

If you're looking to move to Portugal + need to know more about how to get here on the D7 retirement (or passive income) visa, look no further.

Mark + I give a high level overview of the process, timelines and how to prepare to put your best self forward in your application.

Stay tuned for the next two episodes where we go in depth on the actual application requirements one-by-one and give you some big picture perspective about WHY they are asking you for this stuff!

Please note:  This was our personal experience in Fall 2023-February 2024.  We are not providing legal advice but merely sharing our own experience.

Key Resources:

Portugal Junkies Resources (1:1 Calls, Free Templates, Referrals for NIF, Bank Account + Lease Reviews)

VFS Global Website

AmericansandFriends PT Facebook Group

Idealista Website

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We humbly share our biggest financial mistake since we moved abroad from Charlotte to Porto, Portugal. Hint: we are in our second apartment in less than 6 months. Don't be like us - learn from our mistake and understand more about how to make good choices about where to live in Portugal when you get here!

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It's our first Q+A episode - where we answer questions crowd-sourced from our listeners! In this episode we touch on our biggest highs and lows, the biggest cultural differences we've experienced so far + how remote work and income opportunities are playing out for us as expats who left great jobs and businesses to build something for ourselves.

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