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Visas Lisbon Resolved

D7 renewal — which proof of income did AIMA actually accept?

Renewal slot in March. I have pension + dividends. Wondering which combination of statements people brought that didn't trigger extra requests.

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Jonas K.· 5 months ago
12 answers
Housing Oliveira do Hospital

Buying a stone ruin in the interior — water rights, what to ask?

Looking at a quintinha with an old fonte. Notary is fine but the water situation feels like the real question. What did you check before signing?

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Mae Wright· 3 weeks ago
7 answers
Healthcare Porto

Switching from private to SNS with a chronic condition

Currently on a Multicare plan. Considering pure SNS now that I'm a resident. Anyone made the jump and lived to recommend it?

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Idris O.· 2 days ago
9 answers
Banking

Best Portuguese bank for a non-resident sole trader?

Activipas, Millennium, ActivoBank — keep getting mixed reports. Looking for a setup that actually answers emails in English.

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Petra L.· 1 week ago
16 answers
Culture Algarve Resolved

Polite way to decline the second café after dinner?

Asking sincerely. I love my neighbors. I cannot drink coffee at 11pm anymore.

HB
Hannah B.· 1 month ago
24 answers