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Had you bought in 2019 just before Covid lockdowns, it could have been a financial hardship when people weren’t able to travel and rent a vacation home.

Come live in São João de Ver, it's cheaper(an 3 room apartment is 140k euros) and is 20 minutes from Oporto!

I really like your videos! Maybe you can do a video about international schools in Portugal? I am trying to find something but nothing shows up. Maybe it’s time for us to move there and take your advice to heart

Is purchasing property a requirement for a D7 visa?

Love your videos! Especially because we live in NY close to border of CT and thinking to move to Portugal.

So it’s an initial investment of 15,000 non refundable dollars per person?

There is one thing you didn't mention, and it's something I've always wondered about: As Americans, when you move to Europe, don't you feel uncomfortable with the cramped living environment? As far as I know, the per capita living area in Europe is much much much smaller than that in the United States, and those houses are old and dilapidated.

Excellent videos. We are retired educators who thoroughly appreciated our time last year helping a school open in Lviv, then staying in Krakow for 6 weeks, followed by a month in Tallinn. Now we want to sell our Portland condo and move to Europe. Your videos have helped me reexamine Portugal as a preferred destination over France, Italy, and Spain. Thank you. Dean & Cindy

Agree with your assessment of these areas but I was surprised that you don’t include Aveiro.

How far out (days/weeks) was the appointment with AIMA that you were assigned from when you received your VISA? I’m wondering if they try to give you a bit of time before you have to rush out of the US and arrive in Portugal for that appointment? Thanks!

What's wrong with just staying for 90 days

All sounds like NOT fun.

Jeez! You 2 must be dripping with cash! These costs total more than I've earned in 10 years! The world sucks.

For those who don't already own a home in Portugal (glad you guys did and were able to move your five-year plan forward : - ), it's wise to plan for extra costs meeting the proof of a place to live requirement. Many who've been through the process report being told a one-year official lease is required at the initial application appointment if renting, and some have been rejected for not having that. So it's important to budget for double rent/mortgage in Portugal AND your country of origin OR for the cost of flying back and possibly having to pay for hotels or short-term rentals near whatever VFS office you're assigned to. Especially given the changes in policy in Portugal recently that suggest efforts to lessen immigration (e.g. elimination of the 10% tax rate for ten years) PLUS the possible increase in applications from the United States post-election, I personally would also plan for a worst-case scenario of NOT being approved for residency and potentially having to pay the full year of a lease I can only legally use for three months on a tourist visa. : - ( Hopefully, though, a landlord would take pity in that case.

Rent for a year in big city and find your next more permanent place during the year. Rent cars when you need one. Keep it simple. Keep airplane trips back and forth minimal. Everything takes time and so relax! Have fun and a toast for the adventure!

Were you close to a VFS location? It doesn’t really seem practical to go to one multiple times for most. one of the things we found in San Francisco is that we had to pay on site with a money order with the amount determined at that time. So, we had to go to a post office and return with a money order. Another glitch that we ran into is that my wife’s sealed FBI envelope when opened contained a document said that her fingerprints were not accepted. We have no knowledge that this would be the case. They did make an exception and allow us to mail a new FBI document to them. We did this and we are waiting and waiting.

This is by far the most comprehensive video on acquiring a Portuguese visa. I will be retiring there in 2025, and this information will really help even though I have a friend whose wife is an immigration lawyer. Well done, and thank you!

First time watching you guys. RUclips can be fun indeed. Remember Angry Birds? Once upon a time a super popular video game. Thought I was one of the only ones still playing 😄so I started a channel. Retro-style you know 🧓and just for the fun of it. Never thought that 100+ would be so kind as to subscribe. Doubt I will ever reach the magic 1000 subs, hey - surprises do happen, right? 😉🤞

Great video 👍. Can you do a video on how Portugal handle capital gain and dividend tax? I am setting up a portfolio to withdraw tax free ~120k (29k interest income + 94k dividend/capital gain with 29k standard deduction) income in USA. I am trying to figure out how Portugal is going to tax my foreign income since NHR scheme is ended.

Love your content!! My wife and I are considering retiring early and moving to Portugal. We’ve been on scouting trips already (Silver Coast and Algarve) and we also would like to start a RUclips! While I’m binging your videos, Do you have anything that speaks to the equipment that you use to start your RUclips channel?

My hubby and I have been watching your very informative videos and are grateful to you. We are planning to move when he retires. I am already retired and working a little part time. We have researched and researched and I have taken lots of notes. We also sat in a 2 hour zoom meeting with Expats FB Group Friday and learned a lot. We have already booked a 2 week visit to Portugal in April and plan to check out the places we have narrowed down. We are staying 14 days and 10 of those days we have rented a car. We want to get a feel and see what housing is like etc. How far would you say we would need to start the application process within the US.

Dawn and Matt, Fantastic video! You guys are truly the best. Your content is always meaningful and helpful, unlike many other half-baked videos out there. I’ve watched over a dozen creators covering similar topics about Portugal, and you stand out by far. I’m really looking forward to your course and future videos, especially for those of us planning to move. Keep up the honest and great work! I was wondering if you could recommend cities in the Silver Coast area with a similar cost of living to the one you mentioned with 15,000 inhabitants around same size), located about 30 to 45 minutes from a more larger city. I’m particularly interested in places that offer new houses or apartments developed from 2015 onwards. Also, could you suggest any reliable real estate agents or brokers who could provide more information? Thanks again for all your help!

I have 2 pugs. Any cost estimates?

I’m for the US and I’m interested in more information on the process of moving your dog. How specifically did they get there? I’m not a fan of putting my pet in a cargo hold on a plane and she’s too big to be allowed in the plane. Thanks in advance

Couple??? 's When in this process did you change your drivers license over? And what was THAT process. I have been looking into this compared to Spain and seems easier in Portugal What if you're a couple but only I'm planning the move due to my husband's health issues. Would the same financial documents for one of us be adequate would you think or would it have to be separated before the process even starts. All our pensions go into a joint account that we set up years ago that we transfer around to other accounts. Do all the accounts have to be submitted??? Can I even start this process alone without my husband? I would be traveling back and forth. Do I have to have a rental for a year at up before the nif and bank account? Thanks for the chance to ask your opinion😊

I’m in the beginning planning stages and trying to pinpoint an area to live. I’m less interested in a city dwelling life but I’d like to be in a convenient distance (<30 min drive) from a city, while also having the land for having chickens and maybe a couple goats. Do you have any suggestions on where to start looking?

Good luck with VFS. Their website is completely broken. We have found it impossible o even log in net alone get to the viewing appointments phase.

We started our You Tube Channel in August of this year and posted our first video in september. We have built up nearly 7,000 subscribers but still looking to get that video that will monetized our channel. Your tips help and i will look at our titles and thumbnails ,and the way we present the videos and we are both in our mid 60s.

Really helpful content, thank you for your efforts.

Compare lower taxed state with no state income tax versus Portugal please.

interesting !!

Im very interested in moving dogs and your $1200 cost. I dont want my dogs in cargo. Please do a video ❤️🙏

The very four countries we're trying to decide between, it's hard!

HOLA FROM QUERETARO. PLEASE BE NICE AND KIND TO EVERYONE. My rent includes everything and a maid, security, WIFI, and WhatsApp. I stocked up on food, and I use La Comer for home delivery. My rent was 14K per month and after 14 months 15K per month and the USA cost was $672 to $916 as the dollar falls.I save and give to honest none beggars. live in Queretaro next door, since 2021. This is 70% less than the USA in 2021. I am in my 82nd year, and moved here at 79 in 2021. I have been coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco for over 62 years, since age 20. I speak Spanish as a second language since age 14 among many other languages and visiting all over the world on my own dime. Great video. HOLA from QUERETARO. OVER 62 years traveling MEXICO and the world, and all 50 USA cities. I worked and paid for all my travels and would never beg for donations or try to scam or destroy anyone. EVERYONE WILL REAP WHAT YOU HAVE SOWN, GOD IS ANGRY and will have the FINAL WORD! PORK IS DEADLY. RIP EVERYONE. GOD IS IN CHARGE. LET GO AND LET GOD ALWAYS. acajudi100 RUclips, STOP BEGGING. STOP COMMERCIALS DURING PODCASTS. STOP ALL MUSIC ON AUDIO PODCASTS I left the USA in 2021 at 79. too deadly and expensive. i did not want to eliminate the John Gacy look a like trying to open my heavily blocked doors to save him. You must be alert and ready to defend yourselves in and out of your home, no matter, where you move. GOD IS IN CHARGE FOREVER. acajudi100 RUclips I do not beg or charge for my over 62 years of travelling. DO NOT PAY PEOPLE FOR 411. They are just greedy scammers.

Thank you for this extremely informative video! My spouse and I are about your age, and we've been looking into health insurance, but it's so expensive! I was shocked to hear of the affordable plan you have! May I ask what company it's through? We are healthy and can pay out of pocket for routine check-ups. Looking for the bare-bone requirements to satisfy the visa rules. Thanks! 😊

You're a beautiful couple, and your kindness and generosity shine through in every video you share. Wishing you an abundance of joy, health, and a touch of magical good fortune. I’m currently preparing for my move to Portugal, and I’m so glad to have discovered you! I look forward to following your inspiring journey.

Typical Americans. Think they can wave dollars and just turn up. You have just proved you are a nation of morons. You are not ex-pats : you are immigrants.There WILL be a backlash. There have been far too many Americans turning up here in Europe since 2016. And many have not been making themselves welcome, particularly in the large cities. They are notorious at being extremely bad at assimilating. There is growing anti-American feeling so expect changes in the rules. If you are FLEEING the orange bufoon, then leave your "exceptionalism" at home.

Great video, guys. Thanks. As someone considering a move to the Silver Coast, I am now much more aware of the costs. I'm also interested in the BnB side of things. Have you done a video breaking down the rules and regulations about getting into BnBs? On another note, I enjoyed your video on making money with RUclips. I'm also a RUclipsr with nearly 16K subscribers. But I make most of my income from sidelines like Patreon. In fact, Patreon brings in 10 times the amount I make on YT. Have you tried Patreon? -Mike

What is the right age for moving abroad? We are making plans to move to Italy. I am 52 American born (Italian ancestry). She is Russian and 44 (US Green Card). I went to University in Bologna. We plan to move to Sicily.

I am American with Ancestry in Italy (Sicily). Born in the USA. My wife is Russian (Green Card). We are located in Washington DC. I am determined to move to Italy (even before the election). I have successfully convinced her to move with me. I had no idea about the duel passport. I told her that it will be a lot of research and hard work. We have a nice place in DC, but if she changes her mind, I will be going solo.

Because I am 67, waiting for ten years isn't an option. What countries let one live there the longest on a guest visa?

Please make a video on cost of living breakdown.

Love watching your videos!! We are anticipating a move to the Silver Coast in Sept. 2025. Is there an email address I can contact you on? I'd love a recommendation of who you would use for as an immigration attorney. Thank you soo much for all the great content. We will be there in April any chance of meeting up?

You never mentioned the required deposit for Portugal. Either $250-$500,000?

Thanks for being transparent about YT income. There’s people saying “we make money on RUclips“ but never talk about how much it is. So thank you and I appreciate your honesty and sharing.

Thx for the info. 😊 Q: the golden Visa would be for one person… Not the couple together? Right?

We noticed our small 2 bed apartment gets rented by singles mostly

Thank you for this video.. I appreciate the section related to transporting a pet. Thank you

Isn't it mandatory to take Portuguese language classes too ?

When you say $400 for health care and $375 for visa, are they PER PERSON or for both of you