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Forum: Portugal

Sep 19th 2020, 12:37 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

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Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

So true!

When I applied for a UK fiancée visa for my Mongolian fiancée in 2010, the application was perfect but the UK embassy in Beijing rejected it immediately for laughable, bogus reasons. All...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 19th 2020, 10:33 am

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

I wrote to the Portugese consulate in Vietnam.The person wrote back and said Mongolians can’t get tourist visas but could apply for a D7 visa in the Portugese embassy in Bangkok. I’m not sure if we...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 12th 2020, 7:47 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

Thanks for all your suggestions.

It’s actually quite difficult for Mongolian citizens to get even tourist visas to developed countries (Schengen, UK, USA). My ex-wife was Mongolian and we married...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 11th 2020, 3:27 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

I don’t think there’s anyway we can provide documents to prove our relationship, except photos. Nobody uses utility bills in your name in Asia and we can’t get a bank account together without being...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 10th 2020, 8:22 am

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

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Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

I’d love to come to Portugal before the end of the year. I hate bureaucracy, especially unnecessary stuff, having dealt with it in Asia. However, it’s one of those things that has to be done.

If...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 9th 2020, 2:51 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

You are correct. Vietnam has very good numbers in terms of covid19 cases and deaths - just 17 cases in my province and no deaths. I’d say life is pretty normal in Nha Trang where we are, except for...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 9th 2020, 2:10 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: To move before Dec 31st or not?

Thanks for your answers @bons and @Moses2013

So, am I to conclude that the ONLY advantage of arriving before the end of 2020 is I wouldn’t need any visa? If I can’t manage it before that then I’d...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 9th 2020, 1:34 pm

Replies: 27

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Views: 2,027

Posted By UKadventurer7

To move before Dec 31st or not?

Hi all,

I’m a UK citizen currently stuck in Vietnam due to covid19 travel restrictions. My normal country of temporary residence is Mongolia because my fiancée is from there. I’m 57 and retired,...

Forum: USA

Jun 16th 2020, 3:55 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

we could probably meet those requirements if the UK looks like a possible place to retire. I’m not terribly keen because of the weather but there are advantages and we can always escape the weather,...

Forum: USA

Jun 14th 2020, 4:35 am

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

We hope to be based in Mongolia for the nicer part of the year and spend winters somewhere warmer. The problem with Mongolia is similar to the problem with the UK: spouse visas. Recently, Mongolian...

Forum: USA

Jun 14th 2020, 2:45 am

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

Yes, I think my brother can be a great resource on the UK side of things. He’s got no vested interests or agenda other than helping me. He’s already been retired for about 5+ years and is financially...

Forum: USA

Jun 13th 2020, 2:30 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

Thanks to everybody, I’ve read all the links and honestly I don’t feel much wiser. It’s no clearer how much I’ll get. There are so many variables and the articles are full of different scenarios and...

Forum: USA

Jun 13th 2020, 12:59 am

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

no, I didn’t do anything. It just expired in 2016.

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 5:57 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

ah, yes sorry. I was replying to a national insurance question from another member. “Quick replies” aren’t such a good idea without nested threads.

Thank you. I just saw your post and I’ll read...

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 5:48 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

“Did you read the bit that says 'assumes you'll contribute another 13 years'?”

Yes, I did. Isn’t that we were taking about when we talked about sending contributions? I thought you could pay...

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 5:27 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

My brother checked for me. As I said he’s a CFA. I think it was the www gov uk site. I’ve got a screenshot but I can’t seem to post them yet because I’m new to the forums. Here’s another try.

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Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 5:11 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

I don’t think I ever had an account. I tried to create one today. I’m pretty sure I entered my SS# and name correctly. I don’t have my SS card anymore. I’ve moved about a million times since 2007 so...

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 5:05 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

My brother helped me check my pension on the UK website when I was back there a couple of years ago. It’s a lot easier than the US one which has thwarted me so far. I took a screenshot of the summary...

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 4:35 pm

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Trying to check social security eligibility

I tried it and it said I’d put in the wrong information. Also, I haven’t got my own US mailing address or phone number. I could use a friend’s as it doesn’t say I have to live there. Anyway, I tried...

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Jun 12th 2020, 4:55 am

Replies: 2

Hi! Complicated early retirement situation

Views: 3,431

Posted By UKadventurer7

Re: Hi! Complicated early retirement situation

Thanks. I’ll post in one or both of those groups.

Forum: USA

Jun 12th 2020, 3:28 am

Replies: 39

Trying to check social security eligibility

Views: 3,918

Posted By UKadventurer7

Trying to check social security eligibility

I’m a Brit who’s mainly lived abroad since university. First in the USA (1985-2007) then mainly in Asia (China, Mongolia and Vietnam). My country of residence is Mongolia now but we got stuck in...

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Jun 11th 2020, 1:19 pm

Replies: 2

Hi! Complicated early retirement situation

Views: 3,431

Posted By UKadventurer7

Hi! Complicated early retirement situation

I’m a Brit who’s mainly lived abroad since university. First in the USA (1985-2007) then mainly in Asia (China, Mongolia and Vietnam). My country of residence is Mongolia now but we got stuck in...

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