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Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2026, 9:04 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

I have spent much time trying to get the definitive. In the end AI was the best way to unpeel this issue. You have to get a proper form D737 from DVLA IF you passed a separate motorcycle test in the...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 25th 2026, 11:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By Rubberlegs

Angry Re: Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

That is a very good point for my appointment with IMT. I will add it to my Portuguese notes, that my full motorcycle category was earned by passing a test and not given. To allow usage of bikes above...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 25th 2026, 8:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

Thank your input. I can understand that some more knowledgeable people or politicians, might want to ensure in Portugal, that you must be tested to ensure you can ride a motorcycle, as it is quite...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2026, 9:38 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By Rubberlegs

Thumbs up Re: Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

On my UK licence copy, that I ordered soon after getting the PT Licence that shows category B1 and B only. I gave it a try that I might be able t get a copy of my UK version so I had solid evidence...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2026, 2:04 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By Rubberlegs

Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

My driver's license, expires in mid April of ths year. I had have my medical exam on March 4, 2026, after a vision test a few days before both were 100% approved.
I have a beautiful Harley Davidson...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 19th 2025, 4:56 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,509
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: UK Pension income question

Thanks for your response 'dingg' , it is good to know that!
I have till the end of the year to 'declare' this income in my tax return, so am well within the law at present, I think. I was more...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 19th 2025, 2:01 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,509
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: UK Pension income question

OK thanks for that Red Eric! It was going to be shipped across and declared anyway but over a more gradual period. I am not trying to cheat anyone. But having watched a Financial Advisor video on...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 19th 2025, 1:01 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,509
Posted By Rubberlegs

UK Pension income question

I have taken my 25% tax Free element of my Self invested Pension Plan in the UK and have it now in my UK bank a/c. I understand the PTtax man takes a dim view of large private pension sums and...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 14th 2025, 4:09 am
Replies: 62
Views: 9,619
Posted By Rubberlegs

Red face Re: processionary caterpillars

I find, that the nests tend to be on the non windward side of the pine trees at my house. They seems to be always on the most outer portions of the branches. January is the best time to deal with...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 8th 2024, 12:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Chave Móvel Digital

Just to update this subject, from a point of around 11 months later. So many tasks to do with the PT Government, mention the (CMD) Digital Mobile Key. I went to my local Citizen shop, with my...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 1st 2021, 6:47 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Latest UKGov mail out makes interesting reading

Yes, the link leads you to the information that the UKGov email provides for you to read.

That is directly to the pertinent page of the EU Commission's own information and facts, it appears?

I...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 1st 2021, 12:39 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By Rubberlegs

Latest UKGov mail out makes interesting reading

Hi All,

I always read the information sent out by UKGov. I like to think it is accurate, or as close as possible.

The link to their latest is here, if you don't get them? :
...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 16th 2021, 11:14 am
Replies: 42
Views: 2,516
Posted By Rubberlegs

Cool Covid Inoculation

Hello All,

I was wondering the other day, if I am the oldest person in Portugal to not to have been offered a Covid Jab?

Born in April 1954 that makes me 67.

I have tried 5 times to ask if I...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 20th 2021, 9:28 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rubberlegs

Cool Re: S1 form registration during Covid

Just as a quick update:

Had a reply from the Social Security department following my email request for an appointment
They ask for my NISS to be able to do so - I do not have one, so I am back...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 20th 2021, 5:46 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: S1 form registration during Covid

Thanks to the responses from Eric and Bill,

I will explore the avenues you so kindly suggested and hopefully will put this problem behind me!

What a great conduit this is and the people who...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 19th 2021, 11:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rubberlegs

S1 form registration during Covid

Hello All, The struggle continues, trying to fulfil my obligations since becoming a resident on 4/12/20.

I have a Health number with Centro de Saude, which I managed to receive online after...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 22nd 2021, 11:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 10,530
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Importing a used motorcycle into Portugal

Thank you GTCGSY and Rambling Archer!

I am not bringing my car, as its an old Volvo V70 diesel 2.4 and I know they will kill me and charge big time (best car I ever had though and its lifetime...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 21st 2021, 6:21 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,389
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Driving back to the UK

For what its worth, I travelled by car, using Dover to Calais on 1/1/21. The big hurdle then, was the French Police booth on the Dover side. The only reason I was allowed to cross into France, was...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 18th 2021, 7:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 10,530
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Importing a used motorcycle into Portugal

Thanks Dafty, I will contact him and run it by him, you are a star!
Forum: Portugal
Mar 18th 2021, 6:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 10,530
Posted By Rubberlegs

Importing a used motorcycle into Portugal

Hello All, My Certificado de Registo is dated 4/12/20, as is my NIF. I have been here since leaving the UK for good, with seemingly non stop paperwork and house purchase stuff ongoing. It is a...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2021, 11:24 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,577
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Any house renovators out there?

Brush on the affected areas with a fungicidal wash (see details online).
Ventilate rooms with fresh air for several days.
Ensure air vents in walls/windows are not shut off or blocked.
Black...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 4th 2021, 1:50 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: Ship belongings or start from new?

This is a real issue at present, what with the Covid crisis, blocking driving through France as an option.
With their very slow vaccination progress, it may be a long time before the road route to...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 2nd 2021, 10:23 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Rubberlegs

House registration change T2 to T4

Hi All, I am close to buying a nice house on the outskirts of Portimao. It has lots of space internally, but only has two bedrooms. I can see that it would be easy to alter the layout so there is 4...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 27th 2021, 12:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: NHR Application Form Online

Thanks R.A.,

Quite correct, as you saw I started with 'resident' but should not have drifted into citizen, in the latter half!
The NIF states 4/12/20, which matches the date my Certificado de...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2021, 11:20 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rubberlegs

Re: NHR Application Form Online

Thanks so much for your reply. I had received three NIF certificates, the first showed my UK address, I did not check the rest due to many issues once here in Portugal and getting over the trauma of...
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