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Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2026, 10:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By GrahamF

Re: My EHIC card is about to expire

Before we left the EU, I had a Portuguese one but when it expired after we left, renewal was refused by SS on the grounds that not having made working contributions, I wasn't entitled. As I'm also...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 20th 2026, 9:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Dual Citizens with expired UK passports

It came from a Google search, supposedly a quote from UK gov but, maybe AI doctored which is an ever increasing risk. Searching UK Gov, it's contradicted by this publication which says children...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 20th 2026, 6:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Dual Citizens with expired UK passports

Reading the post above, I wonder if children born abroad to a British citizen parent would automatically become British citizens or, just entitled to be if they applied for it?

Life used to be so...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 20th 2026, 4:52 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Dual Citizens with expired UK passports

Read the uk. gov briefing - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10344/
Forum: Portugal
Jan 19th 2026, 12:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By GrahamF

Dual Citizens with expired UK passports

New rules which can deny UK entry to UK citizens. Dual citizen Brits could be refused entry to the UK in major passport rule change...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 12th 2026, 4:24 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,162
Posted By GrahamF

Re: not fit for purpose- (a jocular thread)

I had an argument with Meo over the weekend. Sister in law in critical care bed in CUF and managed to block her mobile. Not the usual log-on code but needing Unblock code.

Went to Meo to ask...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 21st 2025, 12:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,455
Posted By GrahamF

Re: In Person Residency Renewals

I came across this video this morning but, as usual, until confirmed elsewhere, don't know if accurate
https://youtu.be/DcEMVLR4S5Y
Forum: Portugal
Dec 17th 2025, 11:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 651
Posted By GrahamF

Re: 2 months Waiting times to see Family Doctor?

I needed to see dermatologist in Faro about a year ago and ended up going to a private clinic. I think the consultation fee was €90 and only a few days wait.

Here in Alges, we both have family...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 29th 2025, 11:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By GrahamF

Re: EES booth - residency option

This FAQ may answer the question - FAQs about EES - EES (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/faq#how-does-ees-apply-to-withdrawal-agreement)
Forum: Portugal
Oct 8th 2025, 9:34 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Procedure at PT airports for existing residents of PT.?

I forgot to mention, the line I used didn't have scanners, it was a border officer.
Forum: Portugal
Oct 8th 2025, 5:00 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Procedure at PT airports for existing residents of PT.?

Following up on my post yesterday. Leaving Lisbon T1 this morning, there were separate lines for EU and non EU passports. I used EU line with passport and residence card, no problems.
Forum: Portugal
Oct 6th 2025, 8:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Procedure at PT airports for existing residents of PT.?

Arriving at Lisbon,T1 there's usually someone organising the lanes and when asked can be directed to either EU or non EU. If not questioned, we usually head for the shortest line. When leaving for...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 1st 2025, 9:53 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By GrahamF

Re: how do real estate sales work in Portugal?

When my mother in law died, we needed to establish apartment value to buy out my wife's siblings so arranged a visit by one of the large national estate agents.
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When the guy arrived he brought...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 5th 2025, 10:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Water Leak in Block

Our block has insurance which we all contribute to with an annual bill. We also have our own liability policy.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 1st 2025, 10:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Which police to contact

Believe it. We had first hand experience of corruption. Our boat was hit on it's mooring by a ferry running between Faro and Praia de Faro, causing quite a bit of damage. NOT the company operating...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 11th 2025, 9:55 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Uk Passports at Faro

A warning from Ryanair about people missing flights due to understaffed Portuguese airport delays -...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 10th 2025, 10:34 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,967
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Uk Passports at Faro

We arrived at Lisbon mid evening a couple of weeks ago and as you say, queues were horrific. Fortunately, spotted a roped off empty gate/line with a border control officer in his hut and persuaded...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 12th 2025, 5:55 am
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Seeking Lisbon solicitor re: Portuguese will. Also seek structural surveyor

Can't recommend anyone in Lisbon as we're mainly Faro based. Notary charged us €500 for two Portuguese wills, basically copies of our UK ones.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 11th 2025, 10:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,516
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Permanent residence certificate/card EU citizen.

Mine expires 10 years after issue, as did the previous one.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 10th 2025, 1:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,516
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Permanent residence certificate/card EU citizen.

My application for permanent status was prior to Brexit, when I was still an EU citizen.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 10th 2025, 1:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,516
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Permanent residence certificate/card EU citizen.

To prove you are resident in the country,
Forum: Portugal
Mar 10th 2025, 1:18 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,516
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Permanent residence certificate/card EU citizen.

Before Brexit, my 5 year temporary residence had well expired. When contacting SEF to convert to Permanent status, I had to make an appointment for interview and produce a ream of paperwork, (which...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 5th 2025, 3:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Upholstery Foam

Thanks, will call in tomorrow all being well, need 10cm or 15cm x 2m long pieces, depending on density, to replace bunk mattresses on boat.
Forum: Portugal
Feb 4th 2025, 11:01 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By GrahamF

Upholstery Foam

Does anyone have name of an upholstery foam supplier around the Algarve? All the upholsterers (estafadores) we have tried buy it in when needed but can't find from where.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 28th 2025, 9:57 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By GrahamF

Re: Is EU citizen registration certificate issued pre-Brexit still valid?

Back in the autumn last year a friend who had previously obtained his temporary residence and paper certificate and then gone back to UK for quite a while (I think a year or more) came back and...
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