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Forum: Portugal
Mar 29th 2026, 7:43 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Any British Motorcyclists on this site?

Hi OP. That's a lovely!

I moved to Portugal in 2022, and exchanged my licence last year. It took ages but I got it eventually. I only had Category A entitlement in the UK and it was ported...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 14th 2025, 8:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,855
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: NHR 2.0

NHR 1.0 beneficiary here, so I can't comment on NHR 2.0 specifically, but I just want to add a couple of things.

I do not trust Portuguese accountants at all, not even the most expensive ones I...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 8th 2023, 10:43 am
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Question Can I keep my UK licence (cat A) and get a separate Portuguese licence (cat B)?

Hi all,

I have a UK licence with motorbike (category A) entitlement, which is registered with the Portuguese IMT (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-portugal#until-31-december-2023). I don't...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 27th 2022, 11:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Article 15 Family Reunification Interview Requirements

They did want everything to be translated to Portuguese in my case, even though my lawyer told me that wasn't necessary. They gave me 10 calendar days to provide the translations.
Forum: Portugal
Oct 23rd 2022, 8:24 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Article 15 Family Reunification Interview Requirements

I had the interview back in May and found this accurate: https://www.sef.pt/en/Pages/conteudo-detalhe.aspx?nID=22#div3

I don't have much to add, but happy to answer any concentre questions you may...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 3rd 2022, 9:59 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,381
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving Licence Exchange

Unfortunately it's taking months these days, and in some cases over a year. If it were just a couple of months I wouldn't mind waiting.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 3rd 2022, 8:48 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,381
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving Licence Exchange

In my case, I ride my bike often and like to go overseas, so I don't like the idea of not being able to ride it abroad for an undetermined amount of time (in some cases over a year).
Forum: Portugal
Jul 31st 2022, 9:25 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,381
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving Licence Exchange

Hi Pilotabroad! I'd be curious to know what the current processing times are.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 4th 2022, 11:21 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 9,469
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving licence exchange

I haven't applied yet but I met a French couple recently who told me they'd just got their Portuguese licences and the whole process took less than 2 months. There's hope.
Forum: Portugal
May 16th 2022, 2:45 am
Replies: 68
Views: 9,469
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving licence exchange

Thanks. Yeah that sounds risky. I might consider getting a Portuguese licence from scratch in that case :cry_smile:
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2022, 11:59 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,691
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving licence

Thanks for that link! That's great.

So basically: There's a transition period until 31st December 2022, during which we'll be regarded as if we were still in the EU, which means we have to notify...
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2022, 10:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,691
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving licence

Just FYI: I asked a friend to call IMT and double check that 31st December 2022 extension, since I've seen no mention of it on the IMT website.

She was told that they didn't know about that...
Forum: Portugal
May 15th 2022, 10:29 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 9,469
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Driving licence exchange

Has anyone got their Portuguese licence recently, and if so, how long did the whole exchange process take? I've read online that some people have been waiting for 18 months and counting! :(


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Forum: Portugal
Apr 30th 2022, 4:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Are lessons strictly necessary before the theory test?

Hi all,

My partner didn't manage to get a driving licence in the UK before coming to Portugal -- she only got as far as the theory test due to time constraints. We understand she has to start over...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 10th 2022, 7:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Indeed, the text you quoted is the main reason why I contacted them the first time. I think they just say that to cover their backs.
Forum: Portugal
Feb 10th 2022, 10:57 am
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Good point, sorry!

I couldn't get a baggage certificate due to the issues I mentioned in the OP. I asked the removal company about it again a day before the collection, and they told me they'd...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 10th 2022, 12:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Any advice for someone about to start riding a motorbike in Lisbon?

Thank you, Rosemary and Alan PT!

I totally agree with you re: driving on the right side of the road. Honestly, I'm more concerned about that than Portuguese drivers!

I wish I could start the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 9th 2022, 11:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Hi folks,

I'm happy to report that my belongings arrived safely and I didn't have to pay VAT or anything else.

The removal company contacted me a day before the collection to ask for proof of...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 9th 2022, 11:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Question Any advice for someone about to start riding a motorbike in Lisbon?

Hi everyone,

I moved from London to Lisbon a few days ago, and I'm planning to buy a motorbike this weekend and ride it with my UK licence initially (I'll exchange it later). Even though road...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 23rd 2022, 11:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: UK Company and Residing in Portugal Tax

Thank you so much Alan PT!

Wow, I didn't realise that was the case, but from what I'm reading...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 23rd 2022, 8:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: UK Company and Residing in Portugal Tax

My partner is in the same boat. Google "NHR" and check out rebase.co

As long as you invoice foreign clients, like your own UK personal services company or your actual clients, and those countries...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 18th 2022, 11:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Thanks Eddie! May I ask how long ago that was? I hope things haven't changed much.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 10th 2022, 10:22 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Thanks! We were hoping we didn't have to do that but it does seem like the only way to do things by the book.



Indeed! :/
Forum: Portugal
Jan 10th 2022, 2:28 am
Replies: 20
Views: 12,900
Posted By a_user_has_no_name

Re: Anyone applied for a Baggage Certificate from the Portuguese consulate?

Thanks Rambling archer!

I read those threads and that page from the consulate, but I still couldn't find an answer to my question regarding the timing.

The main thing is that this seems like a...
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