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Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2019, 6:43 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By mayrig

Re: Portuguese passport

Thanks liveaboard. I know it would probably best to go through an immigration consultant as they know the pitfalls and how to get around them, however I do not know any personally in Portugal, and...
Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2019, 6:24 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By mayrig

Re: Portuguese passport

Thanks very much Red Eric. I was wondering whether there is a hierarchy in these offices.. and whether it would be best to go directly to the highest level... or does it not matter?
I know it would...
Forum: Portugal
May 6th 2019, 12:25 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By mayrig

Re: Portuguese passport

Hi
Quick question on your quote :

" Conservatória do Registo Civil à escolha (Civil Registry Office of your choice) -- I take it these would be located in Portugal and not in your country of...
Forum: Goa
Jan 10th 2019, 4:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By mayrig

Re: ECT in Goa

You're welcome. Hope you got the help you were looking for.
Forum: Goa
Jan 10th 2019, 4:31 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By mayrig

Re: Arriving scheduled leaving by charter - URGENT REPLY

LOL... now I know why they drive the way they do!!
Not sure why you tried to ring the FRRO? Doubt that they would know the answer. Anyway, it looks like they've now left. Hopefully someone will have...
Forum: Goa
Dec 27th 2018, 8:55 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By mayrig

Re: ECT in Goa

Unfortunately I suspect you are correct in saying it's practised in India. You should check with the GMC at Bambolim who will probably refer you to the Mental Hospital also at Bambolim.
Forum: Goa
Dec 27th 2018, 8:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By mayrig

Re: Arriving scheduled leaving by charter - URGENT REPLY

Would suggest you try calling all below. Between them you should get an answer :

1. British Nationals Assistance Office - is located near Marriott Hotel - they may or may not know the answer, but...
Forum: Goa
Jan 16th 2018, 12:29 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 11,991
Posted By mayrig

Re: Selling property in Goa

See if you can PM me. Unfortunately only too well aware of the process of seeking permission!! :-(
Forum: Goa
Jan 15th 2018, 6:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 11,991
Posted By mayrig

Re: Selling property in Goa

If your wife's parents were Indian nationals and it is solely in her name then you probably do not have a problem. If it were in both your names, regardless of OCI status, even though you actually...
Forum: Goa
Jan 14th 2018, 5:00 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,850
Posted By mayrig

Re: Initial enquiries

Hi Rachel

Even if you were holding an OCI Card I would tell you DON't buy in Goa. It is a minefield and you will regret it. Put your hard earned money in some other place where there is less...
Forum: Goa
Jan 14th 2018, 4:42 am
Replies: 17
Views: 11,991
Posted By mayrig

Re: Selling property in Goa

Hi LenUK

Quite frankly, given our own personal experience, I would advise that you DO NOT buy in Goa. We did and now seriously regret it. There are several OCIs who have been trying to sell for...
Forum: Goa
Jan 14th 2018, 4:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 11,991
Posted By mayrig

Re: Selling property in Goa

Oh my God! Good luck with that! My husband is a British national, WITH a PIO Card and we have been trying to sell our property since the past TWO YEARS. They come up with some excuse or the other to...
Forum: Goa
Jul 13th 2017, 6:40 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Unhappy Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Just for the benefit of anyone new checking on this forum about buying property in Goa. DO NOT PURCHASE IN GOA --> regardless of whether you have a PIO card (now changed to OCI) or an original OCI...
Forum: Goa
Apr 3rd 2012, 3:23 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,312
Posted By mayrig

Re: Welcome to our new Concierge.

My God, that's appalling. Makes me ashamed to be Indian.
Forum: Goa
Apr 1st 2012, 6:05 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,312
Posted By mayrig

Smile Re: Welcome to our new Concierge.

Hiya All

I'm really surprised to hear that spouses of Indian nationals are having trouble getting a PIO card. It has not been my personal experience though I do not doubt that there will be some...
Forum: Goa
Mar 17th 2012, 7:42 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Smile Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

From yesterday's Herald :
---- QUOTE ----
Indians with OCI status will get consular help: UK

LONDON: Responding to concerns of British citizens holding the status of ' Overseas Citizen of...
Forum: Goa
Feb 25th 2012, 12:28 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Smile Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

No, no problem at all (as far as I am aware) with a woman buying alone. With regards to the trust issues, we ourselves talked about this possibility before we found out that PIO card holders could...
Forum: Goa
Feb 23rd 2012, 12:06 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Might be worth getting an opinion from two advocates and see how the information compares? I don't think they charge for a first time exploratory visit. At least I've approached a couple of...
Forum: Goa
Feb 22nd 2012, 4:44 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Hiya, an OCI is on par with an Indian citizen so an OCI (and also PIO) can register property without a problem. However, you need to check the rules to find out whether an OCI can confer PIO status...
Forum: Goa
Dec 23rd 2011, 2:44 am
Replies: 68
Views: 7,996
Posted By mayrig

Talking Re: Ham Bacon Sausage

Oh brought that too of course ............. among lots of other things that I didn't mention :lol:
Forum: Goa
Dec 22nd 2011, 12:41 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 7,996
Posted By mayrig

Wink Re: Ham Bacon Sausage

If anyone knows where to get Strong/Extra Mature Cheddar in North Goa (at prices that are not going to break the bank :D) I'd be very interested to know where.

Besides cheese, marmite and the...
Forum: Goa
Oct 3rd 2011, 9:53 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Cool Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Hi All
Further to Noni's info above, I thought I would add some info that might be useful if anyone would like to do something about corruption relating to government officials.

We contacted the...
Forum: Goa
Sep 27th 2011, 1:47 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,384
Posted By mayrig

Smile Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

I agree with everything that Andy has said... the ownership will be on the Form I/XIV, however, be aware that it is possible that it may not be updated with the latest ownership changes. We bought a...
Forum: Goa
Aug 27th 2011, 5:06 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,873
Posted By mayrig

Re: Latest ploy at NEWTONS

Excellent! If more of us refuse to put up with this ridiculous situation maybe it will start to change.

I heard that they (read a generic 'they' here) collect the coins given to them by customers...
Forum: Goa
Aug 26th 2011, 12:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,543
Posted By mayrig

Re: Coconut Grove

Hi

I did a google search and found the following two organisations that you could contact. Maybe they can help from an environmental point of view :

1. THE GOA FOUNDATION

Subject: Ecology...
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