Jim Garrison
American looking for information about Portugal
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11
About me
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Registration: 31 October 2023
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Geoblue Health Insurance
I have BCBS through my retirement benefits. When I called to let them know I was moving to Portugal, they said my plan would change to GeoBlue. I'm not at all familiar with that name. Does anyone here use GeoBlue? Is it any good? My ... Read More
Old criminal history and D7 by Pudgy Pug
My spouse has some old misdemeanors etc on his record. Jail time served was 60 days or so for violating probation.聽 聽These issues were like 25 years ago.聽 He has had no issues since then.Is there a statute of limitations on what ...
@sfaznpinoy Yes, it was approved. One conviction of 30 days for giving alcohol to a minor 50 years ago. And a DUI 39 years ago. Luckily, they didn't count against me. I've been sober and out of trouble for over thirty years. Arriving in ... Read More
What is the weather really like in Portugal? by paperclap
Hi all,My partner and I are strongly considering moving to Portugal in the near or distant future. Perhaps inland, as it's cheaper and more rural.Portugal has a reputation of "300 sunshine days per year". Is this true? Is this countrywide? Or is ...
@JohnnyPTThanks. Good info on that page. Read More
What is the weather really like in Portugal? by paperclap
Hi all,My partner and I are strongly considering moving to Portugal in the near or distant future. Perhaps inland, as it's cheaper and more rural.Portugal has a reputation of "300 sunshine days per year". Is this true? Is this countrywide? Or is ...
@RodridehaHi. What do you consider too hot to go outside? We live in Southwest Texas and are moving to Caldas in March, partly to escape the heat here. Read More
SEF Interview by Jim Garrison
I haven't seen this problem before. My wife and I both just received our passports back and we both have SEF appointments booked in April.The problem is both our appointments are on the same date and time but in two different cities! I'm retired ...
@maxwmitchell1997We have an apartment in Caldas da Rainha but we're in Texas right now packing stuff for shipping. We will be there in mid-March to stay. Our appointments are on April 24th. Mine is in Santarem and my wife's in Alverca - they look ... Read More
SEF Interview
I haven't seen this problem before. My wife and I both just received our passports back and we both have SEF appointments booked in April.The problem is both our appointments are on the same date and time but in two different cities! I'm retired ... Read More
Health Insurance in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I am in Portugal, having explored many health insurance companies, Medicare seems the cheapest but they are toooo slow at sending me the invoice to just pay for their 330 Euros per year (medium plan). So frustrating.Any reliable health ...
@raychirayath Thanks! I was leaning toward the Ideal plan. Read More
Health Insurance in Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,I am in Portugal, having explored many health insurance companies, Medicare seems the cheapest but they are toooo slow at sending me the invoice to just pay for their 330 Euros per year (medium plan). So frustrating.Any reliable health ...
@raychirayath Do you know which of the plans with MGEN meet the minimum requirements for the SEF? Their base plan is low-cost. Read More
Moving household goods to Portugal by psyteacher
I am interested in hearing from people who have moved to Portugal who had their household goods/furniture shipped. Is it cheaper to sell everything here in the U.S. and start over in Portugal or ship selective items to Portugal? Fern
My wife has collected a lot of jewelry and handbags over the years. More than most people, I think - but what do I know, I'm a guy and have no interest in that stuff. If we check bags with hundreds of earrings in them and dozens of handbags, will ... Read More
Old criminal history and D7 by Pudgy Pug
My spouse has some old misdemeanors etc on his record. Jail time served was 60 days or so for violating probation.聽 聽These issues were like 25 years ago.聽 He has had no issues since then.Is there a statute of limitations on what ...
@rspencerkeithI guess I was hoping that due to the amount of time that has passed Portugal wouldn't count these offences against me. Guess, I'll find out at the interview. Read More
Old criminal history and D7 by Pudgy Pug
My spouse has some old misdemeanors etc on his record. Jail time served was 60 days or so for violating probation.聽 聽These issues were like 25 years ago.聽 He has had no issues since then.Is there a statute of limitations on what ...
I just had my background check done and requested hard copies be mailed to me. They also emailed me a PDF within an hour of completing and having my fingerprints sent. My record shows a misdemeanor (contributing to the delinquency of a minor) from ... Read More