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What to do when an international package is stuck in Lisbon at the CTT due to unpaid taxes.

UPDATE 2021 As of July 1st, all purchases coming in from outside the EU (including those of less than 22 Euros) are subject to VAT and Customs Deductible. Whenever there is incomplete information, the CTT will contact the recipient to complete it and ensure payment of charges. This can all be done via the new CTT portal. …

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Interview with Hayley Enright of Acupuncture in Lisbon

I’m starting a new project on this blog and this is the first in the series. I am interviewing friends, colleagues, and others who have moved to Portugal to learn more about what drew them to Lisbon, what they are doing here, as well as the challenges and successes they have had in the city. …

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What to Expect at Your Second Portuguese D7 Residency Visa Appointment

After you have been approved for your Portuguese D7 Visa AND gone to your first D7 Residency Visa extension appointment, you get a year to stay in Portugal. That means that you need to go to a second appointment before your residency card expires. You can do that directly on the SEF website. I recommend …

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Everything You Need to Know About Montijo Airport in Lisbon

It looks like Lisbon is finally getting another airport…well…not Lisbon exactly. The new airport is to be built across the river in Montijo. There has been talk of an airport there for years (it has been talked about since 1969), but an actual agreement has been signed by the Portuguese government and the ANA, so …

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