DWQA User ProfileBlancaQuestions(2)Answers(58)Posts(52)CommentsHi Dennis,You go to the CTT website - https:// www. ctt.pt/particulares/index click the person icon on the top right hand corner, create an account, log in, and once logged in you can create the form.Hope that helps,BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTThanks Teri,The new system stinks. It's almost impossible to figure out what goes with what. I didn't think it could get worse to send things back to the US from Portugal ;)BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Randall,Ever since Covid they have changed things, so you need to do things digitally.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteOla Marcio,Acho que vas receber a carta. Se tens o talão da compra, mantenha-o à mão, pois você precisará dele para provar o preço do item no caso de estarem cobrando um imposto maior.Boa sorte,BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Michael,I guess you can open a window. While the gas fumes were not an issue for me, I did upgrade to a Mi heater. I love it and cost just a little more than the Hotspot.BlancaOn How To Heat Your Home In Portugal CheapOla Zita,Did they receive a letter in the mail? Usually, when something is stuck in customs, the CTT will send a letter to the person who is receiving it with how much they need to pay to get it out of customs and instructions on how to do it.If they did not receive this, you will need to reach out to the CTT with any information you have from the package.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteI was told they send it back to where it came from...but I have no proof of this, so I am taking the CTT at their word there 😉On How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Karen,Thanks so much for those kind words. I'm glad it has been a good guide for you.I am about to record a tutorial for that part...it's a bit of a gamble when selecting the codes, isn't it.Thank you so much for this wonderful update.:)BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Anahita,Hope I am answering your question here. From your write up, it seems that you have a UK license. If so, of August 1 of last year, people who have a driving license from certain countries can drive in Portugal without needing to get a new Portuguese license. This rule applies to people who have licenses from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Sao Tome e Principe, Guinea Bissau, and Mozambique, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the US, Switzerland, and Iceland. But once it expires you need to get a Portuguese license.If you can still trade it in for the Portuguese license, I would recommend that, this way you can skip taking the Portuguese driving test when your license expires.BlancaOn How To Renew Your Portuguese Driver’s LicenseYes, I am going to make a video soon. I'll update you.On How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Paul,It looks like you got very lucky with those two packages. Shipping things to Portugal is a nightmare unless you do it from the EU. People have been charged for shipping things like a yearbook.Have you already used up your year to ship things without getting charged taxes?BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteI am so glad you found it helpful. They recently changes a setting, so I will be creating a video tutorial for that part. I'm always looking for more post ideas. Are there other things you would like to learn about? 🙂On How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHey Ivan,So the "coding harmonizado"just became a requirement. You are right, you need to generate the code. I haven't sold anything that needed shipping to the states, so on that I can't advise you.I'm going to take a look at the CTT website and see what they say. I'll get back to you :)BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Lucy,I tried to send a package and I had the same thing happen.I followed the link where we can generate the number, but I don't know how to do so.I wrote CTT to ask them if they have a tutorial on how to generate the Codigo Harmonizado so we can send packages from Portugal to the US.As soon as I get this figured out, or when I get a response, I will update you.:)BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Lucy,I'm so glad they have been working for you. I'll have to test it out. I created this tutorial how to send a package from Portugal to the US quite a while back. Luckily, I am sending presents (very very late) to friends, so I will check it out and get back to you.:)BlancaOn How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTHi Sharn,Can you ask the person who sent it to you to send you an invoice? The CTT is trying to figure out how much to tax you for it.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Chris,Yeah, it is kind of insane. If you read through the comments, it definitely is not personal. They need to fix the system. It's really ridiculous.Send my kindest regards to your parents,BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteThanks for the clarification,Rogério.I'm still learning so much.- “café curto” e “café cheio”.It’s Bica Curta , Bica Cheia and just Bica Pingada. - Is this in Lisbon only? I assume so since the rest of portugal uses café instead of bica.- And so good to know - It’s Bica Curta , Bica Cheia and just Bica Pingada. There are no “café galão”.It’s just Galão. No “café garoto”.Just Garôto. No “café carioca”.just Carioca de Café or Limão.I just had 2 café cheios. I am seriously addicted to Portuguese Coffee. I'll update the post a bit later today, right now I am cleaning my house :)Wishing you a wonderful New Year!BlancaOn Types of Portuguese CoffeeHey Alison,It looks like things are slowly changing in Portugal, they just announced a law that will significantly reduce the number of smoking-friendly restaurants and bars: https://blancavalbuena.com/portuguese-smoking-ban-goes-into-effect/Hope you're having a great holiday season,BlancaOn Things You Will Hate About Living in LisbonHi, Just wanted to update you on the latest law in Portugal to combat smoking. It's not everything that needs to get done, but it is a step in the right direction. https://blancavalbuena.com/portuguese-smoking-ban-goes-into-effect/On Smoking in LisbonHi, Karim,Hope it is not too late, but here goes: https://blancavalbuena.com/restaurants-offering-christmas-lunch-dinner-in-lisbon/Wishing you a wonderful holiday.BlancaOn Where to Buy A Whole Turkey in LisbonThanks, Leu!!!! I appreciate the support.On What Are The Social Classes in Portugal?Lol...trust me, it took me some time to figure it out.And sure, go ahead 🙂On How to Send a Package from Portugal to the USA using the CTTWelcome to Lisbon, Virginia.I keep finding more and more dog-friendly restaurants in Lisbon, and as I do (and visit them to make sure they are really dog-friendly places), I update this post. If you find any, let me know.Your dogs are going to love it here.BlancaOn Dog-Friendly Restaurants in LisbonHow about a mailboxes etc?On How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi,You gave me a great idea, so I just put together a list of the restaurants in Lisbon that will be serving brunch, lunch and dinner for Christmas and Christmas Eve. I'll be updating this as I find more.https://blancavalbuena.com/restaurants-offering-christmas-lunch-dinner-in-lisbon/Happy Holidays,BlancaOn Where to Buy A Whole Turkey in LisbonDo you have any other information? A tracking number?On How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Ollie,Can you tell me exactly what it says in Portuguese. I would assume that means that your package is in customs clearance and not ready to be shipped to you.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteYes, you can bring your pit bull to Portugal. If you look at the section titled "Can I Move To Portugal With My Pit Bull (Or Other Dangerous Breed)?" in this article, you will see the Portuguese law.If you are having trouble with an airline, you can check out the Chartered Air Travel with Pets group on Facebook. It's expensive, but the flights are awesome.I checked the KLM site and found this link for flying with your pets: https://www.klm.com/information/pets/reservation from what I saw it said nothing about Pitties, only Staffordshire Bull Terriers. I'd say call the airline and see what they say about your pup flying ok KLM.On Can I Move to Portugal with my Pit Bull or Other “Dangerous Dog Breed”?Hi Deepa,This is a huge issue with customs in Portugal. You will have to pay the customs tax if you want to get it out of customs.It is unfortunate. I have told all my friends and family not to send anything to me from outside of Portugal.Tell your sister for next time, that if she wants to send you something to use Amazon.de or Amazon.es - since those sites are from the EU, you will not have to deal with customs.I wish I had better news to tell you, but as you can see from all the comments, getting a package out of CTT customs is insane.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Mandy,This comes from the DGAV (general director of food and veterinary), a government agency that regulates all things to do with animals. The item with the *** may be good news for you. It looks like your dog will need to be registered here: https://www.siac.vet and sterilized - so that may be a great starting point for you :)From their site:Dogs of potentially dangerous breeds can only enter Portugal when:1. They come to accompany their holder:For a period of less than 4 months (holiry):They only have to comply with the sanitary rules that are required for any other breed. They have to circulate with a short leash and açaimo and be accompanied by the sanitary documentation (passport or other).***For a period equal to or greater than 4 months:Holders should go to the municipal veterinarian of the area where they are, so that the animal is registered in the SIAC database and obtain a detention license at the parish council of the holder's area of residence, here is some practical advice. If no proof is presented that the animal in question is registered in an officially recognized book of origins (alogical book), the animal must be sterilized.2. Come for reproduction purposes:The holder must have a for-profit accommodation authorized by the DGAV for the reproduction/c Breeding of potentially dangerous dogs and must ask the DGAV for authorization, seven days in advance, for the introduction of the animal, which must be registered in an officially recognized book of origins.The entry of animals in violation of these provisions is subject to the imposition of fines and their reshipment or euthanasia.I wrote them an email to see if there are any exceptions, but I haven't heard back yet. The link below is where I got the info. When I hear back, I will confirm. The link below is where I got this info.Blancahttps://www.dgav.pt/animais/conteudo/animais-de-companhia-2/bem-estar-animal/animais-perigosos-e-potencialmente-perigosos/entrada-de-caes-perigosos-e-potencialmente-perigosos-em-portugal/On Can I Move to Portugal with my Pit Bull or Other “Dangerous Dog Breed”?I hear you, Enrico. I feel the same way. I've had friends and family pass from cancer and my biggest issue with smokers is that second hand smoke affects those around them. I do think people are starting to smoke less in Lisbon, so hopefully with time this will change.BlancaOn Smoking in LisbonThat is just silly. How often do smokers get told not to smoke in Portugal in person? Have they been denied the luxury of smoking? Nope.I have never in my life had a smoker ask if I mind them lighting up when I am around.My issue with smoking is that it affects me. Second hand smoke is dangerous.I think we will just have to agree to disagree on this one.On Smoking in LisbonHi Armando,I have a feeling you will not get it. Customs in Portugal is really strict on anything resembling medicine. If you do get it, let me know.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Miguel. You are correct. I'm so used to calling it Oriente since that's the metro stop that gets me there. I'll make that correction 🙂On Tips on Getting Around Lisbon during Web SummitHi John,Wow. That's a horrible situation to be in.I am not a lawyer, but one thing I do know is that your landlord is evading taxes.Since the landlord did not register the lease they could be in BIG trouble with the AT.As far as I understand things, your contract with the landlord should be legal. It is just not legal with the AT (taxes).You may be able to leverage this so that you do not get kicked out.I think the best thing for you to do at this point is to contact a lawyer.Have the lawyer go through the lease that was signed and any and all communications with the landlord.In the meantime, keep all your convos with your landlord on record (everything via email or registered letter) so that you can add anything said going forward to your leases and proof of payments.I have a list of English-Speaking lawyers here, but you may want someone local in Sao Miguel who knows the courts. Since (at least is seems to me) that here in Portugal who you know makes a difference.Wishing you luck with this unfortunate situation.BlancaOn Lawyers and Attorneys in Lisbon PortugalI feel you, Trish. It has actually gotten better than it used to be. I think in time Portugal will catch up. I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit here.On Smoking in LisbonHolmes Place - il y en a un près de Saldanha - propose des cours collectifs et des préparateurs physiques. Il y a aussi un nouvel endroit appelé Circle (près d'Aron Sushi & Cash Converters). Je n'y suis pas encore allé, mais ça a l'air d'avoir une touche personnelle.On Best Gyms in Lisbon PortugalThanks Luana. I'm going to check on this and see if it is a recent change.On Can I Move to Portugal with my Pit Bull or Other “Dangerous Dog Breed”?I was able to, but keep in mind I took my test a while ago and with covid things may have changed a bit. Maybe ask them when you take the exam.On The A2 CIPLE Exam for Portuguese ResidencyHI Marco,I would recommend you set up a consultation with a lawyer. The last thing you want is to be liable for someone else's debt. This is a list of English-speaking lawyers in Portugal.Hope it helps,BlancaOn New Tenant Rights in PortugalHi Michelle,What a crummy situation. Sad to say this, but it sounds to me like you need a lawyer. This is a list of English-speaking lawyers in Portugal. They will be much better able to assist you with this situation.BlancaOn New Tenant Rights in PortugalHey Sammy,Saldanha is part of Avenidas Novas. It has a main avenue with restaurants and plenty of shopping, but is very residential once you are off that street. It's safe and clean. Noise depends exactly on where you are in the neighbourhood.Arroios is fine too. It is safe and neighborhoody. I prefer Avenidas Novas, but plenty of people like Arroios. It is a little grittier. You will see more poop on the streets and definitely more homeless people, but safety wise, it is not an issue.BlancaOn Top Ten Neighborhoods in Lisbon PortugalHey William,Regardless of how the Schengen visa works, when you are getting the D7 visa, you are expected to stay in Portugal. Portugal wants you living and spending money in Portugal. Are there people who ignore this? Yes, but I would not. It is just not worth it. The two exits are to go anywhere, including the EU.BlancaOn What to Expect at Your First Portuguese D7 Residency Visa AppointmentHi Jenyfer,What a sticky situation. The best advice I can give you is to speak to a lawyer. There are many tenant protection laws, so if you want to get her out you will need their help. This is a list of English-speaking lawyers in Portugal. It's really the best way to handle the matter.Good luck,BlancaOn New Tenant Rights in PortugalHi Indrani,I would have packages sent to me, it's just too much of a hassle getting them out if they get stuck in customs.It's really a crap shoot with the CTT on this stuff.BlancaOn How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT WebsiteHi Michael,Sadly, they do not...but if you call, they do have English speakers. You can also go to a bank (I went to Millennium when my mom was signing up) and they can walk you through the plans since they are Medis Partners.Hope this wasn't too late.BlancaOn Healthcare Prices in PortugalYou know, Covid hit and then I got ridiculously busy. I am planning to do a little practice this Spring. How are you liking Portugal?On Golf in LisbonI am afraid people can smoke where there is open air in Portugal.On Smoking in LisbonHi Kerstin,YES! Medal is the insurer that works with Afpop and insures people over 65https://www.medal.pt/pt/produtos-e-servicos/membros-afpop/afpop-saudeI would reach out to either them or afpop to find out about how it works.On How to Get Portuguese Medical InsuranceHi Janette. Directly from the Carrie website "It is allowed to transport assistance dogs and properly conditioned animals. Transport containers must be transportable as “hand luggage” and placed in places reserved for this purpose.The transport of dangerous or potentially dangerous animals is not permitted."So it looks like you are able to as long as your dog behaves.And since you asked, here are some stats about Carris:48 trams, 3 funiculars, 1 lift, 724 buses. There is a little more info here if you're curious.On Public Transport for Dogs in LisbonCrop
