What Good is the Healthcare in Coimbra, Portugal?

What Good is the Healthcare in Coimbra, Portugal?

Vickie R. Says: My husband and I are seriously considering a relocation to Portugal, and the information we are getting here is wonderful! I would like to bring my sister with us if possible. My sister has serious health issues: back disc surgery, diabetes, heart, arthritis, and seizures. In your opinion, can the healthcare profession Read more...: What Good is the Healthcare in Coimbra, Portugal?

Can Expats get Free Healthcare in Portugal?

Can Expats get Free Healthcare in Portugal?

Bruno L. Says: I’ve heard healthcare in Portugal is free for expats. Is this true?   IL Contributor in Portugal Tricia Pimental Writes: The Portugal National Health Service, Serviço Nacional de Saúde, is available to all full-time residents who have registered with the Segurança Social. This can be done as soon as you receive your Read more...: Can Expats get Free Healthcare in Portugal?

What Visa Do I Need to Spend Three Months in Portugal?

What Visa Do I Need to Spend Three Months in Portugal?

Wayne E. Says: My wife and I are planning a three-month scouting trip through Portugal this summer. How will this work in terms of visas? IL Contributor Tricia Pimental Says: As a visitor from the U.S. or Canada with a valid passport, you’re permitted to remain in Portugal for 90 days without obtaining a visa. Read more...: What Visa Do I Need to Spend Three Months in Portugal?

Do You Have to Be Vaccinated to Go to Madeira, Portugal?

Do You Have to Be Vaccinated to Go to Madeira, Portugal?

Brian G. Says: Do you have to be vaccinated to travel and/or live in Madeira, Portugal? IL Contributor in Portugal, Tricia Pimental Says:  Thanks so much for your question. Here’s the current situation: as of July 1, 2022, passengers entering Portugal—including the Azores and Madeira—are no longer required to present proof of a test with Read more...: Do You Have to Be Vaccinated to Go to Madeira, Portugal?

How Do We Move From Hawaii to Portugal?

How Do We Move From Hawaii to Portugal?

David D. Says: We lived in Hawaii and visited Portugal last summer. What should we do and need before we move there? We’re both retired (not married) and I’m U.S. Army retired. IL Contributor in Portugal Tricia Pimental Says: Dear David, Lucky you, living in Hawaii. I’m sure you found notable similarities between it and Portugal, Read more...: How Do We Move From Hawaii to Portugal?

What’s Portugal Like for People with Down Syndrome?

What’s Portugal Like for People with Down Syndrome?

Carolyn A. Says: I would love to move to Portugal but I have a Down Syndrome daughter who would have to move with me. What is the support like in Portugal for people with such a condition? IL Contributor in Portugal Tricia Pimental Says: Dear Carolyn, Thanks so much for your question. Our goal at Read more...: What’s Portugal Like for People with Down Syndrome?