Tricia Pimental

Tricia Pimental

IL Portugal Correspondent Tricia Pimental never dreamed she’d see so much of the world when she left her hometown of Brooklyn. She has traveled much of Europe, the U.K., and parts of the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and the Balkans. Since 2012, she and her husband, Keith, have called central Portugal home. The former actress and Toastmaster has written two memoirs and a novel in addition to two books on Portugal.

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

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?