philipgoh88
Singaporean expat in Portugal
Forum posts
12
About me
Singaporean
Lives in Aveiro, Aveiro District
Speaks English, Mandarin, Malay, and currently learning European Portuguese
Registration: 01 June 2020
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Having a retired life living in beautiful Portugal
No current employment
Beautiful people, great weather and affordable cost of living
So far, nothing
Singapore, Singapore
Activity
NIF or bank account required for D7? by natalietao
I am considering applying for D7, and of all the documents required for D7 listed by VFS, there is no requirement for NIF or bank account opening. Does that need to be done before the application? I read a lot, finding people getting a NIF and ...
Hi Natalie, NIF is not necessary for D7 visa application, however a Portuguese bank account is a must to show that you have proof to your money in Portugal. The bank account in Portugal will be a part of the document that you will need to submit ... Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Dear Gaitatlarge, Thank you for the information and pointing me to the bank that does it! I'll try to open it with this bank. Philip Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Dear Johnny, Thank you very much for the detailed information. I will try to open the account with that bank which Gaitatlarge mentioned. Phil Read More
Opening a bank account from overseas by philipgoh88
Hi all, Can I ask what is the procedure to open a bank account in Portugal when you are overseas without a physical address in Portugal? Can you help to point me to the bank that will do it with me remotely. I am living in Singapore and am ...
Dear Johnny, Thank you! So sorry, cos I'm not very familiar with forum writings. Regards Philip Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Hi Johnny, Yes I have a fiscal rep but she only directed me to Abanca and to date, I have not received any reply other than the client creation form. My fiscal rep says that is the only bank she can point me to. I have an upcoming appointment for ... Read More
Opening a bank account from overseas by philipgoh88
Hi all, Can I ask what is the procedure to open a bank account in Portugal when you are overseas without a physical address in Portugal? Can you help to point me to the bank that will do it with me remotely. I am living in Singapore and am ...
Hi Johnny, Thank you for the detailed explanation. I already have a NIF, but I don't have a physical address in Portugal as I am still in Singapore. I attempted to apply for a bank account with activo, millennium bcp and also santander, all of ... Read More
Opening a bank account by MarkWR
Greetings. I am currently living in the United Kingdom but am wishing to live in Portugal either for part of the year (3-6 months per year) or to relocate completely. Is it possible to open a Portuguese bank account while still living in the UK? I ...
Hi All, Can I ask what is the procedure to open a bank account in Portugal when you are overseas without a physical address in Portugal? Can you help to point me to the bank that will do it with me remotely. I am living in Singapore and am ... Read More
Opening a bank account from overseas
Hi all, Can I ask what is the procedure to open a bank account in Portugal when you are overseas without a physical address in Portugal? Can you help to point me to the bank that will do it with me remotely. I am living in Singapore and am ... Read More
NIF for Portugal by philipgoh88
I heard that for Non EU citizen, you will need a Portuguese national or a lawyer to represent you, as representative for any future contact info with the Service Financas. May I ask if there is anyone who can recommend a fiscal representative or ...
Hi Cheryl, Thank you for pointing me in there! Read More
NIF for Portugal
I heard that for Non EU citizen, you will need a Portuguese national or a lawyer to represent you, as representative for any future contact info with the Service Financas. May I ask if there is anyone who can recommend a fiscal representative or ... Read More