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Essential INFOrmation
 Business Services
EU Factsheet: Working in Portugal
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Portuguese employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Moving to Portugal
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Portugal: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Find out more...
Online Translation
Use the power of the Internet to get from Portuguese to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Find out more...
Public Holidays in Portugal
A calendar of the Portuguese national vacation days, including bank holidays and the days when the general population of schools and businesses holiday. Also with links to holidays in the UK and US. Find out more...
Residency in Portugal and Portugues Residence Permits
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required. Also information on the NIF tax identification number. Find out more...
Starting a Business in Portugal
An introduction to, and explanation of the necessary steps to starting a business in Portugal. Includes information on the different types of business structure and legal process involved, the NIF and the role of the CFE. Find out more...
Unemployment in Portugal
Information for a worker in Portugal who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking. Find out more...
Working and Employment in Portugal
An overview of the process to be followed by foreigners (EU and non-EU) coming to Portugal for work or self-employment. Information on how and where to register with the authorities (immigration, social security, tax) and the paperwork required. Find out more...
Cars, Bikes & Driving
Accidents in Portugal
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Portuguese roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Find out more...
Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Portugal
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent. Find out more...
Driving in Portugal
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Portuguese roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Find out more...
Foreign Driving Licences in Portugal
Information on how to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a Portuguese licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc) as well as people with American, Australian, Canadian or South African driving licences. Find out more...
Insuring a Vehicle in Portugal
General information on the types of Portuguese vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Portugal. Find out more...
Portuguese Driving Licences
The information you need on how to apply for a Portuguese driving licence, learn the Highway Code, the role of the driving instructor, applying for a learner's licence and taking the oral examination and driving test to get a driving licence in Portugal Find out more...
Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Portugal
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election. Find out more...
The Green Card
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. Find out more...
Vehicle Roadworthiness in Portugal
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested. Find out more...
Community Life
Bringing up Toddlers in Portugal
Everything for parents with young children living in Portugal: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare. Find out more...
CIA Facts & Figures: Portugal
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Portugal, supplied by the CIA. Find out more...
Civil Unions in Portugal
Everything you need to know about Civil Unions in Portugal, with the same recognition of same-sex couples. Find out more...
Death & Dying in Portugal
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Portugal. Also information on the process involved in arranging a burial, cremation or the repatriation of remains outside Portugal. Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Portugal
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Portugal: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Portuguese social security and more. Find out more...
Getting Married in Portugal
The Portuguese marriage process can seem complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding in Portugal. Find out more...
Having a Baby in Portugal
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Portugal. Who to contact and what to expect from the Portuguese system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. Find out more...
Living with Teenagers in Portugal
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. Find out more...
Pet Threats & Animal Dangers
Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health of dogs living in the mountains or along the coastline of Portugal, including what to do about the dangers of processionary caterpillars and leishmaniasis. Find out more...
Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Portugal
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Portugal. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Find out more...
Postal Codes & The Post Office in Portugal
Information about how to find Portuguese post codes, how to mail a letter or package and the mailing options for domestic and international mail. Also, information about the other services provided by the CTT (Correios e Telecomunicaçõ). Find out more...
Voting in Portugal
Information on voting in Portugal. This page tells you how. Find out more...
Voting in the Australian Federal Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Find out more...
Voting in the UK General Elections
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here. Find out more...
Voting in the US Presidential Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election. Find out more...
Computers & Technology
Telephone Directories
Online phone books for Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. Find out more...
Telephones & Internet in Portugal
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Portugal, as provided by the national telecommunications supplier and other suppliers. Find out more...
WiFi Internet Access in Portugal
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Portugal or throughout the world. Find out more...
Education & Training
EU Factsheets: Living in Portugal
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Portugal. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Portugal. Find out more...
Schooling in Portugal
The basics of the education system in Portugal for children in the Portuguese school system. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. Find out more...
Special Needs Education in Portugal
In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Portugal. Find out more...
Entertainment & Arts
Television & Radio in Portugal
Getting to grips with TV standards, digital TV, Portuguese public and commercial television and what's available to the TV viewer in Portugal. Find out more...
Financial & Legal
Banking in Portugal
Information on opening a Portuguese bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in Portugal
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange Options
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Find out more...
Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Find out more...
Multibanco
How to use Portugal's sophisticated network of ATMs where you can not only withdraw cash but also pay utility bills and buy mobile phone credit. Find out more...
Owning & Letting Holiday Accommodation in Portugal
Information on renting out property for short-term lettings; including rules and regulations, eligibility, how to register and what documentation is required. Find out more...
Portuguese Tax & Taxation in Portugal
Information on Portuguese taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more. Find out more...
Food & Drink
Foods of Portugal
Find out about traditional Portuguese cuisine and the typical Portuguese meals and dishes to be found throughout the country: including the famous salted cod dish, bacalhau, as well as sardinas assadas, caldo verde and more. Find out more...
Wines of Portugal
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required. Also information on the NIF tax identification number. Find out more...
Health, Fitness & Beauty
E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered. Find out more...
Medical Terminology Glossary
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Portuguese translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem Find out more...
Smokers & Tobacco Ban in Portugal
Information on the Portuguese anti-smoking law of January 2008 concerning smoking in public places: who it affects and what the penalties are for business or individuals who don't adhere to the rules. With links information on tobacco bans elsewhere. Find out more...
Social Security in Portugal
Information on the Portuguese national health care system, with details on who benefits and where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect. Find out more...
Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Portugal
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. Find out more...
Home & Garden
Citizens’ Shops (Lojas do Cidadão) in Portugal
The Citizens' Shops provide a one-stop service for many administrative tasks: connecting and disconnecting services, car registration and driving licences, residency, taxation, health services and more. All offices have some English-speaking staff. Find out more...
Conversion Tables
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. Find out more...
Electricity and Home Appliances in Portugal
Information on the Portuguese domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances. Find out more...
Leaving Portugal & Moving On
Information on what to do when moving from Portugal; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.
Find out more...
Moving House in Portugal
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Portugal move as much as possible. Find out more...
Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Portugal
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy and how to get them connected to your Portuguese home or office. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. Find out more...
Property & Real Estate
Buying a House or Property in Portugal
Portuguese real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Portugal you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Portugal. Find out more...
English-Portuguese Property Jargon Guide
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Portuguese real estate words and phrases. Find out more...
Renting a House or Apartment in Portugal
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Portugal: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. Find out more...
Selling a House or Property in Portugal
A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in Portugal.
Find out more...
Shopping & Style
Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping
Portuguese chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home. Find out more...
Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Portugal
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Portugal. Find out more...
Sport & Leisure
Daylight Savings Time
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Portugal's time relates to the rest of the world. Find out more...
Golf in Portugal
Information for the golfer on golfing in Portugal: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. Find out more...
Hunting in Portugal
Information on hunting in Portugal: permits, the season, restricted areas. Find out more...
Travel & Tourism
Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Find out more...
European Health Insurance Card
Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Find out more...
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AngloINFO in Portugal
In 2007, AngloINFO lanched its first websites in Portugal, AngloINFO Lisbon,
serving the country's exciting capital city, and AngloINFO Algarve for the popular southern region.
Known for its long maritime heritage and its classic dessert wines, 21st century Portugal is one of the European Union's success stories, with
an economy that grows by leaps and bounds. It is the vibrant business environment as much as beaches and golf courses of the Algarve
or the classic Port wines of the Douro that are bringing increasing numbers of foreign residents to the country each year.
Whatever your reason for choosing Portugal as your home, AngloINFO's unequalled English-language information and interaction can provide
you with the tools you need to smooth your move and enhance your life in Portugal.
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