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Going To Live In Portugal
Sue Tyson-Ward

This book provides an insight into Portuguese life after moving to Portugal, exploring it's people, work and culture, as well as information on immigration to Portugal and buying property.

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About the Author

Sue Tyson-Ward - Sue Tyson-Ward has been living and working in Portugal on and off for 22 years. She is a language consultant and has written a number of Portuguese textbooks. In the UK she is based in Lancaster.

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Going To Live In Portugal

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  1. Preface
  2. Introducing Portugal Overview: The Geography Of Portugal; The Portuguese People...Osportugueses; Religion, Behaviour, Lifestyles; Politics; The Economy; The Legal System; History; Cultural Life;
  3. Getting There Preparing The Paperwork; What To Take; Clothing; Pets; Customs; Preparing Financially/Culturally; How To Get There; Onward Travel; Checklist;
  4. Accommodation Guest Houses And Hotels; Finding Rented Accommodation; Rent Laws; Accommodation With Families;
  5. Buying Property Introduction; Property Prices; Arranging Payment; Capital Costs; Additional Costs; The Process; Summary; Checklist; Building Your Own Place; Renovating; Timeshare; Buy-To-Let Property Rental Market; Checklist;
  6. Domestic Life Registering At The Embassy/Consulate; Lojas Do Cidadão-Citizens’ Shops; Obtaining A Resident’s Permit; Currency; Learning The Language; Adjusting To A New Lifestyle; Shopping; Markets; Typical Food; The Media; Domestic Services; Communications; Postal Serv
  7. Working In Portugal Work Permits; Looking For Work; Uk Or Portuguese Company?; Teaching; Freelance Opportunities; Jobs In Agriculture; Volunteer Work; Casual/Part- Or Full-Time Work; Your Contract Of Employment; Tax Liability; Insurance; State Benefits; Be Careful!; Checklist
  8. Setting Up In Business Which Region?; Opportunities Available; Case Histories; How To Form A Company; Tax/Ni/Vat; Business Etiquette; Working Hours; Communicating; Success And Failure; Checklist;
  9. Dealing With Retirement And Bereavement The Pension Scheme In Portugal; Obtaining A Resident’s Permit; Transferring Health And Welfare Rights; Claiming Your Pension; Buying Your Retirement Home; Dealing With Bereavement; Coping On Your Own; Quality Of Life; Checklist;
  10. Money Matters Portuguese Banks; Bank Accounts; Using Your New Account; Paying Bills; Interpreting Bank Statements; Importing Funds; Off-Shore Company Investments; Preparing Business Accounts; Assistência Burocrática; Checklist;
  11. Driving In Portugal Documents; Importing A Vehicle; Car Rental; Driving In General; Driving Lessons/Test; Laws Of The Road; The Police; Camping And Caravanning; Road Signs; Breakdown Services; Fuel; Useful Information; Accidents; Checklist;
  12. Education The Portuguese System; British Schools; Uk Boarding; Primary Schooling; Secondary Schooling; Further Education/Training; University Courses; Language Courses; International Student Exchanges; A Word Of Warning: Case History; Checklist;
  13. Health Services Before You Leave; Obtaining Insurance; The Portuguese Health System; Private Clinics; The Doctor; Chemists; Dentists; Accident Procedures; Pregnancy; Disabilities; Climatic Conditions; Precautions; Checklist;
  14. Leisure And Travel Socialising And Entertaining; Social Events – Births, Weddings, Deaths; Pubs And Clubs; Sports; Hobbies; The Arts; Travel; Holidays;