When you get one of these cards, you also automatically get a NIF, a national health service number, and other ‘paperwork’ that normally has to be chased seperately. But do you mind to share if you know where would i search for a good International School for my 5 years old to start a new life in Lisbon?Hmm….. which office did you go to for your NIF? Everything is on hold for this number for me and now I am being told I need to live in the country for 6 months to obtain it (even though I have citizenship). The climate is possibly the best in Europe, with about 9 or 10 months of good weather, and without the summer ever getting too hot. London can be quite exciting if you’re young and into the music scene, it’s very diverse, and there’s always something going on – but it’s also congested, polluted, stressful, expensive, lacking green spaces, has really drab weather most of the year, and it’s so big that it makes a sense of community very hard to find.Sorry, don’t really know that much about the language schools Hi Christopher. Some people just live out of a hostel or B&B for a while until they’ve got something more permanent.Hah I do hear criticism of Lisbon sometimes from locals. And as you say, maybe it’s not a relevant statistic for Lisbon in particular. Thanks a lot!Lisbon sounds awesome and definitely high on my list. What are the upfront costs for renting a place? If you do a quick search on any rental company sites, you will quickly see that the prices are usually higher than €600 per month on average for an apartment.Let me guess… Lisbon? but I’m totally open to temporary/hospitality work whilst I find my feet.
Thanks, GuyThank you for sharing this useful information. Other major tourist areas are Algarve and Porto. Really helpful and insightful.I think a good way is to go to sites like SAPO (linked above) and see who’s posting the listings. I once got caught in a loop where I needed Document A to get Document B, but to get Document A you already needed B. Anyway I live in Lisbon and I really don’t know anyone who earns that, and I don’t know how someone could make a living in Lisbon with a wage like that. what do landlords normally ask for? The government service desks bizarrely all close at 3.30pm. Might not be 100% perfect everywhere, but they’ve been installing new bins with underground containers in many neighborhoods.Many international residents end up working for call centers such as Teleperformance, which employ thousands of foreign language workers. Hope this helps!This came just right as well. I’d recommend checking out different areas to see which vibe you like (and what you can afford). While I don’t come from Lisbon, I have developed very similar feelings to yours about this city.
The transportation networks in Lisbon are fairly good. I was Lisbon earlier this year and feel head over heels in love with it. How are you getting on finding a place and how are the cats? Thank you, LindaBut if you still need to pay rent from that, it’s going to be tough.There have been some announcements lately about streamlining the bureaucratic process. If you’re more into a hippie-like artist life in the countryside, I hear there’s a significant community of UK artists and farmers in Beira Beixa (near Castelo Branco). Lovely tips. You may like to check out some other platforms such as:If you are more of a freelancer or digital nomad, you might have some luck with these:The best course of action is to plan your accommodation, transport system and workplace in harmony with one another. Which neighborhoods should I be looking at for convenience? No other big city in the world gets close to that amount of green space.Many of the neighborhoods are very walkable. There seems to be a decent demand for ESL teachers as well.Hey Maya. Cold is relative to what you’re used to!That said, the basic things you need to do are usually not that complicated. I’m moving to Lisbon from London as well and really interested to hear your opinion. Any Tips for Moving to / Living in Lisbon? Then again, I’ve heard the same said from foreigners about living in my home country of the Netherlands, so maybe it’s just something that all immigrants deal with.We have just started looking to move overseas… This is a great article and very helpful on questions to ask and what to look for in different cities. The cost of living is low. Things such as food and drinks and transportation are cheap, though rent prices are increasing and you’ll have to properly factor this into your budget.Those moving from outside the EU may have to endure long wait times at SEF, the immigration office, which has been quite overloaded. Seems like a classic example of the rules applying differently depending on who you talk to. The economy is picking up a bit so finding a temp job might be a bit easier than it was a year or two ago. From what I hear state healthcare isn’t the best (e.g. I think it’s also an important part of living somewhere and trying to integrate, regardless of how long you intend to stay.Wonderful article full of great tips – thank you! There is a growing startup, remote worker, and digital nomad scene in Lisbon, with tons of co-working spaces and startup incubators around.Hey Anai. I personally like living in Lisbon though as it lets you enjoy more cultural events, festivals, etc.