Moving to Portugal 🇵🇹 FINALLY Getting Our Documents Sent Away (2020) | Expats Everywhere

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Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere have been stuck in The United States due to Covid-19 and the travel bans. Things are easing up and they are finally able work on their documents to move to Portugal. They vlog along the way to share their journey with everyone to see how it's done.
In this vlog, they are ready to send off their documents to VFS Global. They have been waiting on a contract from Portugal for the accommodations they were working on securing. They finally have received that and can send everything off. They head to FedEx and give you those details. They had to use an app to translate the contract and Josh does not recommend this app so see which one he used. They also talk about taking their dog and how he is acting right now. They pick up some treats for him and then share what happened to their car not long ago...as in, smoke started coming from the hood while they were driving and a firetruck had to hose it off!
Missed the first couple of vlogs? Watch them here: • 3 Month Journey to Por...
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@ivosilva2796 3 года назад

I've seen a lot of people from the US especially moving to my beautiful country. Hope this journey to come live in Portugal is worth it. Its definitly one of the best places for families/nomads/retiries.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Ivo Silva We fell in love with Portugal nearly 10 years ago when we lived in Madrid. We always gushed about how nice the people are. Most of all and your positivity in coming on here to comment on our little vlog just shows how kind the Portuguese are. 🙏-Josh and Kalie

@charleneanderson155 3 года назад

This is an awesome and informative series. Thank you for documenting all of this. I'm not planning to make the move to Portugal until 2022 (unless things work out where I can go sooner), but I will definitely be referring back to your process when the time comes.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Thank you so much. We're trying to be both informative and show our personalities. A lot of what we've done on our channel has been strictly informative, but going into 2020 we said we wanted to try our hand at being a little more entertaining. This feedback is huge. Thank you. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. Thanks for the public sub! :-) Josh and Kalie

@SomeGuy-ol7qg 3 года назад

Been loving your series so far! We are going to start our process in a few months, so it's been awesome to see you guys actually show EACH step along the way. Just a note on the app that you used. We use Google Translate for the same purpose (take a pic of a pdf, and get automatic translation), and it's FREE. We also use it for menus when overseas- very valuable there. Even tried it for person to person translations, so we expect to have to use it again for the SEF appointment in PT :) Continued good luck on the process and can't wait to see the next video!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Some Guy...Love the user name! Thanks for the encouragement. I think we'll use Google translate as well. It's certainly less clunky. We're excited and anxious to get the good news back. We're also going to compile some of the questions that we've gotten through the last 4 videos and do a video on that. We appreciate you reaching out, giving advice, encouragement, and joining the journey with us.-Josh and Kalie

@joselinares1101 3 года назад

Congrats, looking forward to your upcoming videos as we will be on your shoes in 4 years. Currently living in Ethiopia with our next move to Chile, then to the Algarve!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Jose! That's awesome, man. Thank you for the support here. We'd love to chat with you about doing an interview on your experience living in Ethiopia! If you're up for it, email us at expatseverywhere@gmail.com - Josh and Kalie

@HollyFormolo 3 года назад

Great string of videos guys- super helpful, concise & organized. And, haha to keeping the pooch at the 'rents when you took off to Saudi. I'm working in N. Iraq & my brother & sister-in-law have had my 2 cats (that I rescued in Bahrain) for 4 years now in Southern Oregon while I amass my $ to buy my Portuguese village house near Figueira da Foz!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Thanks, Holly! You know what's up then. We couldn't put Pincho through that flight to get to Saudi. Keep us posted on your move here. Let us know if you need anything. Email us at info@expatseverywhere.com and we'll do our best. - Josh & Kalie

@trinachong 3 года назад

Thank your for your informative videos. We are planning on moving to Portugal with our son and pup!. Would love a copy of your checklist!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

You're very welcome. Your story sounds familiar 😉 Email us at expatseverywhere@gmail.com - Josh & Kalie

@izakaya_is_fun 2 года назад

Would love a copy of Kalie's checklist - great video.

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

Hi Keith, have you emailed us at info@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie

@ruthlyons2370 3 года назад

Hi Kalie & Josh! Great to see your documents are out the door..I'm excited for you guys! I do have a question, is it hard for you to leave family members? I have 2 older sons, that will be staying here in Houston, but I so want to pursue this journey! have a great a day guys!! Thanks again for all your vlogs!! Ruth

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Hey again, Ruth. You know, we've done this several times and we have grown to be comfortable with it. The first two moves we made were a bit difficult for both parties (us and them), but once we moved to Saudi Arabia (move #3), our families were kind of like, "Well, I guess this is just their lives." I can't imagine this move is going to be any different. Technology has been a blessing and allowed us to stay connected better than ever due to video calls. We hope that answers your question. Have a great day too! - Josh & Kalie

@coffee.adventure.repeat9125 2 года назад

Found your account and your 1 year recap the other day and just LOVE the content! Thanks for all the great info! Would love to get that checklist over here! I'm a check list lover myself haha We are planning to move there next April with our two girls and it would be great to match up if we are ever in the same area! Some other questions .. did you really say we could do online appointments at the DC location? And obviously they want flight info, but have you ever heard of anyone doing it by taking a one way cruise there? Last question .. for the six months of accommodations, do you know if it has to be all in one place or can I book two places, each for 3 months? Would love any input you might have and am so excited to watch your other videos!

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

Hey, thanks for the message. Kalie would be glad to get the checklist to you if you'd email her at info@expatseverywhere.com You can copy and paste this message to her. 😁 - Josh & Kalie

@mrsiz218 3 года назад

OMG! I am so loving this series! I am so excited for you guys!! Hubby and I are looking at Portugal too! I’m a writer. I promised him when my books take off we are outta here!! Woot!! Thank you for sharing the process! Much love guys!❤️❤️

@charleneanderson155 3 года назад

I'm writing my first series and I have the same thought lol I'm also looking for other online income opportunities, but I'm hoping to just be able to write and support myself with that. Happy writing and hope you get to move soon :)

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Aww, thank you so much. You don't know how much that means to us to hear that. Listen, you might not have to wait til the books take off. There might be a way to do both at the same time so that you don't have to wait and you can "live your best life now". We really appreciate the support and that you have joined the journey!-Josh and Kalie

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Onward and upward Charlene. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks to you and Angelia for the public subs! We're going to give you a shout out on our next episode in our series called Review/Preview, which will highlight Quebec City.

@mrsiz218 3 года назад

Charlene Anderson bless you!!! I’m five books in to a seven book series. Book five is about to drop and I am writing six and outlining seven, but I knew when I started how it was going to end and I’ve already started plotting the next series. So exciting to find a fellow author here! What name do you write under? I use my maiden name A D Hunter, because Irizarry? Folks would never find me trying to spell that! Get it girl!❤️🙌🏾

@mrsiz218 3 года назад

Expats Everywhere you guys rock!

@ruthlyons2370 3 года назад

Hey guys thanks again for such a great reply I know you all have so much going on and I appreciate that you took the time to reply to me it does help so thank you good luck on this journey and hopefully I'm not too far behind you all have a great day Ruth

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Ruth Lyons You’re very welcome. We’re glad that we could help. We hope you’re not to far behind at all. Thank you. Have a great day as well - Josh & Kalie

@nomap2161 3 года назад

I'd love a copy of Kalie's checklist if still available. Thank you!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Hi, it's definitely still available. Could you send us an email at info@expatseverywhere.com and she can send you the attachment. - Josh & Kalie

@zzcuwo 3 года назад

congrats, looking forward to the approval of your applications. Not sure how many entry and how long/days the visa would be.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Z Z Thank you 🙏 Us too. It will be awkward if we’re denied 🙅‍♂️ We’ll obviously have to make that vlog to though-Josh and Kalie

@natgeotv2554 3 года назад

😍😍😍

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

:-) Thanks for the LOVE!!!!-Josh and Kalie

@jameshedlund4917 2 года назад

Watching your series and know you both can work from the web with your jobs. Our family is taking our first trip soon. If a retired couple wants to relocate but not sink a ton of cash into it, but we are financially solvent what would be the best visa option? Thanks, Jim.

@florenciadrum4186 3 года назад

Binge watched all of your moving to Portugal videos just now. You guys are great! My husband and I can’t wait to make the move (my In-laws already did!) but what about jobs?! That’s our only concern I guess how to move our careers abroad.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Aww, thank you so much. We have no idea what we're doing when it comes to the vlog thing (we're trying hard) but we've been running this channel for expats for over 5 years and loving it. It's time for us (Josh and Kalie) to share our lives. We really appreciate you coming along the journey with us. The job part was always going to be the tricky component for us a decade a go when we found out how much we love Portugal. We both have digital jobs now and do not need to take up a job in Portugal so it makes the visa different. You know? Have you seen the video that we did on Lisbon? It was a part of our subscriber driven series called Review/Preview where this year we've been going by the alphabet and asking the viewer to choose what "Great Expat City" they want us to talk about next. We're on "Q" now and preparing Quebec City as it was the winner of the poll on our community tab. Anyways, in the Lisbon video, we talk about bit about jobs. We hope to have you as a subscriber too. Keep the great questions coming.-Josh and Kalie Great Expat Cities Review/Preview-Lisbon ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1AJNoCvSXvE.html

@thefaithfultraveler 3 года назад

I would love the checklist, please. Thanks!!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

email us at info@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie

@ade2666 2 года назад

Hi Josh and Kalie, we have finally decided to pack our bags in the US and head to Portugal. From all the videos we have seen, it appears my wife and I have to apply separately . How do we apply for the little kids. Do we include both their applications in one of ours? How did you do for Valencia? Thanks a million

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

Hi Ade, your child will have a separate application but the documents will be sent in a packet with one of the adults. - Josh & Kalie Email Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com as she's got more details 😁

@imirim 3 года назад

If you still have it, I would love to see Kalie's checklist. I have been developing one as I watch your 19 videos (this one being number 4). Thank you.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

We saw your email and will be responding today. We didn't do hardly any emails and comments this weekend. We took a break and enjoyed the sunny days we've had here in Porto. 😅 - Josh & Kalie

@honeybeejourney 3 года назад

Hi Friends, as of right now, early January 2021, Portugal is closed to US travel.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

If you have legal right to be in Portugal, you can travel here. Meaning if you have a valid visa or resident card, you can travel. It is essential travel. If it’s for tourism, you cannot. It’s been that way for months now. This rule hasn’t changed since we moved. Please look at this website. At the bottom you’ll see what we mean. www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal

@mandorlap8091 2 года назад

Great videos! Thanks! I guess now you physically have to go to Washington DC for an interview if you are living in Florida? Also, what exactly did you need for your precious dog?

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

Thank you. If you're in the DC jurisdiction, you can go in or mail it in. We created a separate video about how to move a dog to Europe. Kalie created a nice and tidy video about the steps in the process. - Josh & Kalie

@mandorlap8091 2 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks! I will definitely watch that:) thanks for all the videos:)

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

@@mandorlap8091 You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 😊 - Josh & Kalie

@markd2027 3 года назад

I would like the checklist please good vids We are planning to expat there after covid, Thanks

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Hi, Mark. Shoot us an email at expatseverywhere@gmail.com Thank you! We hope you watch em all. :-) We've finally arrived and are setting up life. - Josh & Kalie

@TroyBounds 3 года назад

Can you please share your checklist. Starting the process in December

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Most definitely, shoot us an email at expatseverywhere@gmail.com subject line 'Portugal Checklist' and we'll take care of that for you.-Josh and Kalie

@sharonpetersen8033 3 года назад

Hi, I'm from Florida, too, and planning to move "permanently" to Portugal. Did you have to go in person to Washington DC to apply for your VISA? It doesn't appear that you did, but on the VFS Global website it's confusing in that regard.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Sharon Petersen very confusing! We asked multiple times for clarification and they said that in our case, we didn’t need to. We were open to it and have the flexibility to drive there but thankfully, we didn’t need to (yet) - Josh & Kalie PS-Have you seen all of the vlogs we’ve done?

@sharonpetersen8033 3 года назад

Thanks for the response. Lucky you! It seems like you won’t have to go to DC. I just start watching your videos and have watched 2 or 3 - I really appreciate you.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Sharon Petersen 🥰 Thank you. We appreciate the comment, support, and viewership. We’ll keep you all posted. - Josh & Kalie

@leslieannehill6880 Год назад

Do you have to pay for 12 months of accommodation now upfront? Or just have a contract for 12 months paying a deposit? Thanks

@ExpatsEverywhere Год назад

Hi Leslie, it's a 12 month contract as opposed to a 6 month rental contract or less. On a different note, some landlords are asking for a lot of money upfront for rentals like paying 6 months in advance or more. - Josh & Kalie

@joelbrown9037 3 года назад

How did you guys go about sending 1st, last, and security deposit for your apartment to the company?

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Joel, it was a heart-breaking transfer from BOA to their banks. Too much in fees if you ask me. We're working on a deal with TransferWise where they'll offer our channel's audience some perk to use a link we provide. We've been told it'll be ready by next week. If you can sit tight, we'll try to help you make it cheaper, and easier than using a bank. How's that sound? - Josh & Kalie

@ourdreammove2261 3 года назад

Where can we get the VFS Global checklist?

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Kalie made a checklist that you can get if you email us at expatseverywhere@gmail.com she will share it. - Josh & Kalie

@gissellepereira9680 3 года назад

Will you be posting the checklist?

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

We see your email. I'll get Kalie to respond to you shortly. Thank you - Josh & Kalie

@Surrealistgesture 3 года назад

Just to be clear - you did NOT have to go to the consulate in the US in person to apply for your Visas? Thanks.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Surrealist gesture We did not. We were told that individual situations are different but for the most part, things can be done without needing to travel. What a blessing, huh? If you’re US based, check with VFS Global on your visa type for your need to travel. Just email them. We emailed them a bunch before we ever paid them the service fee. - Josh and Kalie

@Surrealistgesture 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere Great, thanks.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Surrealist gesture You’re welcome. Our pleasure. Hope you have joined the journey and subscribed- Josh and Kalie

@lindywallace9540 3 года назад

Do you have to pay all your rents and deposits upfront? The person I am renting from is willing to take first and last months rent now and the deposit when I arrive.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Same for us. Deposit when we booked then first month and last month’s rent 48 hours before moving in. - Josh & Kalie

@lindywallace9540 3 года назад

Thank you!

@fxpipcollector 2 года назад

I would like your check list where would I find that?

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

You can shoot Kalie an email at info@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie

@sherrymiller8503 3 года назад

Hi....Currently, I'm researching the move to Portugal but i thought there were still travel restrictions from the us to portugal. are there different requirements for relocation?

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Good question. Tourism is still off-limits, but if you have a long-term residence visa, you can go get set up.

@sherrymiller8503 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Sherry Miller you’re welcome. Watch this space to see how it turns out for Josh & Kalie.

@Stitchprince 3 года назад

Hey guys why Portugal and not Spain? prices of houses and food doesn't seem much different... Clearly you guys gotta explain it to the viewers... I also want to know. Do you guys feel more safe in Portugal? There's many Americans coming over for financial independence seems. Me myself I was in France and ended going to Portugal to buy a cheaper house. I haven't regreated so far. So basically if you guys decide to retire in the near future in Portugal what will be you guys income? Internet jobs? So far there's people all over the world coming to live: Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, etc. Everyone likes peace and and an affordable home with some land. But definitely the peace and quiet is also a piece of mind. You guys gotta talk a little bit more on your plans we also want to know. =)

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

mariana k Hi 👋 Thanks for the loaded comment. Instead of answering it here, it sounds like you want us to address it in a video, right? If that’s the case, cool, we can do that. Be on the lookout.-Josh and Kalie

@Stitchprince 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes!

@Stitchprince 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes, Please.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

mariana k Cool, we’ll get on it. It will be after the episode that drops this week.

@kiaalmanza2853 3 года назад

Hi Guys, I would like your checklist. Please and Thank you😊

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Hi, Kia. Email us at info@expatseverywhere.com and we'll get it to you. - Josh & Kalie

@lenaren7441 3 года назад

Your homework is Soo hard

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

:-)

@kangyiflute 3 года назад

I thought cars can last forever? 20 years and going! They do catch fire?

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

The mechanic that fixed ours said he has 400k miles on his car!!! Guess you gotta know how to keep them running. Fortunately, there was no fire like we had though, but the car shut off and started smoking badly.-Josh and Kalie

@kangyiflute 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere happy you guys are finally moving to a country not starting with 'S' but next to Spain.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

@@kangyiflute HAHA, too true! You know, we were seriously looking at Slovenia and not because it's an S. Ljubljana is ridiculously beautiful. :-) Thanks for the comment. We hope that you all are well.-Josh and Kalie

@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 3 года назад

I am going to look into the company you used and see which is better for me. I just started emailing back and forth with Belion Partners about obtaining my D7 Visa. I’m trying to read over everything they sent me and figure it all out.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Reach out at ExpatsEverywhere@gmail.com if you have any questions.

@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks I appreciate it!

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

@@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 💯 you’re welcome. - Josh & Kalie

@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere did you guys really like going through VFS? I was looking at another company but I haven’t picked one yet

@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks I’ve got your email now and my email is chrisjaye12@yahoo.com

@rosehelm4935 2 года назад

Please send me your checklist

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 года назад

Where to Rose? 😉 Email Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie

@claudiorodriguez7661 3 года назад

Wondering if (some) Portuguese gets mad when Americans does not speak Portuguese in Portugal, in the same way that (some) Americans gets mad when Latinos speak Spanish in the United States. Peace.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Probably, but it's most likely worse if you go to Portugal and speak Spanish assuming they'll understand you.

@claudiorodriguez7661 3 года назад

@@ExpatsEverywhere Muito obrigado pela resposta, infelizmente eu acho que eles entendem sim, pois as duas linguas sao Romanas. Um abraco forte.

@GilLeong 3 года назад

Claudio Rodriguez Hi Mr. Rodriguez, are you living in Lisbon? Will the locals get mad if Americans expat living there can not speak Portuguese? I am genuinely interested in hearing from the locals on this topic because I am planning to move to Porto or Lisbon in a few years. I am Chinese American in my 50s and have experienced racism all my life in America. I do wondered if I would experience it in Portugal. Thank you in advance for your thought on this.

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

@@claudiorodriguez7661 It's not so much that they won't understand but assuming they'll understand or seeming like you think that they speak Spanish. Like speaking Korean to a Japanese person or vice verse and saying "ahh, they're both Asian languages". We'll let you know better how people take to Brazilian Portuguese coming out of our American mouths when we get there because our sample size from being on vacations there is small.

@luisvasconcelos1053 3 года назад

Portugal is a touristic country in the most tourist areas you can speak in English, but if you speak Spanish, French or German may not be a problem too and no one will be mad.

@arturjcrebelo3275 3 года назад

That's strange, if you ask for a Portuguese/English contract the state agent send to you the contract in both languages. This couple from San Francisco (see the video) said in one of their videos they had a contract for their rent in Lisbon in both languages. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-owMNL3FgjqA.html We start to learn English in 3rd grade (8 years old, until 18 years old). Almost everybody with

@ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

Our contract was all in Portuguese, which makes sense because it's the official language.-Josh & Kalie