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keithAngel
11th May 2012, 09:58
Hi Guys its been almost a year since I was last here and I thought I would update.

Since our marriage last year in Feb the Missus and Nippa have arrived last November in Portugal and are residents with 5 year cards it has been an interesting process very doable and simpler and cheaper than the normal spouse visa route:xxgrinning--00xx3:

KeithD
11th May 2012, 10:40
Hi Keith .... lovely name :D

joebloggs
11th May 2012, 11:01
:yikes: someone from the past :xxgrinning--00xx3:
i thought you was banned :D
good to see you finally made it Keith :Jump:

grahamw48
11th May 2012, 11:29
Portugal eh ?

There's a thought. :Erm:

Dedworth
11th May 2012, 11:45
:yikes: someone from the past :xxgrinning--00xx3:
i thought you was banned :D
good to see you finally made it Keith :Jump:

You're thinking of Aposhark the other Chuckle Brother :D

Arthur Little
11th May 2012, 11:55
:68711_thanx: for your update, Keith. :welcomex: back ... and don't be a stranger! :D

lastlid
11th May 2012, 12:37
Portugal is a great place. I loved it there. Aswell as the Algarve I spent a bit of time just a bit north of Lisbon (Alcobaca), on the west coast. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Some great beaches east of Faro, that the package tour Brits don't tend to flock to.

lastlid
11th May 2012, 12:44
Hi Guys its been almost a year since I was last here and I thought I would update.

Since our marriage last year in Feb the Missus and Nippa have arrived last November in Portugal and are residents with 5 year cards it has been an interesting process very doable and simpler and cheaper than the normal spouse visa route:xxgrinning--00xx3:

In my previous life, in my other marriage, my ex wife and I always talked of retiring to Portugal or Spain. And it is hardly surprising as there are some great places in the Iberian peninsular. :xxgrinning--00xx3: I am sure Mrs Lastlid would be more at home in the warmer weather.....

joebloggs
11th May 2012, 13:22
You're thinking of Aposhark the other Chuckle Brother :D

:doh well you remember them both well :hugx::rolleyes:

grahamw48
11th May 2012, 13:25
I'll bet property is a bit cheaper there now. :)

I was offered a job last year, selling 'mobile' holiday homes in Portugal for the British site owners.

With my boy still being in full-time education then, decided not to bother, but who knows...later this year, once he's flown the nest and I'm a free agent again for the first time in 20 odd years. :Erm:

Arthur Little
11th May 2012, 13:36
I was offered a job last year, selling 'mobile' holiday homes in Portugal for the British site owners.

Timeshare ... ? :Erm:


With my boy still being in full-time education then, decided not to bother, but who knows... later this year, once he's flown the nest and I'm a free agent again for the first time in 20 odd years. :Erm:

... :gp: ... simply "bide" your time! :)

fred
11th May 2012, 17:21
Hi Keith.. If the Chinks invade,I might join you in Portugal!!
Good to see you back here and congrats on the progress you made with family life.
Cheers,
Fred.

grahamw48
11th May 2012, 17:21
No, not time-share Arthur...selling the actual static caravan type units, which are then shipped over from the UK factory and given a plot on the site.

Cost about 30 to 40 grand.

Interested ? :D

keithAngel
14th May 2012, 18:37
I as certainly persistent and if anyone else thinks the eea route might be interesting i am probably the world expert on Portugal

joebloggs
15th May 2012, 06:54
I as certainly persistent and if anyone else thinks the eea route might be interesting i am probably the world expert on Portugal

the only problem with EEA Family route is it takes 5yrs to get ILR.

keithAngel
15th May 2012, 09:02
True but no visa fees and no language or life in the uk nonsense :xxgrinning--00xx3:

grahamw48
15th May 2012, 10:20
No wonder half the family of the ex seem to be living in Sweden now..and certainly seem to have no problems in bringing relatives over for holidays, if the facebook photos are anything to go by. :rolleyes:

joebloggs
15th May 2012, 13:15
True but no visa fees and no language or life in the uk nonsense :xxgrinning--00xx3:

:xxgrinning--00xx3: also you have a virtual legal right to bring your spouse with you unlike the UK :doh

keithAngel
22nd May 2012, 08:36
and then to bring her to the UK as if you were an eea national:xxgrinning--00xx3:

right tata see you in another year:D

grahamw48
22nd May 2012, 10:03
You do right.....playing the idiots at their own game. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Terpe
22nd May 2012, 10:07
The EEA route is a good opportuntiy for some folks. But it's not an easy or simple route for the majority.

Steve.r
22nd May 2012, 11:43
Nice to see you are still around Keith, welcome back