Her HONEST Advice after Moving to Portugal

Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Suzi, an expat who moved just outside of Tomar, to talk about her experience. They were surprised to get approved by VFS so fast. So what did they do and how did they adjust? They didn't plan to move to Tomar but they couldn't found housing. Now they are extremely happy. Will they stay there or move to their first option? What advice does she give for having pets, buying a car, making friends, and so much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - How long have you been in Portugal?
01:06 - Why did you move to Portugal?
03:23 - Did you have to sell your house?
3:50 - How many days before your AIMA appointment did you arrive?
04:18 - Was the place what you expected it to be?
05:49 - Was it worth it hiring an attorney?
06:13 - Do you plan to stay at this house?
06:58 - How was the process of bringing your dogs here?
09:15 - Where are you in Tomar exactly?
10:33 - After buying the car, what else did you need to do?
11:35 - Do you have insurance for the car?
12:34 - Do you have a Portuguese license?
14:12 - What are some pros and cons of Tomar?
17:23 - What are other cons of Tomar?
19:17 - Are you still working?
20:24 - Has your work affected your social life?
20:51 - How has living abroad transformed your life?