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Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by crudevegan » Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:48 pm

Hello helpers...

I would like to know if it's possible for me to move to Portugal. I'm currently living in the UK still on my South African passport. I am currently married to an EU citizen (since 2003). But would like to know if it's possible for me to move alone? My parents have recently retired near Lisbon and I would like to live by them. My husband has a business here in UK and isn't able to move to Portugal.

Can I move to Portugal without my husband? What visa would I need to apply for? Can my parents apply for a family reunion visa for me?

Thanks for any advice and if more info is needed please let me know!!.

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Re: Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by CR001 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:38 pm

Are your parents Portuguese?

What is your current UK immigration status?
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Re: Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by crudevegan » Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:18 pm

Thank you for your reply..

My parents are South African, I currently have a UK residence card of a EEA family member.

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Re: Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by CR001 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:43 pm

Then no, you cannot move to Portugal as a Schengen visa won't allow you stay long term.

What visa did your parents obtain to be able to retire to Portugal?
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Re: Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by compi » Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:09 pm

Check about article 88. This can help you, but you will need to secure a work promise from a local employer.

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Re: Moving to Portugal from UK (NON EU)

Post by crudevegan » Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:56 pm

Thank you Compi... Very helpful :D

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