A Brief Update

[keithAngel]

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

[KeithD]

Hi Keith .... lovely name

[joebloggs]

someone from the past
i thought you was banned
good to see you finally made it Keith

[grahamw48]

Portugal eh ?

There's a thought.

[Dedworth]

someone from the past
i thought you was banned
good to see you finally made it Keith

You're thinking of Aposhark the other Chuckle Brother

[Arthur Little]

for your update, Keith. back ... and don't be a stranger!

[lastlid]

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.

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

[lastlid]

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

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. I am sure Mrs Lastlid would be more at home in the warmer weather.....

[joebloggs]

You're thinking of Aposhark the other Chuckle Brother

well you remember them both well

[grahamw48]

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.

[Arthur Little]

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

Timeshare ... ?

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.

... ... simply "bide" your time!

[fred]

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]

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 ?

[keithAngel]

I as certainly persistent and if anyone else thinks the eea route might be interesting i am probably the world expert on Portugal

[joebloggs]

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]

True but no visa fees and no language or life in the uk nonsense

[grahamw48]

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.

[joebloggs]

True but no visa fees and no language or life in the uk nonsense

also you have a virtual legal right to bring your spouse with you unlike the UK

[keithAngel]

and then to bring her to the UK as if you were an eea national

right tata see you in another year

[grahamw48]

You do right.....playing the idiots at their own game.

[Terpe]

The EEA route is a good opportuntiy for some folks. But it's not an easy or simple route for the majority.

[Steve.r]

Nice to see you are still around Keith, welcome back