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This probably varies a lot depending on the country and the setting (urban/rural), but how easy or difficult is it to get a drive's license and rent a car?
Hi @BCLARKINCO We’ve checked in with Glenda Cole, our expert in Portugal, to get an answer to your question. This was her response,
Extremely easy to rent a car in Portugal. You do not need an international license, your US license will be fine. It can be very frustrating and difficult to get a drivers license here.
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I would like to ask Xpats how they work out Leaving Family behind?
Hi @TERESALCOWLEY We’ve checked in with Glenda Cole, our expert in Portugal, to get an answer to your question. This was her response,
Leaving family is tough. I have one son I am very close to. I am picking him up in Lisbon today. :-). What’s App is a beautiful tool for free calling. We talk more now than we did when we were both in the States. Everyone wants to visit Portugal. Plan on a lot of company the first few years! I was shocked by how many of my friends made the long trip.
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I'm 72, in fairly decent health and physical condition. is it possible for me to get a mortgage in Portugal or France for 10-15 years at a reasonable rate?
Hi @DTINTERVAL We’ve checked in with Ronan McMahon, our Real Estate Guru, to get an answer to your question. This was his response,
You have options…
1)You can buy a property overseas through your 401k. However this comes with restrictions on personal use. To comply it needs to be an arms length investment
2)RETA deals (that’s my real estate investment advisory service) in Mexico typical come with pre approved developer finance.
3)in France an Portugal mortgages typically need to be paid off by age 75-80. It varies…but an option is to buy the property with a younger family member, maybe a child if you have one, and by having them on the mortgage you could meet the criteria. Of course you would need to be very comfortable with your partner on the deal
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Will this be recorded and available for viewing on demand? It starts at 1AM my time. Thanks!
@LISA-HACSKAYLO Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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Unfortunately I will not be available when this workshop is being held because of work reasons. I was wondering if the session is being recorded, and if it is, can I please be sent the recording. I am located in Brisbane, Australia. Many thanks, Mike
@MIKE-WBH Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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I hope there's a replay as I will be traveling that day
@PJRICHER-0 Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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I will be in classroom teaching at that time. will this workshop be recorded?
@CMAJORCHORD Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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I work during the day and this workship is scheduled at 11am my time (EST) Will this workshop be recorded or repeated at other times?
@JEFF-LIPKO Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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im unable to attend at that time. will i be able to watch/listen to a video of the discussion?
@SURFSCOUT71 If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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I cannot watch at that time. i there a way to watch it later?
@LINDAJWELLS53 Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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Will this be recorded? I'm working during that time.
@ELLENPMALING Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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Will the event be recorded for replay?
@JEANETTE-COMMUNITYBUILDER Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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I may be too late to the party (another obligation), but will a recording of this workshop be available? Thanks, Jim
@COOLMANJAMES35 Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
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im considering a mive to Italy snd want to know more sbout the taxes etc. Triesta in particular, small towns around it and Umbria.
@LIFECOACHLIFEGROWTH We’ve checked in with Chip Stites, our expert in Italy to get an answer to your question. This was his response,
The best way to figure out where you want to move is to go there and see how it feels and if you are comfortable there. It is important that you begin to learn the language right away. Also, you need to locate your Consulate, and once you get serious, check out the requirements for a VISA. I am unfamiliar with all the small towns in Umbira, one of my favorite provinces, but I suggest you visit and see where you feel comfortable. Some towns in Umbria qualify for the 7% tax advantage, so you should check that out. Knowing more about taxes is a very broad subject, and what you might do is get the name of a commercialist familiar with US expat taxes and speak with them... they will charge you for their time. Again, the best thing you can do is go there, see the towns, live there for a few weeks, and see how it feels. I could give you all the information in the world, and it would be of little value compared to a one-, two-, or three-week visit. Good luck on your hunt.
Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, International Living Magazine
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This is exactly what I and many others have been needing! Thank you IL for setting this up, hope we will have many more discussions.
My question is, with no Italian heritage, how can I live in Italy? With a Visa that is issued yearly? Dual citizenship? I know once I purchase a home there I know that it makes a difference.
Please explain.@KARENOLIVERSELLSPCB30A We’ve checked in with Chip Stites, our expert in Italy to get an answer to your question. This was his response,
Hi Karen, Yes, for a stay of over 90 days, you must get a VISA...The consulate that covers your state or county controls that, and you must visit the consulate. You can find your consulate, look for the VISA section, and go from there.
If you get stuck, let me know. I can be reached at Italy@internationalliving.com, and I will help. OH, the length of the VISA renewal is every two years, FYI.
My best, Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, International Living Magazine.