Victoria G. Says: I’ve seen talk about a second passport from Ted Baumann, as well as other International Living writers. They’ve stated how easy it is to get one in Portugal after 5 years. However, I’ve also heard you must be no older than 65 to receive such a passport. I am 63 years old. Read more...: Is 65 Too Old to Get a Portuguese Passport?
Nathan B. Says: I’d like to own a car if I lived in Portugal. But I’ve heard gas is expensive in Europe. Is that true? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Nathan, It’s true, you’ll generally pay more for gas throughout the EU than you would in the U.S. In Portugal, the cost Read more...: Is Gas Expensive in Portugal?
Mike D. Says: Can you point me towards any private health insurance providers in Costa Rica? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Mike, The quality of available healthcare is a major deciding factor when relocating abroad. You can have private insurance in Costa Rica even if you live here part-time. The only Read more...: What Private Health Insurers are There in Costa Rica?
Julie C. Says: We are planning to move overseas in the next year or so and are taking steps to get that started. Do you have any recommendations for how to handle our banking? IL Personal Finance Expert Jeff Opdyke Says: Hi Julie, Thanks for the question. I will speak from experience, since I Read more...: How Do I Handle Banking Internationally?
Joan P. Says: I’m going to Italy next year. Can I use dollars or do I need to get Italian money? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Joan, Exciting news for your trip to Italy! You won’t be able to use dollars there, like you can in much of the Caribbean or Latin Read more...: Can I Use Dollars in Italy?
Shawna P. Says: I want to move overseas, but I’m not ready to retire. What advice can you give for finding a job overseas? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Shawna, Tracking down the ideal overseas job isn’t quite the same as finding a job in the U.S. It will involve more effort, Read more...: How Can I Find a Job Overseas?
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