Hi, Any Portuguese Citizens, or people currently living in Portugal

Hi, Any Portuguese Citizens, or people currently living in Portugal?
I am a Canadian Citizen, I'm 18 years old, and thinking about moving to Portugal. The main reason is to play football, learn Portuguese and discover the wonderful culture, as well as explore other parts of Europe. My question is how can I get a visa to work and live there? What do I need to do, and how long would you need to stay to become a citizen? Thanks for any help you can give me!
Portugal - 1 Answers
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I'm leaving in Jan. for an exchange program in Portugal. I emailed the consulate in San Francisco (you'll have to contact one in Canada) and asked for visa requirements. The guy emailed me back this list (it could be quite different from one you might have to do, but it's a start): CONSULATE GENERAL OF PORTUGAL S. FRANCISCO - CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCY VISAS TO PORTUGAL (Sections 1 and 2 for all applicants, subsequent section(s) as pertains to each applicant) 1VISA REQUIREMENTS One application form per passport holder (block printed or typewritten, please use only forms we supply you). One color passport photo size 2” x 2” facing forward. (Do not staple the photo to the application form). Write declaration of intent and economical status (description of yourself /purpose for staying in Portugal), including address where staying in Portugal, email address if applicable and all contact information. Police clearance issued within last 90 days (issued by local department - stating police record or lack thereof – for any applicant age 13 or older). Date issued must be clearly indicated. One photocopy of passport – main information page and any subsequent page with visa stamps. Medical certificate issued within last 90 days (simple statement showing that you are in good health including legible Doctors signature) Doctors name and date issued must be clearly indicated. Submissions by mail – must include notarization of applicants signature. If a minor, include parental consent form. Proof of health/accident insurance is required. Holders of domestic insurance without travel insurance need to provide declaration from the insurer that their coverage is valid in all Schengen states equal to 30,000 Euros. Processing fees of the above items – Residence/Study/ Temporary Long Stay/Work = $27.35. If visa is approved the following amounts are due in addition to the aforementioned processing costs - Temporary Long Stay $88.89/Residence or Work $109.40/ Study No Additional Charge. j) Requerimento - Registo Criminal, a form we provide you must be completed, signed and returned with the above. REFERENCE IN PORTUGAL, PREFERABLY THOSE WHO WOULD STAND AS GURANTORS We only need one reference who can be your lawyer, power of attorney, land lord, Dean of Admissions etc. who are Nationals of the European Community or hold Permanent Residence in Portugal. Have them indicate their name, address, phone number, citizenship – Include Copy of National ID or Residence. 3IF WORKING FOR SOMEONE Copy of work contract (authenticated by notary in Portugal) Contracts for salaried workers require prior approval from IEFP (Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional or from IGT (Inspecção Geral do Trabalho) if relevant. 4SELF EMPLOYED Proof that you are entitled to work in Portugal Photocopies providing transfer of funds to Portuguese banks Legalized copy of the registration proving establishment of commercial enterprise d) Declaration stating applicant’s official residence FOR BUSINESS Declaration passed by the Institute of Foreign Investment (ICEP) about the intended investment Photocopies of document(s) authorizing transfer of private capitals to Portuguese banks, issued by the Central bank (Banco de Portugal or its equivalent) Legalized copy of the registration of the corporation Declaration stating applicants official residence 5FOR PENSIONERS Must show proof of pension, total amount per month, and how the funds will be transferred to Portugal 6A PERSON LIVING ON HIS INCOME Movable Property Photocopies of a document authorizing the transfer of private capitals to Portuguese banks, issued by the Central bank (Banco de Portugal or an equivalent) = $3,000 per person Document confirming having deposited in Portuguese banks a sum equivalent to at least the the minimum monthly wage of the country of origin b) Immovable property Document of ownership Authenticated photocopies of updated leases and documents proving that the income is deposited in Credit Institutions in Portugal Hmm it won't let me answer again for some reason. I have more info for you though...

can i get a fiscal number for portugal b4 i move there

can i get a fiscal number for portugal b4 i move there?
Can i get a fiscal number and work permit set up here in UK before i move there? If so, how much does it cost? Please help!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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I don't think you can, because you'll need an address in Portugal, and I'm not sure how it works for foreigners, as we have an Identity Card, which is used for every official request. These things in Portugal aren't as simple as they are in the UK. But just to be on the safe side, I would visit 'Loja do Cidadão' and I would ask them. http://www.portaldocidadao.pt/portal/pt/lojacidadao/ Or go directly to the department responsible for it (similar to Inland Revenue). http://www.e-financas.gov.pt/de/jsp-dgci/main.jsp When I got my fiscal number I paid nothing, I just filled in a form. The name of the card you are looking for is 'Cartão de Contribuinte.'

Is there a channel in the US that shows Portugal/Brazil

Is there a channel in the US that shows Portugal/Brazil?
I don't want any website as my internet connection sucks and makes my computer too slow so I can't get decent pictures. So please I need a TV channel that will show the game; I am off work and I haven't watched a soccer in a month, anyone knows something holler atcha ya boy! Not a bad idea Tenzing t! Maybe my friend's house.
Other - Soccer - 3 Answers
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go to a cyber..to use the computer..
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Ummm Maybe in like fox sport channel or espn channel....
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www. justintv.com

are whippets good around horses

are whippets good around horses?
I have a male whippet, and am going to work in Portugal for the summer in a Holiday riding centre and am bringing my 10 month old whippet with me, he's been around horses before, not that much though and jst wondering if anyone has any experience on what life is like in a yard for a whippet, and what trouble they can get themselves into
Dogs - 3 Answers
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Depends on the horses, really. If they're good with dogs, then that's fine, but make sure your dog knows not to bother them too much or he might get kicked (which leads to broken ribs or a bruised lung, which is fatal for Whippets).
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I believe it would be a much better idea to leave your dog with someone else while you are away. Whippets are sight hounds, they should never be fully trusted off leash. Small animals and quick movements kick their instincts into predator mode and they will not be easily detterred from the chase. I would not be comfortable having a Whippet around horses as, if they do get on the chase they are not going to be mindful about the dangers of the horses around them. How do you think it would go over to have your dog take off across the yard, zooming under and around the horses... recipe for disaster for your dog, the horses and other riders. If there are decent kennel facilities on the grounds for your dog to stay, that might be okay - I would still be worried about the process of moving a young dog into and out of another country.
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its LEARNED I grew up on a dairy farm and yes had whippets! used an older gentle cow as a training dummy with each new pup - pup walked under cow & got what-for from me til they learn not to walk under cows.after learning that then need to watch out not to be stepped on, learning cows were not quarry to chase was easy,faster moving horses could be more a problem but my sister in law also had a whippet - and horses and the whippet would chase rabbits in the horse pasture.