# Latest **URL:** https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.nomadgate.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.nomadgate.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Experience with major health insurance providers for semi-expats](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568)
**Author:** [@jb4422](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jb4422)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/experience-with-major-health-insurance-providers-for-semi-expats/78568 "2026-09-23T16:28:30Z")
So, there’s been plenty of talk about what I might call “nomad insurance” - safetywing or N26 or whatever, that are for full nomads looking for crisis cover world-outside-US. I’m more interested in full-boat policies th… --- ## [What's the potential impact of the 2025 Portuguese election on the Golden Visa program and pathway to citizenship?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816)
**Author:** [@goncalomendesleal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goncalomendesleal)\ **Replies:** 2993\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816 "2026-09-23T07:00:38Z")
On last 18th May 2025, Portugal held national elections that significantly reshaped the country’s political landscape. The center-right parties emerged as the most voted forces, with the Democratic Alliance (AD… --- ## [Renovator disappeared - looking for recommendation for lawyer](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/renovator-disappeared-looking-for-recommendation-for-lawyer/71758)
**Author:** [@Noraa](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Noraa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/renovator-disappeared-looking-for-recommendation-for-lawyer/71758 "2026-09-23T06:46:32Z")
Hi, We bought a house for ARI as a ‘package deal’ for GV that includes renovations and then rental and buyback. But the renovator disappeared with the money without doing the work :frowning: We are looking for a lawyer… --- ## [AIMA takes over SEF](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-takes-over-sef/61700)
**Author:** [@kai.kiyoto](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kai.kiyoto)\ **Replies:** 399\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-takes-over-sef/61700 "2026-09-22T15:55:31Z")
Only 2 days to go! I think everyone is hoping for them to be significantly faster at processing than SEF. Only time will tell :slight\_smile: --- ## [ARI Holders (Stage 5)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ari-holders-stage-5/44768)
**Author:** [@282cf5067c427e3f7493](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/282cf5067c427e3f7493)\ **Replies:** 626\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/ari-holders-stage-5/44768 "2026-09-22T15:38:46Z")
Are the biometrics for GV renewals as difficult to book as the initial appointments? --- ## [Dominica passport](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/dominica-passport/78586)
**Author:** [@DAN26](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/DAN26)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/dominica-passport/78586 "2026-09-22T14:15:14Z")
Hi everyone, I am an Italian citizen and I am seriously considering applying for citizenship by investment in one of the following Caribbean programs: Dominica Saint Kitts & Nevis Antigua & Barbuda Saint Lucia Befo… --- ## [What Kind of Visa do we need to travel to Portugal for the biometrics appointment! Please help!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-kind-of-visa-do-we-need-to-travel-to-portugal-for-the-biometrics-appointment-please-help/78465)
**Author:** [@masked.scanner.9u](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/masked.scanner.9u)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-kind-of-visa-do-we-need-to-travel-to-portugal-for-the-biometrics-appointment-please-help/78465 "2026-09-22T12:51:14Z")
I visited the Portuguese consulate in Boston to apply for a Schengen visa, as I need to travel to Portugal to complete my biometric appointment. I am a Golden Visa investor. However, they informed me that the rules have … --- ## [Switching from real estate to investment fund](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/switching-from-real-estate-to-investment-fund/78581)
**Author:** [@nsunassee](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/nsunassee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/switching-from-real-estate-to-investment-fund/78581 "2026-09-22T04:41:21Z")
Hi everyone, Initially when we applied for the GV in 2020, our plan was to move to Porto permanently and live there full-time, and so we didn’t rent out our apartment. However, due to the 6-year wait for our GV to be a… --- ## [Portugal Accounting Firm for Tax Returns](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-accounting-firm-for-tax-returns/46509)
**Author:** [@CTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/CTC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-accounting-firm-for-tax-returns/46509 "2026-09-22T02:49:54Z")
Hello, To qualify for the Portuguese Golden Visa, I purchased property which I am renting out. I know I need to pay Portugal taxes on the rental income, so I need an Accounting or Tax Preparation Firm that can help me … --- ## [A2 Portuguese Language Certificate course](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/a2-portuguese-language-certificate-course/66846)
**Author:** [@Ehud\_Al](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Ehud_Al)\ **Replies:** 412\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/a2-portuguese-language-certificate-course/66846 "2026-09-22T00:26:40Z")
Hello, Can anyone recommend a good online course for the A2 certificate? I have been recommended NIALP :slight\_smile: But would love to get a second opinion… Thanks --- ## [Would being a south dakota resident with an address on it satisfy US residential address requirement?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/would-being-a-south-dakota-resident-with-an-address-on-it-satisfy-us-residential-address-requirement/78525)
**Author:** [@Ohno](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Ohno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/would-being-a-south-dakota-resident-with-an-address-on-it-satisfy-us-residential-address-requirement/78525 "2026-09-20T18:43:48Z")
Hi, I have already applied for ITIN and I am looking for a residential address to get a credit card in USA. Can I become a resident of south dakota, get the license and then put my address on it and they apply for credi… --- ## [14-Day Requirements: Proofs](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/14-day-requirements-proofs/48119)
**Author:** [@tedbean](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tedbean)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/14-day-requirements-proofs/48119 "2026-09-20T13:18:42Z")
For those of us who are lucky (or “lucky”) to finally receive the cards, what are your plans to provide proofs of the 14-day in PT? I have a list of things to do / keep and wondering if they are all necessary: Passpor… --- ## [Looking For Your Advice & Recommendations](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/looking-for-your-advice-recommendations/76858)
**Author:** [@F2468](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/F2468)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/looking-for-your-advice-recommendations/76858 "2026-09-19T16:03:50Z")
Hello everyone, I’m interested in the Greek golden visa and I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow applicants here who already applied as the program is active since 2013. I found some info here on NG but it’s not… --- ## [Property insurance that doesn't suck](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/property-insurance-that-doesnt-suck/78454)
**Author:** [@Notyourmommy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Notyourmommy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/property-insurance-that-doesnt-suck/78454 "2026-09-18T08:54:54Z")
Apologies if this is posted in the wrong section but I’m not sure where it fits. I’m a Portugal GV investor with a property investment and I recently had the displeasure of dealing with my Novobanco insurance when the r… --- ## [PFIC impact using Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities fund](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pfic-impact-using-optimize-portugal-golden-opportunities-fund/67396)
**Author:** [@daveevirginia](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/daveevirginia)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pfic-impact-using-optimize-portugal-golden-opportunities-fund/67396 "2026-09-16T02:38:35Z")
Has anyone had experience filing tax forms in US after having the Optimize funds? I see requirements to file 8621, 8938, and FBAR. I understand QEF election to some degree. Did you find you paid a lot in taxes compare… --- ## [Were You Told About Portugal Golden Visa Processing Delays Before Investing?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/were-you-told-about-portugal-golden-visa-processing-delays-before-investing/77948)
**Author:** [@PortugalGoldenVisa](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PortugalGoldenVisa)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/were-you-told-about-portugal-golden-visa-processing-delays-before-investing/77948 "2026-09-15T21:59:59Z")
I invested €350,000 in the Mercan Lisboa Park (Moxy Lisbon Park) project in January 2022. At the time I invested, I was not informed that the Portugal Golden Visa program was already experiencing significant processing … --- ## [Language required for citizenship - GV](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/language-required-for-citizenship-gv/60875)
**Author:** [@alirezamgt](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/alirezamgt)\ **Replies:** 458\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/language-required-for-citizenship-gv/60875 "2026-09-15T19:54:51Z")
Any one knows for citizenship in GV , A2 exam CIPLE is mandatory or if online certificate from some instituation like Comes A1-A2-B1 will be enough as supporting documet , cause i read if you have a higher A2 certificat… --- ## [Golden visa for Mutual Fund](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/golden-visa-for-mutual-fund/78527)
**Author:** [@Sooooooya](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Sooooooya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/golden-visa-for-mutual-fund/78527 "2026-09-15T15:31:19Z")
I am choosing a suitable and stability Mutual fund for golden visa. but to be honest, there are serval open-end funds, they are not Mutual fund, which set-up for AIF and invest in some public vehicles. Many channels ar… --- ## [Greece is planning to increase its property transfer tax rate for non-EU citizens](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/greece-is-planning-to-increase-its-property-transfer-tax-rate-for-non-eu-citizens/78543)
**Author:** [@albertcu](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/albertcu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/greece-is-planning-to-increase-its-property-transfer-tax-rate-for-non-eu-citizens/78543 "2026-09-15T10:18:59Z")
I recently read that Greece may raise the property transfer tax for non-EU buyers from 3% to 15% in July 2027. Is this similar to Spain’s proposed 100% tax, or should buyers rush to purchase before then? --- ## [Residence Card Renewal – No Document Upload Step After Payment](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/residence-card-renewal-no-document-upload-step-after-payment/78415)
**Author:** [@jiangtina6634](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/jiangtina6634)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/residence-card-renewal-no-document-upload-step-after-payment/78415 "2026-09-14T12:47:37Z")
During my residence card renewal, I paid the renewal fee three days ago, but I still haven’t received the step to upload the required documents. Has anyone experienced the same issue? Is there any way to resolve it? --- ## [Turkish GV Investors Database Report](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/turkish-gv-investors-database-report/78249)
**Author:** [@ozangumus](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ozangumus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/turkish-gv-investors-database-report/78249 "2026-09-13T09:27:53Z")
Hello all, We have a Whatsapp group which has about 200 Turkish GV investors & their families. I collect timelines and updates from our users and make tables showing process of our investors in each 3 months periods. Yo… --- ## [Proof of long-term accommodation required for Golden Visa initial residence permit?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/proof-of-long-term-accommodation-required-for-golden-visa-initial-residence-permit/78533)
**Author:** [@ginandtonic](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ginandtonic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/proof-of-long-term-accommodation-required-for-golden-visa-initial-residence-permit/78533 "2026-09-10T03:28:17Z")
For the Portugal Golden Visa initial residence permit, is it necessary to have proof of long-term accommodation (e.g. a 12 month lease or owning a property)? I’m looking for more recent information, since things have ch… --- ## [Any Expats in Mexico?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/any-expats-in-mexico/78531)
**Author:** [@Jyoti](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Jyoti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/any-expats-in-mexico/78531 "2026-09-09T17:41:58Z")
Thinking about teaching English as a Second Language in Mexico. Just wondering if there’s anyone in Mexico willing to share their experiences. --- ## [P.O. box services not allowed as home address in U.S](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/p-o-box-services-not-allowed-as-home-address-in-u-s/36793)
**Author:** [@Jazirae](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Jazirae)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/p-o-box-services-not-allowed-as-home-address-in-u-s/36793 "2026-09-08T17:48:59Z")
Hi there shining nomads! I’m new here and probably don’t qualify as a bonafide nomad. I simply want to live in India while remaining a US.citizen. One of my biggest challenges in doing that is being forced to feign th… --- ## [Portugal: six months waiting on my Portal das Finanças senha from AnchorLess. How much does it matter, and any way out?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-six-months-waiting-on-my-portal-das-financas-senha-from-anchorless-how-much-does-it-matter-and-any-way-out/78491)
**Author:** [@druburd](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/druburd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-six-months-waiting-on-my-portal-das-financas-senha-from-anchorless-how-much-does-it-matter-and-any-way-out/78491 "2026-09-06T09:41:15Z")
This is about Portugal, specifically the Portal das Finanças access password (senha) that comes with a NIF. I got my Portuguese NIF through AnchorLess in early March 2026, with fiscal representation included, as part of… --- ## [New AIMA Process - Receiving Final Approval/Residency Card](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-aima-process-receiving-final-approval-residency-card/72763)
**Author:** [@mwwilliams10](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mwwilliams10)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-aima-process-receiving-final-approval-residency-card/72763 "2026-09-03T13:40:20Z")
I am starting a new thread for people who have undergone biometrics under the new (starting in January 2025) AIMA process to see when they receive their final approval/residency cards. This is for people that: (1) underw… --- ## [Any remote senior software developer here?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/any-remote-senior-software-developer-here/78482)
**Author:** [@edd.k](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/edd.k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/any-remote-senior-software-developer-here/78482 "2026-09-03T09:47:41Z")
Hi guys, posting here for the first time and happy to interact with you. I am a senior software engineer with deep experience in full-stack, QA, AI, architecture, I also have some thought patterns published on my blog, I… --- ## [Unethical companies engaging in astroturfing on Nomad Gate](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/unethical-companies-engaging-in-astroturfing-on-nomad-gate/73830)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/unethical-companies-engaging-in-astroturfing-on-nomad-gate/73830 "2026-09-02T18:11:10Z")
Over the years we’ve caught more companies than I can count attempting to engage in astroturfing or other kinds of unethical self-promotion. This is by far the most serious breach of the forum rules we observe, as it und… --- ## [Albania recommendations](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/albania-recommendations/78400)
**Author:** [@tommigun](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tommigun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/albania-recommendations/78400 "2026-08-29T09:04:40Z")
Hi, anyone can recommend good business contacts in Albania, i.e. real estate developers, agents, immigration/property lawyers and the like? --- ## [Pulling out of GV program](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pulling-out-of-gv-program/78158)
**Author:** [@goner00brained](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goner00brained)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/pulling-out-of-gv-program/78158 "2026-08-28T17:17:35Z")
For those of us pulling out of this charade of a process, are there any hidden steps that I may be missing? I am planning to just not renew my card when it renews next month (actually the two years has passed but I have… [Previous page](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md?page=2)