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In recent years, Portugal has been considered the best European destination in different categories, such as a better tourist destination and a better destination for retirees. Whether for peace, security or low cost of living, Portugal is receiving more and more foreigners, mainly Brazilians. Something that has caught the attention of Brazilians is the possibility of living in the country European, only with retirement money. The retiree must apply for a Residence Visa for retirees or income in the Consulate of Portugal. In this case, through the retirement, as well as the guarantee of their receipt or prove other income in the national territory. In practical terms, in order for the retiree to obtain this type of visa (visa D7), minimum income required by the Portuguese government. The retired Brazilian citizen who intends to live in Portugal must have a monthly income equivalent minimum wage, which is currently € 580, that is, a certain amount of R $ 2,600 per month ( susceptible to changes of agreement as exchange). The Brazilian retiree must then prove to the Portuguese government an income annual minimum of about R $ 31,000.00 to obtain the visa. Recalling, that if the person already has been […]
Entrepreneurship in Portugal, what are the most promising areas? Portugal is in the mouths of the people, drawing ever more attention not only from potential immigrants, as well as multinational companies and investors, who find themselves in the small country with diverse opportunities to invest in various sectors. With cities like Porto and Lisbon chosen as the best destinations, in various categories and for consecutive years, one of the fastest growing areas in the country is tourism. The hospitality area opens doors for those who intend to invest in the country. The opportunities are infinite, from hotels to hostels and the purchase of real estate destined for accommodation via platforms such as Airbnb. Investment possibilities in the tourism sector are not limited to the accommodation. Another promising area is restoration. In addition to restaurants and coffee shops, the demand for vegetarian, vegan and organic restaurants opens upmarket for those who want to invest in the food sector. Other options are famous “food trucks”, which are beginning to appear more and more in the big cities, and usually, attract enough consumer attention. Another area that lacks professionals or companies providing services, is the area of the personalized care for the elderly. […]
The University of Porto With origins in the 18th century, the University of Porto is one of the most prestigious of Portugal and thus recognized worldwide. In 2014, more than 3,000 foreign students chose UP to study or perform research projects. The university is divided into 3 university poles Polo I – City Center Polo II – Asprela Polo III – Campo Alegre Accommodation The university has 9 university residences: University Residence of Bandeirinha (male) University Residence Aníbal Cunha (female) University Residence of Paranhos (mixed) Jayme Rios de Sousa University Residence (mixed) Alberto Amaral University Residence (mixed) University Residence José Novais Barbosa (mixed) University Residence Campo Alegre I University Residence Campo Alegre III (mixed) University Residence Campo Alegre 2010 The nine residences have the capacity to accommodate 1190 students. The application for the residences should be fair through the SASUP website. food The food units of the SAUP count with 11 canteens, 1 restaurant, 1 grill, 6 snack bars and 1 café that is available to students. All units quality food at a low cost (€ 2.50 per meal). In the canteens, the lunches are served between 12:00 and 14:00, two of them (Cantina of the Faculty of Arts and […]
Despite being a small country, Portugal offers many opportunities and advantages for students wishing to have an academic experience International. Among the many reasons that have made Portugal one of the Brazilians, are: the reduced cost of living, the advantage of studying in universities languages, the language, and the mild climate. For both graduation and post, including masters and doctorates, Portuguese institutions are recognized and offer various facilities for Brazilian students. When it comes to graduation, the most appropriate route for interested students is ENEM. Thanks to the partnerships signed with INEP, several Portuguese institutions accept the test result as a single requirement for access to higher education. This movement began at the University of Coimbra, which now offers more of 600 jobs for Brazilians. For masters and doctoral candidates, the process is different. In such cases, the student should gather documents such as school history and letters of recommendation to make your application. However, it is necessary to have attention to the requirements, as these may vary according to the internal regulations of each institution. For students who do not wish to complete an entire training Portugal, the most appropriate option is the academic exchange. The exchange usually has […]
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