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News from afpop - Friday 29th of September 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. BLiP Expo in October 2. afpop office closed due to BLiP 3. Doctors strike 4. Network coverage 5. COVID booster vaccines at pharmacies 6. Tolls 7. Ryanair cancellations 8. Satellite Offices

News from afpop - Friday 15th of September 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. IVA essential food items 2. Doctors strike 3. Fraudulent messages - Segurança Social 4. New Airline Connection 5. Blevins Franks seminars 6. Living in the Algarve seminar 7. Satellite Offic...

News from afpop - Friday 1st of September 2023
1. Doctors strike 2. COVID and flu vaccinations 3. Passport control at airports 4. New airline connections 5. Speed Radars 6. Tax on aluminium packaging 7. Blevins Franks seminars 8. Living in the Algarve seminar 9. Satellite Offi...

News from afpop - Friday 18th of August 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Doctors strike 2. Fraudulent email from Finanças 3. PJ alerts for "Vishing" 4. Out of date medicines 5. Speed Radars 6. Social Security App - new feature 7. afpop/MEDAL Insurance go...

News from afpop - Friday 4th of August 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. IMI - reminder 2. National Rail Pass 3. World Youth Day 4. Bus strikes 5. Give Priority to Life campaign 6. Speed cameras in August 7. Satellite Offices

News from afpop - Friday 21st of July 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Car insurance stamp 2. Water treatment centres (Algarve) 3. World Youth Day 4. Rural fire risk 5. CP (rail) strikes 6. afpop/MEDAL Insurance golf tournament 7. Satellite Offices

News from afpop - Friday 7th of July 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. National Rail Pass 2. WYD 3. CP (rail) strikes 4. afpop/MEDAL Insurance golf tournament 5. Satellite Offices

News from afpop - Friday 23rd of June 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Doctors strike 2. Pharmacists strike 3. CP (rail) strikes 4. Video surveillance in Porto 5. New Alentejo Hospital 6. Safe Summer 7. Badminton Silves 8. IRS tax return 9. afpop/MEDAL Insuranc...

News from afpop - Friday 9th of June 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Dia de Portugal 2. Zero pollution beaches 3. Plastic bags 4. New borns registration 5. Fuel Support 6. Doctors Strike 7. CP (rail) strikes 8. Civil Protection website 9. Free GIRA Bicicle pas...

News from afpop - Friday 26th of May 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. afpop website issues 2. SEF airport strikes 3. CP (rail) strikes 4. Beira Alta Line 5. easyJet strikes 6. Transavia cancels flights this summer 7. ISV Tax motorhomes 8. Civil Protection website...

News from afpop - Friday 12th of May 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. SEF airport strikes 2. IMI payment reminder 3. Fuel tax discount (ISP) continues in May 4. Metroline Porto approved 5. Decent Work Agenda 6. Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome 7. Bathing Season 8. D...

News from afpop - Friday 28th of April 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. End of masks 2. Brexit final phase 3. New speed radars 4. Metro Lisbon interruptions 5. Traffic disruptions Lisbon 6. EDP fraudulent SMS 7. Chatabout webinars 8. Pollen 9. High fire risk and h...

Ground clearance dates
It's that time of year when the Bombeiros and councils are warning us to clear the flammable debris from around our homes. Members will no doubt have seen information that is already being circulated about the need to clean trees and shrubs...

News from afpop - Friday 14th of April 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. IVA Essential Food Items 2. End of Masks 3. Metro Lisbon Interruptions 4. Train Strikes Reminder 5. APMMA 6. Fraudulent SMS E-Redes 7. PSP Radars (speed cameras) 8. Satellite Offices

News from afpop - Friday 31st of March 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Annual General Meeting 2. Train Strikes 3. TAP Strikes Called Off 4. easyJet Strikes Portugal 5. SEF Strike 6. IRS Deductions Reminder 7. Strike in Portuguese Consulates abroad 8. Fraudulen...

News from afpop - Friday 17th of March 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Strike Public Services 2. Annual General Meeting 3. Daylight saving time 4. Pediatric emergencies closed 5. IRS filing dates reminder 6. Alojamento Local 7. Strike in Portuguese Consulates abro...

News from afpop - Friday 3rd of March 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. AGM 2. Train Disruptions 3. Algarve Regional Train Line 4. New Flight Routes Faro Airport 5. COVID vaccinations 6. Phishing and fraudulent e-mails and SMS messages 7. Strike Public Services 8...

News from afpop - Friday 17th of February 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. E-faturas and Household changes 2. Train strikes 3. Carnaval 4. Satellite offices

News from afpop - Friday 27th of January 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. COVID Booster update 2. SEF registration for UK citizens with non-EU family members 3. Satellite offices

News from afpop - Friday 3rd of February 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Satellite offices

News from afpop - Friday 20th of January 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. TAP strikes announced 2. Renewal NON-EU Residência permits 3. COVID Booster 4. IPMA improved forecasting 5. Satellite offices

News from afpop - Friday 13th of January 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. Payment for the new UK Residency card (Brexit Withdrawal Agreement) 2. UK Driving Licences - Residents in Portugal - CLARIFICATION 3. Documents and Visas - CORRECTION 4. Travelling from China 5. T...

News from afpop - Friday 6th of January 2023
Included in this Member Briefing: 1. BLiP Exhibitor offers 2. Documents and Visas 3. Government maintains fuel support 4. Train strikes in Portugal 5. Rules for smoking 6. UK Citizens - New Residency Card - payment after appointment...

Prevention of burglary in the home
Earlier this year officers of the GNR visited home owners across the region, and afpop Members may have been visited as part of the operation, to talk about their home security and offer advice on how to avoid being victims of burglary, but...

Dangerous Dogs
We are frequently contacted about dangerous dogs and asked which dogs are included in Portugal and what the rules are about owning and exercising them.


What is afpop?
Since 1987 afpop, the largest Association for foreign residents in Portugal, has been providing a comprehensive range of information services and support to foreign residents and visitors to Portugal. The Association’s name afpop, stands for Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal, but the great news is you don’t have to be either a foreigner or own property in Portugal to join more than 8,500 existing Members and get up-to-date information and assistance from a dedicated, professional team.
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That is invaluable information and thank you for the efforts you have put in on this subject.Alexander
Many thanks indeed for this information and please forgive my belated response to your kindness and help. This was exactly what I needed! Warmest best wishes to you and all at afpop.Anna
Thank you very much for your information of Wills in Portugal. It is of great help.Member Nº 12573
I feel reassured that the information is both correct and impartial. That's our membership fee for the year saved in one go!!!Member Nº 13013
What an amazing and professional service you give. I will be in touch with the Pensions office in England and will follow your instructions. Should I need your assistance again I will be in touch.Member Nº 2148
Many thanks for your advice re getting my residencia. I downloaded the forms, made the appointment, and went there this morning! Hopefully they will have the document ready for me to pick up tomorrow. Your help was invaluable and I am most grateful.Member Nº 8148
Thank you so much for the list of tax advisors! You have been a big help to us, and we appreciate your excellent customer service!Member Nº 12890
Thank you for sorting this out for us it is a great relief to know we do not have to do anything further.Member Nº 12384
Thank you so much for sending these regulations they are exactly what I wanted, is there any possibility you have a portuguese version as well. If you have I would appreciate it if you could let me have one as well. Also the Directory is useful too.Member Nº 8312
That is invaluable information and thank you for the efforts you have put in on this subject.Member Nº 10564
Many thanks indeed for this information and please forgive my belated response to your kindness and help. This was exactly what I needed! Warmest best wishes to you and all at afpopMember Nº 12654
You are so kind. This is exactly what I want, and thank you so much.Member Nº 2501
Very many thanks. This is most helpful and I look forward to hearing once there is more information on prices.Member Nº 11511