Category Archives: Useful Information
Amovate Office Closed
Due to the new Government Covid Restrictions, the Amovate Office in the Old School House, Vales will remain closed until further notice.
Brexit – SEF – Exchanging Residency Documents
Brexit: SEF and the British Embassy launch joint campaign urging UK nationals to exchange residence documents:
The Border and Immigration Service (SEF) and the British Embassy in Lisbon launch today the second phase of a joint campaign to inform UK nationals living in Portugal about the procedure to exchange their current residence document for a new permit that confirms their status as residents under the Withdrawal Agreement.
All details in the link:
https://www.portugalresident.com/brexit-sef-and-the-british-embassy-launch-joint-campaign-urging-uk-nationals-to-exchange-residence-documents/
PLEASE NOTE
When registering on the Sef site, your Password will need –
At least 6 digits
At least 1 Capital Letter
At least 1 number
At least 1 symbol
If you have any questions, please use SEF’s dedicated Brexit line (21 711 50 45) or email address (brexit@sef.pt).
UK Issued EHIC Cards
DO YOU HAVE A UK ISSUED EHIC FORM? IF SO, PLEASE READ THIS …
Under new NHSBSA guidelines that have just come out, you need to renew your UK issued EHIC, as your current card can only be used up to 31 December 2020. This is good news, as the new EHICs will no doubt verify that you have continued rights to use them under the WA.
You can make your application online – if you currently have a UK issued S1 it’s a very quick and straightforward process. you need to tick the box that says you have an S1, give your name, your address, your date of birth, a phone number (optional) and your email address. You’ll get an acknowledgement that you’ve completed your application, and an application number. You will receive an email acknowledging your application and then – presumably – your new EHIC-E.
Here’s the link – just follow the simple instructions. It will take you quite literally 2 minutes. https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/cra/start
(This only applies to UK issued EHICs – if you have an EHIC issued by your host country it doesn’t apply to you).
Please share this important information as widely as you can. Thanks!
Portugal’s Council of Ministers Meeting
You may be aware that there was a meeting of the Council of Ministers last night (12 November 2020) which lasted over 8 hours.
“The situation is serious and more critical than the one we experienced in the first phase of the pandemic,” said António Costa.
77 More Municipalities have been added to the High Risk Categories:
These are the 77 municipalities which will now be covered by the state of emergency measures:
Manteigas, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Coruche, Seia, Proença-a-Nova, Monforte, Vieira do Minho, Mealhada, Celorico da Beira, Castro Daire, Arronches, Nelas, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Mora, Torre de Moncorvo, Mêda, Mangualde, Salvaterra de Magos, Pampilhosa da Serra, Ourém, Vila do Bispo, Penela, Miranda do Douro, Albergaria-a-Velha, Águeda, Oliveira do Bairro, Arganil, Grândola, Resende, Mira, Ílhavo, Abrantes, Boticas, Coimbra, Almeida, Cantanhede, Almeirim, Ferreira do Alentejo, São Pedro do Sul, Estarreja, Faro, Cuba, Mirandela, Campo Maior, Miranda do Corvo, Alcanena, Ponte de Sor, Condeixa-a-Nova, Arcos de Valdevez, Montalegre, Montemor-o-Velho, Crato, Viseu, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Vagos, Penalva do Castelo, Sousel, Évora, Penamacor, Murtosa, Lamego, Vila Real de San António, Albufeira, Carrazeda de Ansiães, Elvas, Vila Nova de Paiva, Alvaiázere, Tábua Portalegre, Portimão, Ansião, Tavira, Lagos, Aljustrel, Anadia e Sátão.
More info can be found on the link below from Safe Communities Portugal.