Disclaimer

afpop considers in good faith that all the information provided is true and accurate after having endeavoured to so confirm to the best of its ability. However, afpop is not qualified to render any technical advice, recommendation or information, nor is it under any legal duty to do so. Therefore, afpop declines any responsibility for possible damages arising directly or indirectly to members or non-members from alleged incorrect or misleading advice, recommendation or information and strongly advises all members to seek always the services of qualified practitioners and/or professionals for any technical matters, such practitioners and/or professionals being exclusively responsible for possible damages arising from their activity, including their technical opinions that may be inserted in our publications.

L02E - Boats

To operate a boat in Portugal you need to register it and obtain a license to operate it. Registration involves proof of ownership and can take up to 12 months. Find out more in this Bulletin

I03E - Car Insurance

The terms and conditions of policies issued by other insurance companies or agents may vary and members are advised to make detailed enquiries before deciding where to place their motor vehicle insurance. Members should also take account of the position of any intermediary they work through, in particular the assistance that will be provided in the event of a claim having to be made.

I05E - Travel Insurance

This Bulletin provides information on the types of travel insurance available in Portugal. The Bulletin indicates some of the factors to consider when choosing a policy. In all cases afpop recommends that members take professional advice before selecting a travel insurance policy.

FS38E - CTT Automatic Lockers - LOCKY

Members might have seen the storage lockers from CTT located in several places. They are lockers where you can safely receive packages if your post-box it is not big enough or if your address is difficult to find for example. Currently, the best-known option belongs to CTT and is called Cacifo CTT Locky or Cacifos24H. Customers can receive purchases from any online store, which means that regardless of whether the store you use has this shipping method or not, you can receive your order in the ‘Locky’ of your choice. 

H09E - Property Buying & Selling

Whether you're looking to invest in Portuguese real estate or simply find your dream home, understanding the legal and financial aspects is crucial. afpop strongly recommends seeking professional advice from lawyers, financial advisors, and bureaucratic assistants. This Bulletin outlines the documents and processes involved in buying or selling property in Portugal.

Pet owners’ card

One of the things that people worry about is what happens to their pets if they are no longer able to take care of them. Whilst long term planning is important, what happens if suddenly there’s an unforeseen emergency and you aren’t able to tell people about your pet at home?