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D7 Visa - Residence Questions

GuestPoster379Guest11 September 2019 08:17:08

Hi all,

I've received in the past few days a few messages regarding the problem of residence for a D7 Visa, so let me give a few information on this.

In order to get a D7 Visa you should have a permanent residence and this means 1 of 3 possibilities:

1. A place that you've rented or bought previously;

2. A letter of recommendation from someone you know and has a fixed residence in Portugal stating that you'll live there. To this letter you should attach the person's ID card;

3. The address of the hotel or other accommodations' place where you're planning to stay when you arrive and where you should stay at least 1 week. This option is valid because all touristic facilities communicate with the local authorities, including police.

After you arrive and for other legal formalities you should find a permanent residence, but not necessarily in the beginning of the process.

After this you should have your health insurance/european health card resolved too.

Feel free to contact me for further information.

Best,
Margarida

mrosephoto Active member

Member since 17 January 2018

mrosephotoActive member11 September 2019 08:31:26

As in all things Portuguese, what you need for the D7 visa depends on which consulate you are using, who you are talking to and the time of day. (tongue in cheek on the last one). I always recommend to anyone who is planning to apply for their Visa, to find a good expeditor (not a lawyer) such as Timely Solutions or Gail Aguiar. They are up to date on all the most recent changes to the rules and can guide you through the process. They are not expensive and worth every penny. Everybody's story is different as to what you need. For example, we did not need a copy of the referral's citizen card. A hotel room was not accepted, you had to have a full year lease that was registed with the tax office. When we applied, traveller's insurance was not acceptable. Now it is. Things change constantly and everyone's story is going to be personal to them. You also need an FBI background check. Some consulates require it to be apostilled. Others only if it was procured from a channeler. You will need proof of income and you will need to know how much income you have to show and how to present your income data. As I said, the rules keep changing and where you apply and who you talk to at the consulate all make a difference. Find yourself a good expeditor.