marybrozik
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 11 February 2023
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D7 request ticket by Ludap
I should submit the ticket to Portugal with application for D7 . But how I would know when they approve visa? when i will be scheduled meeting with SEF?Thanks
Not sure if I understand your question. You will get an email stating you are approved for the visa and the email will ask you to mail in your passport via FedEx or USPS. FedEx is faster. Read More
SEF: AIMA APPOINTMENT by sydneymukumbi
Hie Guys I hope you are ok, I came to Portugal on a Job Seeker Visa and I was Fortunate to find employment . Now I am due to go to AIMA for the Residence card application and Biometric appointment . I wanted to ask from those who have been there ...
I used my PT debit card. Can鈥檛 remember all the options for payment. Read More
Health insurance requirement at SEF by bloggerblogger
Hey guys,So I moved to Porto in December 2023 from Africa and my SEF appointment is scheduled for April 2024 according to my D visa. I am a digital nomad or freelancer working remotely you can say. Before my Visa interview back home, I had presented ...
I used Europe-insurance.eu. At first I had a 6 month policy, but my visa approval from VFS was delayed. So I purchased the same policy for 1 year. I was approved at my AIMA/SEF appt with the Europ-insurance.eu policy. I just went with a 1 yr policy ... Read More
Registration of my lease by pwinternational
Hello, After we have been issued a NIF, can we as tenants register the lease with the Tax/Financial Authority through the appropriate portal. I understand that the owner or landlord is obligated to do so, as is the tenant. I apologize if my ...
@pwinternational聽 I had my landlord register the lease before my VFS appt.聽 I got a copy of the registration but VFS didn't ask for it. Then 2 months later, I got an email that stated VFS wanted the copy of the rental registration. So, if ... Read More
1 Year Purchase or Lease by vincefandel
I'm trying to understand the logic in requiring an 暗网禁区 to obtain a one year purchase or lease that they cannot live in for one year. Not only does this seem to have no real logic in this requirement it also makes the party pursuing living in ...
@vincefandel I don't plan on staying in 1 place for more than 1 year. I have offered to rent from those who are waiting in the US for their visa, and while having an empty apartment in PT. I am a nurse, flight attendant, and AIMA approved my ... Read More
Small motorbikes by Strontium
I've noticed several old small motorbikes being ridden, usually by old small men, and seem ideal for local transport and suitable for being maintained at home. I've even found a couple of places which seem to deal with these. Has anyone knowledge ...
I have read somewhere that if under 125CC that you can use a USA drivers license. I know that wasn't part of your question, but I thought I would add some extra info. Read More
Sef booking system by stevenanew
Why is it so hard to get an appointment wit Sef, I have been here a month now and on the phone 5 days a week and no one answers. So myself ( British ) and my girlfriend ( Portuguese) went to the Sef office in Santar茅m to see if we could ...
Not sure if this will help. = https://aima.gov.pt/ Read More
Can you live in a different EU country other than Portugal with D7? by aykut82
Hi,Since there are no borders in EU, can you keep a rental apartment in Portugal and live in France so that you can continue to work towards your citizenship without being there physically?I am wondering how do they check if you are in actually ...
I don鈥檛 know the answer to your question, but I understand your situation. Please don鈥檛 cheat the system and ruin it for the rest of us trying to get residency in PT. Thanks. Read More
New Banking account by Ricktark1
Miracles happen. I have to start paying rent in July.I need a bank in Ponta Delgada S茫o Miguel, A莽ores.I will deposit euros into the account from the USAThen I will use the account for cash and paying bills.What are costs?Who has best ...
You can use WISE to transfer money from the US to PT. People are also using Charles Schwab which is $15 for wire transfer.If you are getting a D7 visa, make sure your rental lease is 'registered' with Financas. (landlord will have to pay taxes on ... Read More
How do I transfer funds from US accounts to use in Portugal by Ron Paulsrud
We are looking at traveling and possibly moving to Portugal for retirement. I am not yet eligible for Social Security, so how can I transfer funds from my US Bank and/or Retirement funds to Portugal? This would be on a monthly or every couple of ...
They say for a large quantity of money, do a wire transfer through your bank. If you open an account with Charles Schwab, wire transfers are only $15. I use Wise for smaller amounts less than $5000. Read More
How to organize the papers for the Consulate Interview by mariacmorenovarela
Hello, I was wondering If there is an specific way to present the documents, can I use sticky notes? Cover letter? Paper clips? Envelopes? Any specific order? Do I need to make copies?Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have my VFS appt May 15 in DC. I was told NOT to staple any papers. You decide. Read More