

gauravsingh615
Indian looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 10 February 2024
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AIMA appointment date is a past date by maeren69
I applied for D7 residency visa (passive income) in September 2023, and after waiting for almost 13 months, I got my visa today. It is valid from 21-10-24 to 18-02-25.I visited the appointment link on the visa, and it says "Appointment does not ...

@maeren69 Do not be disheartened, it's ok. The embassy should have sorted it out themselves, they are the ones to issue the visa. Anyhow, maybe it's beyond their charter of responsibilities. There is an AIMA contact center at Álvaro ... Read More


AIMA appointment date is a past date by maeren69
I applied for D7 residency visa (passive income) in September 2023, and after waiting for almost 13 months, I got my visa today. It is valid from 21-10-24 to 18-02-25.I visited the appointment link on the visa, and it says "Appointment does not ...

@maeren69 hey, congratulations on receiving your visa. I would suggest to first speak to the Embassy which has issued the Visa. Please make sure you shoot off an email to them beforehand alongwith digital copy connected documents i.e. copy of visa ... Read More


AIMA Appointment 15th October by samwilliams20
Hi,Would anyone be able to issue some advice.I received by Visa from the Portuguese Embassy in London in June with a pre booked appointment for 15th October in Porto.So I attended my appointment Tuesday at AIMA, I gave them all of my Documents, They ...

@Andrew Finnie I applied for a D7 and got my visa alongwith the appointment date. This is the norm, I am surprised that you are still waiting for the appointment. You would like to pursue it with AIMA, there is no reason to not give you an ... Read More


Required stay in Portugal after receiving residence permit? by GuestPoster2278
Hello everyone, Would appreciate an advice on the following matter. My wife and myself just received D7 visas with a starting date of February 23rd, 2023. This is the date when we plan to arrive to Portugal. Our 2nd stage interview with SEF is ...

@Zahra Shaheen https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/type-of-visa#:~:text=Temporary%20stay%20visas%20allow%20entry,a%20period%20of%204%20months.Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. ... Read More


How do I reach Ericeira, Mafra from Campo Grande for NISS appointment by gauravsingh615
I have a NISS appointment on 9 Jul 2024 at 11 AM at Largo do Prim, 2/3, Ericeira, Mafra. After reaching Lisbon on 6 Jul 24, I will be staying near Campo Grande. Can someone suggest travel options from Lisbon to Ericeira.

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How do I reach Ericeira, Mafra from Campo Grande for NISS appointment
I have a NISS appointment on 9 Jul 2024 at 11 AM at Largo do Prim, 2/3, Ericeira, Mafra. After reaching Lisbon on 6 Jul 24, I will be staying near Campo Grande. Can someone suggest travel options from Lisbon to Ericeira. Read More


d8 visa slots - any insights post the new *expression of interest* by Payal A Kumar
Hi Everyone, I have been applying for the d8 visa for 3months no slots open and I've seen new changes with *expression of interest* and focus on *high skilled immigrants* how does this affect the d8 visa and insight information will be useful I'm ...

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D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

D7 visa approved. It took about 5 months. Thank you s for the support. Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

@h9654004745, I had got all my documents apostille from MEA not just the PCC. I did not want to leave anything to chance. But,it should be understood that it is not required and is not mandatory to get all documents apostille. MEA has certain ... Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

@h9654004745.This notice has been there for quiet sometime now. I have spoken on telephone to the embassy a few times and frankly they have provided information which they are permitted to give. It seems there are a few cases of forged documents and ... Read More


What happens with D7 visa when passport expires? by joemgan
My passport expires in mid-Dec this year. I made the mistake of starting the process of applying for the D7, not with a renewed one.I tried to speak to the Embassy and they said if I renewed my passport, my application would be voided.The staff ...

Visa is a sticker pasted and stamped on the pages of the passport. The card you saw would most probably be the TRC issued by AIMA(SEF earlier) after phase two of the D7 process. Once the passport expires, your home country issues a fresh passport. ... Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

@h9654004745 Sir, I deposited my documents in First week December 23. Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

@h9654004745. Thankyou for the elaborate reply. I can understand the frustration. It is preposterous. However, I do not think that the delay is at the embassy here in New Delhi. Unfortunately, the final decision comes from Portugal or that is what I ... Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

@h9654004745 thank you for the information. While, the delay does not trouble me, I am concerned about paying rent for the duration of non decision. If I don't then my application gets rejected for non compliance of mandatory visa requirements. Can ... Read More


D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...

Can anyone share tentative timeline for D7 visa application decision from Embassy at New Delhi? Read More