mariacmorenovarela
American looking for information about Portugal
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About me
American
Speaks English, Spanish and Italian. Learning Portuguesse now.
Registration: 17 April 2023
Job Seeker Visa waiting time by mariacmorenovarela
Does anyone in this forum applied for this type of Visa from the USA?I applied on June 7, they told me around 60 days, not sure If could take longer and not sure If I should contact the Consulate.Any input will be appreciated.
@Mydeliveries I am still waiting believe it or not.... Read More
Job Seeker Visa waiting time by mariacmorenovarela
Does anyone in this forum applied for this type of Visa from the USA?I applied on June 7, they told me around 60 days, not sure If could take longer and not sure If I should contact the Consulate.Any input will be appreciated.
That I really don't know. 馃槕 Read More
Job Seeker Visa by TGCampo
I just read an article in Portugal Resident about the Job Seeker Visa, which seemss to be quite unique in the EU.https://www.portugalresident.com/concerns-over-immigration-glitch-in-portuguese-law/What do you think of this? I know that the ...
A mess!I applied for that Visa back in June 2023 and still waiting! My lawyers keep fighting with the Consulate because by law, they have to give you an answer in 60 days.No much we can't do at this point, Consulate said they are waiting for the ... Read More
Happy New year by Jean Denise
Happy new year everyone hope you all have a very prosperous & healthy new yearjean
@Jean Denise likewise! Read More
Job Seeker Visa waiting time by mariacmorenovarela
Does anyone in this forum applied for this type of Visa from the USA?I applied on June 7, they told me around 60 days, not sure If could take longer and not sure If I should contact the Consulate.Any input will be appreciated.
Hi. I am still waiting believe it or not.Consulate processed on June,Waiting for SEF to assign a date for the appointment.My lawyer is analyzing the situation to see what else can be done. Read More
Resident card on Portugal job seeker visa by shawaizedu
Hi, Any body received resident card on Portugal job seeker visa?
I am still waiting (since June) to get the Job Seeker Visa to be approved! Read More
Job Seeker Visa Accommodation by Guestposter99
Hey everyone,I'm currently preparing my requirements for a job seeker visa in Portugal. I was wondering if I'm required to submit proof of accommodation to the embassy when submitting my application? It's not part of the requirements here but just ...
@pmyxgdu I passed the 60 days 2 weeks ago and still waiting ! Don't trust too much in 45 days, SEF is taking forever because the re organization or the transition to the new agency and nothing that has to do with SEF is moving fast right now. Read More
D7 Approval to time I have to send in Passport by philipbarnes1962
Our D7 appointment is Sept 22, 2023 in SFO.We will keep our passports as we are headed to Portugal Oct 17 - Nov 21.If our D7 applications are approved before Oct 17, or laterHow much time do we have to mail in our passports?
@maxwmitchell1997 no, 7 months if as you said,they are responding in January!I went to Washington DC on June,I just passed the 60 days waiting period last week. Read More
D7 Approval to time I have to send in Passport by philipbarnes1962
Our D7 appointment is Sept 22, 2023 in SFO.We will keep our passports as we are headed to Portugal Oct 17 - Nov 21.If our D7 applications are approved before Oct 17, or laterHow much time do we have to mail in our passports?
@maxwmitchell1997 hopefully not that long!That will be for me 7 months waiting! Read More
Portuguese Consulate Washington DC - D7 VISA by maxwmitchell1997
Question: Has anyone had recent experiences with the Consulate in Washington DC with regard to receiving their D7 VISA? How long after your interview did you receive your VISA? At the interview, did they keep your passports or tell you to keep ...
I went on June, still waiting an approval 馃檮 Read More
Family reunion and SEF appointment by Yoyagi
Hello guys!I will be moving to Portugal with my family and have a question. I am a Norwegian and will do my residence permit first and then I will make a Family reunion for my family. I've heard that it's sometimes possible to make my residence ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you Johnny Read More
Family reunion and SEF appointment by Yoyagi
Hello guys!I will be moving to Portugal with my family and have a question. I am a Norwegian and will do my residence permit first and then I will make a Family reunion for my family. I've heard that it's sometimes possible to make my residence ...
@Hafidoux it's not illegal as Portugal extended the time for people who is waiting for appointments or to start the family reunification process until Dec 31 2023. I don't know the law number or name, maybe someone here knows better and can tell us. Read More
Job Seeker Visa Accommodation by Guestposter99
Hey everyone,I'm currently preparing my requirements for a job seeker visa in Portugal. I was wondering if I'm required to submit proof of accommodation to the embassy when submitting my application? It's not part of the requirements here but just ...
I applied in Washington and actually it's depending of the location and Consulate you are dialing with. They asked me for proof of accommodation, they will give you a list to fill out with your personal information and one of the items in the list ... Read More
Job Seeker Visa waiting time
Does anyone in this forum applied for this type of Visa from the USA?I applied on June 7, they told me around 60 days, not sure If could take longer and not sure If I should contact the Consulate.Any input will be appreciated. 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 ...
@pmgomes77 馃槒 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 ...
In the meantime, can we start a petition to Portuguese Government to address this situation? Read More
Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa) by JohnnyPT
Portugal has launched a new one-year digital nomad visaThere are increasing new ways of working remotely, and greater mobility of professionals (employees or freelancers/self-employees).Portugal has a large community of digital nomads, which makes ...
@KingDeku great!I am going with my lawyer to the interview, I just want to be with someone that speak the language very well and also knows about this type of process.The more the best, try to collect a lot of documents even if they don't ask for ... Read More
Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa) by JohnnyPT
Portugal has launched a new one-year digital nomad visaThere are increasing new ways of working remotely, and greater mobility of professionals (employees or freelancers/self-employees).Portugal has a large community of digital nomads, which makes ...
@KingDeku keep us updated! Read More
Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa) by JohnnyPT
Portugal has launched a new one-year digital nomad visaThere are increasing new ways of working remotely, and greater mobility of professionals (employees or freelancers/self-employees).Portugal has a large community of digital nomads, which makes ...
@KingDeku did you check if in your stamp there is a website address? If yes, that's your SEF appointment. Read More
D8(Digital Nomad) visa - Visa application question(from Canada) by Alp64
Hello,I have a question about the visa application process via the Toronto consulate of Portugal. I am planning to apply for D8(residency) visa as soon as I get a signed rental agreement. I've already opened a bank account, got NIF etc.When and how ...
@Alp64 Don't you have to use VFS Global? I am not familiar with Canad谩 process but everywhere else, we did our application via VFS....not directly with the Consulate... Read More
Drivers license exchange timeline by sponger
For those who succesfully exchanged their foreign drivers licenses for a Portguese licence, I'm curious how long it took for you to recieve your new PT license? And in which IMT office?i moved to Lisbon in January '22 and had my appointment at IMT ...
@SimCityAT They take my American Driver's license? How come? That's my ID in my Country? Are you sure? Read More
Regarding appartment by koolsamrit
Hello good afternoonEveryone聽聽聽聽聽聽聽I want to let you all know that, I booked appartment in Lisbon and I paid 1500 euros and I have all proof which I have to, even I have his passport copy and family pic as well as ...
@Johnn824 Hi John, I am actually interested as well! Read More
English Speaker Jobs by tinashemoyo
Hi guys how are you my name is Tinashe, born in Zimbabwe and spent large part of my life in South Africa. I moved to Lisbon 2 weeks and I am here on a job search Visa. So if there are any recruiters here or people who know companies that are hiring ...
@tinashemoyo First person here that is not on D7 Visa! HI! Would you mind share with me the Visa process, timing etc?I just came back from VFS a week ago and not sure what's the next step! How long is the waiting, the SEF appointment etc.And good ... Read More
Timeout limit for the D7 visa by kocali
Hi everyone,It has been 9 months since I applied for the D7 visa and submitted the documents. However, there is no response yet. As far as you know, is there a timeout limit for the process? In other words, a situation like being excluded from ...
@Erica K63 which Consulate? Read More
Tech visa timeframe by ahmad s28
Hello Everyone I have applied for tech visa through the Portuguese embassy and it's been 63 days , and received no updates, The embassy said waiting for SEF and I provided all required documents work contract, how long it takes?
@ahmad s28 what type of Visa is that one If I can ask? 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!
@Laura Hamke thank you! I just bought the tickets yesterday ughhhhh. Did they ask you any question? Can I pay the fees with cash? Thank you so much! Read More
Your first days in your home in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Portugal? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Portugal ...
@nz7521137 Hi, can you share the information? Where to contact that agent? 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!
@marybrozik Please let us know how your appointment went! Mine is June 7 and my son June 6 at the same Consulate, traveling from Miami so I need to be prepared with all what we need because it's not cheap going there! Thank you and good luck! 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!
@Erica K63 thanks! Read More
How to organize the papers for the Consulate Interview
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! Read More
Is a joint wife and husband D7 Application Form possible by basil3
Just seeking clarification. My wife and I are planning a move from US to Portugal next year on a long stay passive income category. The D7 application form has no provision for applying jointly. It appears that it can only have a single applicant. ...
@juniper2965 same here,My appointment is on June 6 and I am planning to give them a tentative day of leaving around Sep 7, I am so worry if the whole thing comes super fast!Knowing which tentative date they give them is a must! Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@vijir Hi there, how long was the wait for your Visa if I can ask? Read More
New visa to look for work in Portugal by JohnnyPT
1. New visa to look for work in Portugal / Job seeker visaJob seeker visaThe job seeker visa entitles its holder to enter and remain only in Portugal for the purpose of looking for job; authorizes him/her to carry out a subordinated work activity, ...
@nz7521137 One of the requirements is to show proof of Travel Insurance for 120 days at least.During that time, you are responsible for your health expenses.After you find a Job, you will changing your Visa to Residence and is when you can opt to ... Read More
New Job Seeker Visa
Hello all, I tried to find some information here in the forum but I did not find any relevant information.Does anyone applied for this new Visa? Any advice? How long did you wait? How was the Consulate interview? Did you obtain the approval?Asking ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello! Maria here, Venezuelan-American moving to Porto on Sep 2023 :)Moving with my Canadian husband and my Venezuelan-American 26 years old son.We are very happy and looking forward to meet new people,it's not easy start over but we are ready to ... Read More