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Registration: 19 November 2023

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petswan replied to a thread
6 months ago
Andrew Finnie

D7 visa appointment by Andrew Finnie

Hi,I had my temporary visa from the UK, this ended 30th January. I still await my meeting with AIMA. I have emailed, telephoned and visited Faro. I have reference numbers and constantly being informed you just have to wait. I’m in the system ...

petswan

Apologies for the late reply.I did end up going to Faro but couldn't even get a ticket as I arrived to late, so it was a waste of time for me. I did however, get to ask two AIMA ladies, when they were inbetween customers, if I could just turn up and ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
7 months ago
Andrew Finnie

D7 visa appointment by Andrew Finnie

Hi,I had my temporary visa from the UK, this ended 30th January. I still await my meeting with AIMA. I have emailed, telephoned and visited Faro. I have reference numbers and constantly being informed you just have to wait. I’m in the system ...

petswan

Hi Andrew, I am in the same position as you, on a D7 visa since August 2023 with no luck getting an appointment for residency, despite trying everyday. I was told that I may be able to get my residency without an appointment just by getting to AIMA ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
maxwmitchell1997

SEF INTERVIEW by maxwmitchell1997

My wife and I have received our D7 VISAs. I went on the SEF's website and found that I have an appointment scheduled however, my wife does not have one scheduled. My wife has no income. I have a pension. Even through a person doesn't have ...

petswan

Yes, 100% sure, I triple checked!When my passport was returned to me with my visa sticker inside it, it also came with a note saying no appointment was scheduled for me and I would have to ring the SEF, for which they provided 2 phone numbers which ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
maxwmitchell1997

SEF INTERVIEW by maxwmitchell1997

My wife and I have received our D7 VISAs. I went on the SEF's website and found that I have an appointment scheduled however, my wife does not have one scheduled. My wife has no income. I have a pension. Even through a person doesn't have ...

petswan

Hi Max, did you get your AIMA/SEF appointment with your D7? when my d7 was issued in July it did not come with an appointment. i have been trying to get an appointment since but with no luck. The phonelines are either engaged or there are no ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
Buzz 2023

Changing address before your SEF appointment for the D8 by Buzz 2023

Hello - I'm having to move out of my apartment before my SEF appointment on the 11th December, but my visa application is using the lease contract of my current place - has anyone had any issues with this or think it would be a problem? I'll be ...

petswan

No worries, That is what I understand but I will be taking advice from Nia on it as I want it all to be correct. I have waited far to long for an SEF appointment (which I still don't have) to get it wrong!How did you manage to get your appointment ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
Buzz 2023

Changing address before your SEF appointment for the D8 by Buzz 2023

Hello - I'm having to move out of my apartment before my SEF appointment on the 11th December, but my visa application is using the lease contract of my current place - has anyone had any issues with this or think it would be a problem? I'll be ...

petswan

Hi Buzz, I am in a similar position. Nia Queiroz (Portugal Wizard) on this forum advised me that it is ok but we will need a ’contracto de comodato’ form. I emailed Nia ([link moderated]) and she has said that they can help with this ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals) by JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies The rental market is divided into short term (including vacation rentals) and long term. Short term is less than 12 months; it’s an option that potential expats may consider when testing the waters here, to see if ...

petswan

Thanks for your reply @JohnnyPTI read on your earlier post on this thread that the landlord is only liable for 10% duty of the total cost of the rent, however, having spoken to two landlords they have stated that they would have to pay 28% tax? ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals) by JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies The rental market is divided into short term (including vacation rentals) and long term. Short term is less than 12 months; it’s an option that potential expats may consider when testing the waters here, to see if ...

petswan

Thank you for your help @Belha 1233I will contact a lawyer about it. Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals) by JohnnyPT

Renting Management Companies The rental market is divided into short term (including vacation rentals) and long term. Short term is less than 12 months; it’s an option that potential expats may consider when testing the waters here, to see if ...

petswan

Hi again @JohnnyPT,I did ask a question regarding 'Adequate accomodation' for my SEF appointment in this thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1019887#5805051Whilst I have the option of staying a friends house, I am unclear on whether ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
vijir

making arrangements to travel for SEF interview by vijir

Hi!I just received my D7 Visa for four months. Now making arrangements to travel for SEF interview.I understand from this website that I need to take all the docs that I already submitted to Portugal Consulate.Does this mean copies or originals. I ...

petswan

Thank you for your reply, @JohnnyPT.Hopefully someone has been through a similair experience and can share their knowledge!All the best. Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
JohnnyPT

Residence Rights in Portugal for UK citizens after BREXIT by JohnnyPT

**************************************************************************PORTUGUESE NATIONAL VISAS(PDF doc)  VFSGlobal / Portuguese Consulate in ...

petswan

Thank you everyone for your responses on this thread, it has been most useful througout my D7 and Porugal residence journey. Would anyone know or have any experience of changing address after the D7 visa has been granted but before the SEF/AIMA ... Read More

petswan replied to a thread
last year
vijir

making arrangements to travel for SEF interview by vijir

Hi!I just received my D7 Visa for four months. Now making arrangements to travel for SEF interview.I understand from this website that I need to take all the docs that I already submitted to Portugal Consulate.Does this mean copies or originals. I ...

petswan

Hi, @JonnyPTThank you for all your shared knowledge over this forum, it has been extremely useful to me over the past year throughout my D7 & Portuguese residence journey. I have my D7 visa, which was granted in July and I am now waiting for my ... Read More