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@fotheringhamdiane

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fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
5 months ago
reynbod2003

Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003

My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi Toshiro123,If I can help in anyway I will be happy too.I will send you a private message if you prefer.My husband and I lived in Scotland, so although we technically applied through the Edinburgh office, all was actually dealt with at the ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
6 months ago
IBHwood

Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood

If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi All,Update as promised:My husband and I had our AIMA appointment, for our initial residency visa on 17th July.Although we took an amount of documents for 'just in case' , all that was looked at/ required was literally WHAT WAS ASKED FOR ON THE ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
6 months ago
reynbod2003

Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003

My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi,I agree with donn25.My husband and I bought a house a couple of years ago in Portugal and in January 2024 we decided we would make the hopefully permanent move.We applied for the D7 in February and WHEN THAT GOT APPROVED, we got rid of all ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
6 months ago
Strontium

Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium

Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi @Strontium,I hope you enjoy the gig tonight. A Portuguese pal of mine says they are FANTASTIC.I hope you also see the fireworks.Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
IBHwood

Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood

If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...

fotheringhamdiane

We didn't use any firms to help apply for our D7 visa in the UK, from Diane Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
IBHwood

Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood

If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...

fotheringhamdiane

HiNo problem. I'll be happy if it can help someone! Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
IBHwood

Appointment with AIMA by IBHwood

If somebody can help I will appreciate it. I need to know the following about the documents to be taken to the AIMA appointment. Do any of the documents need to be translated to Portuguese?Do any of the documents need to be authenticate or ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi,regarding the health insurance question, I have read varying accounts of what is needed. I have travel insurance, my Global health card (I am app from the UK) and a Portuguese health number. In case these are not sufficient (some accounts have ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
Strontium

Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium

Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi,I think you are right!The Queen tribute band is the night after your band plays. Please let me know what you think of the venue... I may pop along to that! Glad you've got the info that you need. Thanks Johnny, you are FAB!Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
Strontium

Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium

Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...

fotheringhamdiane

Wow Johnny, you are GOOD!! You have time for every type of query! One of the links you sent suggests that it could be a charge between 2-5 euro to see that band!!!I might even pop by to see the Queen tribute band! Thanks.Now I too need to know how ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
Strontium

Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium

Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...

fotheringhamdiane

@StrontiumHi,I found the advert for the concert, but no details.It shows up on Facebook ....but I don't really know how to use Facebook. However, there was an email address so I have spent an email.Let's wait and see what response we get.I will keep ... Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
7 months ago
Strontium

Xutos & Pontapés Covilhã by Strontium

Hi . I know Xutos are playing in Covilhã on July 20 but can't find which venue - I am using an old small phone which restricts normal searching and blocks Ticke*****er site.Anyone know where they'll be and if tickets are available via the ...

fotheringhamdiane

@StrontiumHi, I live near Covilha, I'll see what I can find out..... It'll probably take me a few days though as I'm not very internet savvy.Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
8 months ago
TGCampo

Portugal to be excluded from Schengen Area? by TGCampo

I read today in Portugal News that Portugal will be excluded from the Schengen Area if new border control systems of the European Union (EU) are not implemented by July 2024. As could be expected Portugal seemingly has not even yet tendered for the ...

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
8 months ago
bloggerblogger

Rental proof for SEF appointment by bloggerblogger

Hey guys,I have my D& Visa and I am in Portugal already but my SEF appointment is April 2024. So I have been paying my landlord since October 2023 based on my rental booking date at Uniplaces even though I fled to Portugal just in December 2023 ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi Marty,Elizabeth PT has a rental listed on this site in Evora just 2 days ago. See post above yours. Good luck,Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
8 months ago
bloggerblogger

AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger

Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...

fotheringhamdiane

Hi donn25,Thank you for your replies and help.That clarifies things,Dx Read More

fotheringhamdiane replied to a thread
8 months ago
bloggerblogger

AIMA Appointment (personal experience) by bloggerblogger

Hey guys,So I successfully appeared for the appointment. It was AIMA that handled everything. Not SEF. Also I confirm that the appointment date and time was the same as expected even though it was originally scheduled by SEF in December 2023 on my ...

fotheringhamdiane

@Toshiro123Hi Toshiro123,If you read the link that Johnnypt sent to me today at 16.32hrs, especially the top one, it contains some gems about the D7 application process and the follow on from Adam outlines his D7 journey in 2021. Mine was very much ... Read More