Michae Lewis
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SEF residence permit renewal meetings: travel verification.
Hey from the sunny Algarve! I have a question specifically for expats here in Portugal that have already had their first or second RENEWAL meeting with SEF. How did they verify that you meet the required yearly time spent in Portugal? Did you ... Read More
Can someone explain mobile phone options? by nyyfan30
Hello. We will be moving to Lisbon from the USA, with unlocked iPhones. We are used to a monthly phone plan that includes unlimited SMS/calling minutes and a predetermined data limit. How does it work in Lisbon? We will travel throughout Europe ...
Jeff, did you have any luck? Any advice for a similar situation? Read More
Huzzah!!! D7 approved for the family from the San Francisco consulate
Hiya all! Amazing news! We received our passports with the D7 visas - for myself, my husband and our son. Very exciting. The process took 5 full weeks from interview to FedEx delivery. We leave for Portugal on the 6th of July! Super excited to ... Read More
VFS interview for D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone My interview with VFS D7 visa is on next week, Can anyone explain it? what's all about? what kind of questions we got to answer..etc Thanks
They needed everything at one time to submit. They said that we could hold on to the paperwork and mail it in to them at one time. Have you called their service telephone number. They were very helpful with answering specific questions. Read More
VFS interview for D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone My interview with VFS D7 visa is on next week, Can anyone explain it? what's all about? what kind of questions we got to answer..etc Thanks
Our VFS interview was this past Monday in San Francisco. It was not so much about being interviewed as it was about stepping through all of the paperwork together before they submitted it to the consulate. The VFS worker was helpful but it was not ... Read More
Portugal D7 visa interview. What is it like? by Isa Al
Hey, I am planning to apply soon for the D7 visa in Portugal. I read that after I get the first Visa from the Portuguese embassy I need to travel to Portugal in order to give the biometrics, submit the original documents, and do an interview with ...
Hiya! We just had ours as a family yesterday in San Francisco at the VFS Global office. We had to wait a while, but they were very thorough with us. We did not have to go to the Consulate. Did it all at 110 Sutter. They told us that they are ... Read More
2 Questions about D7 housing and arriving flights by Michae Lewis
Hello Expats who have recently moved to Portugal! I searched through the forum threads and did not find anything, so please forgive if this is a repeated inquiry. My husband, son and I are moving to Portugal this summer and have our appointments ...
Hi Sarah! Thanks for the insight -- Noted! Read More
2 Questions about D7 housing and arriving flights by Michae Lewis
Hello Expats who have recently moved to Portugal! I searched through the forum threads and did not find anything, so please forgive if this is a repeated inquiry. My husband, son and I are moving to Portugal this summer and have our appointments ...
Hey Johnny ~ Thank you so much for your help and guidance! Much appreciated. I will follow the links for housing/TOR docs and see where it leads me. We have our flights booked now into Lisbon. We are leasing a car there for three months to ... Read More
2 Questions about D7 housing and arriving flights
Hello Expats who have recently moved to Portugal! I searched through the forum threads and did not find anything, so please forgive if this is a repeated inquiry. My husband, son and I are moving to Portugal this summer and have our appointments ... Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa by UKMark
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ...
following this thread for similar reasons. :) Read More