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@haydendenise

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Registration: 09 April 2021

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3 years ago
neale_p

Is Basic DBS Check OK for the D7 app or the ACRO 'Visa' Certificate ? by neale_p

Just asking if anyone from the UK has submitted the basic (and cheaper) gov DBS criminal record check as required for the D7 application visit ? I see there is an option on the GOV.UK site for a proper certificate from ACRO, but its twice as ...

haydendenise

Neale Yes we gave them our passports, would rather have kept them, but know that it does make it more complicated for them and they view it as extra admin work for them, having to recall you to bring in your passport etc to affix the visa, and was ... Read More

haydendenise replied to a thread
3 years ago
neale_p

Is Basic DBS Check OK for the D7 app or the ACRO 'Visa' Certificate ? by neale_p

Just asking if anyone from the UK has submitted the basic (and cheaper) gov DBS criminal record check as required for the D7 application visit ? I see there is an option on the GOV.UK site for a proper certificate from ACRO, but its twice as ...

haydendenise

Ash You must at least have a Portuguese bank account with 2 years balance as per the required D7 amount per person. Must have a NIF and accommodation - either own property or lease for 1 year. Hope that information helps. Denise Read More

haydendenise replied to a thread
3 years ago
neale_p

Is Basic DBS Check OK for the D7 app or the ACRO 'Visa' Certificate ? by neale_p

Just asking if anyone from the UK has submitted the basic (and cheaper) gov DBS criminal record check as required for the D7 application visit ? I see there is an option on the GOV.UK site for a proper certificate from ACRO, but its twice as ...

haydendenise

Well we expected to have travel insurance specific to Portugal, this was also advised on D7 visa webinars we viewed and to have cover in place for entry into Portugal and at least until period after SEF Interview, but we were processed by the VFS ... Read More

haydendenise replied to a thread
3 years ago
neale_p

Is Basic DBS Check OK for the D7 app or the ACRO 'Visa' Certificate ? by neale_p

Just asking if anyone from the UK has submitted the basic (and cheaper) gov DBS criminal record check as required for the D7 application visit ? I see there is an option on the GOV.UK site for a proper certificate from ACRO, but its twice as ...

haydendenise

Neale We successfully received our D7 on Monday last week, 56 days from submitting in London. We had the Accro Police Report, I dont think the basic DBS is enough. I would not chance it. All processed and compiled ourselves with no lawyer or visa ... Read More

haydendenise replied to a thread
3 years ago
SK EXPAT68

Portugal D7 visa - Proof of accommodation – lease agreement by SK EXPAT68

Hi, I am yet to apply for the D7 visa in my home country. They need a proof of accommodation (lease agreement) to support my D7 application. I am not sure how many days or months it will take for the approval of the D7. I should ideally have the ...

haydendenise

Neale, my husband and I attended the London VFS on 13 July, to submit application for D7. You must have lease for one year, a booking.com reservation will not be accepted. You also need a Portuguese bank account and a NIF, we had the team leader ... Read More

haydendenise created a thread
3 years ago

Portuguese Translation App

Hello Could anyone recommend a translation app for iPhone, that they have used and have experience with, that works well, both written and spoken, translating English into Portuguese. Many thanks in advance. Denise Read More