Proof of accommodation for D7/residency visa changed?

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Member since 15 December 2023

pwinternationalMember15 December 2023 20:19:57

The Portugal Government's new e-version of the application for a residency visa does not include the requirement for proof of 1-year accommodation. We have applied online for a residency visa, but the request for supporting documents does not include proof of accommodation. Can anyone validate this?

Thank you,

Pam

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JohnnyPTPortugal Expert16 December 2023 09:47:16

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Hi Pam,

One of the requirements is evidence of adequate housing (owning, renting).

https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/residir/art77-1/

I don't know which form you're referring to.

If you can post the link here, it would be helpful to understand what you're talking about.

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pwinternationalMember16 December 2023 22:56:59

Thank you for your quick reply. When we visited the Portuguese Consulate in Canada last week (for my meeting) they definitely wanted proof of accommodations, and I had it with me. They also wanted proof that the landlord had registered the property with the Government of Portugal, for tax purposes, I think. The landlord has not yet responded to our request for that proof.

I wonder if that's a common issue.

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Nia QueirozContributor17 December 2023 01:04:36

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@pwinternational

Yes. That's common. The landlord must register the lease at the tax office and he must pay a tax called "Imposto de selo". That's what you need to ask him for.

The proof of accommodation is part of the means of subsistence as these have a legal meaning and are specified under the immigration law.

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