RESIDENCY VISA FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES (D7 form)

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Member since 18 December 2023

sfaznpinoyMember20 December 2023 02:39:04

So, I'm looking at the national visa form when I checked out https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/prt/apply-visa (after going through San Francisco consulate page). I'm looking at D7 visa (retirement pension).

For accommodation, it says this:

Proof of accommodation;

Lease agreement signed, or letter from inviting institution, or declaration from family member residing in

Portugal. Hotel/Airbnb reservations may be admitted, but they will have to be long stay (minimum of 6

months).

So, I've been hearing/reading that Airbnb is not accepted? Can someone confirm who has gone through D7 visa process recently? Is it accepted as long as it's 6 months OR not?

Thanks!

P.S.: oddly, I'm not able to attach the form

Nia Queiroz Contributor

Member since 07 March 2023

Nia QueirozContributor20 December 2023 03:01:09

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@sfaznpinoy

Airbnbs used to be accepted but not anymore. That form must be outdated. You will need a 12 month lease registered at the tax office.

sfaznpinoy Member

Member since 18 December 2023

sfaznpinoyMember20 December 2023 03:09:09

@Nia Queiroz

Thanks. Strange. I would think they would have the most update form online when people are applying for visas?

Nia Queiroz Contributor

Member since 07 March 2023

Nia QueirozContributor26 December 2023 18:54:44

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@sfaznpinoy

With Portugal nothing is like it should be. Unfortunately, official/ Government entities are not always a synonym to correct information or procedures at a first attempt.

Toshiro123 Member

Member since 12 November 2023

Toshiro123Member23 January 2025 07:58:32

Hi,

Has anyone rented via the agency Uniplaces please? They offer to provide a "prepaid accommodation certificate" - has anyone used this please and is it accepted as evidence of accommodation?

I'm applying for D7 in London - well I applied but then found that unfortunately they needed the landlady of my hosts rental property to approve and sadly she hasn't so I'm urgently trying to locate a room to rent in Porto.

I have emailed the Embassy and hoping to hear back soon but just in case anyone has personal experience I'd appreciate any information.

Thank you!

Perpetual_traveler Active member

Member since 24 May 2022

Perpetual_travelerActive member23 January 2025 14:18:29

Trying to do this long distance you are inviting problems. You should come to Portugal and set everything up personally. You might find it will save you in money in the long run. I would be very careful of any of these agencies. Many of them are just preying on foreigners.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert23 January 2025 14:49:48

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@Toshiro123

Leases should be made locally. Renting online may creates a lot of problems. Uniplaces is mostly used by students who want to find accommodation/room..

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