Living part time in Portugal and D7 visa

Member since 11 November 2024

mozwoeldMember21 December 2024 23:25:37

Hi my name is Monica and my husband and I are just considering living in Portugal part time. My husband would need a D7 visa and I am not sure what is required for me, as I have just received dual citizenship for Germany and am thus I believe a member of the EU though I do not live in Germany and have never live there but am a citizen of the US. We would not live permanently in Portugal but part time there and part time in the US. While staying in Portugal we would want medical insurance for us (we are over 70 and believe would need to get MGEN). I understand we would need to pay monthly even when not there but is it possible for someone not living in Portugal full time to get a D7 visa (for my husband who is a US citizen) and what would I do? Initially we would probably just rent a place while there and possibly eventually buy. I guess my main question is: if not living full time in Portugal, can one apply for the D7 visa (does one need to apply in the US or can we apply when visiting Portugal in April of this year) and get medical insurance if willing and able to pay for a private plan (dont' believe we are eligible at our age for government health care). I know until one is approved for Visa one has to have medical coverage but can one be in the US while waiting for the D7 visa to be approved and thus covered until approved as living in US and then once approved immediately pay for the MGEN plan so covered when get back to Portugal. Hopefully these questions make some kind of sense.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert22 December 2024 10:00:00

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Hi @mozwoeld,

Monica, you don't need a visa because you have German citizenship. As for your husband, you can find support here on how to request a residence card for him:

Residence card for a family member of an EU citizen who does not have European nationality

https://aima.gov.pt/pt/nacionais-ue-e-f … cionais-ue

As you are an EU citizen, life is easier for your spouse. The requirements are much simpler. Use google translator to see what the requirements are and how to apply for a residence card for your spouse.

Regards

chrisschubert21 Contributor

Member since 20 September 2021

chrisschubert21Contributor22 December 2024 14:19:23

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Welcome Monica & Husband,

We ( I'm German citizen my wife is Australian) are in similar situation like you.

But with a good lower and following the JohnnyPT indications, we will don't have any problem. Sure need some time, but all is available.

I don't need to explain to you how good is the location, medical assistant, bank facility's and infrastructure, internet, safety and kindly people.

After some years in Lisbon, we move to the Silver coast, much quite and better for over 65's. You are EU citizen, so all much easy for your family.

Have a nice "Weichnachten" and New Year!

mozwoeld Member

Member since 11 November 2024

mozwoeldMember25 December 2024 02:40:40

@JohnnyPT

Johnny do we need to live there full time to get insurance. I dont' have any insurance in Germany, just American insurance. As I said we would not want to live there full time but more on a part time basis, as I have family in the States. I am visiting Portugal and will be in Lisbon and Porto as well as other cities for 6 weeks in April and May (my husband will be there from April 23rd - May 14th). I would love to meet with someone to explain exactly what I need to do. If there are papers I could bring with me when there, I will do that as well if that would help. Ultimately I would love to be able to stay for periods of time (I would also want to bring my sweet little dog which I know is not that hard to take into Portugal) in both places but get medical coverage for when we are there.

mozwoeld Member

Member since 11 November 2024

mozwoeldMember25 December 2024 02:55:42

@chrisschubert21

Thank you so much for your reply. Are there many American expats living on the Silver Coast? Do you now live there full time What did it take for you to get medical insurance. For me that is one of the main issues and can imagine initially having travel insurance but would want a policy that would cover us when we are staying there. I really do appreciate your response. As I don't live in Germany I was not sure if my situation would be different.

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam25 December 2024 13:42:43

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Hello everyone, @Monica, welcome !

Please note that this new thread has been created on the Portugal forum for better interaction.

All the best

Bhavna

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert25 December 2024 21:29:06

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@Monica,

To access the national health service you must be resident in Portugal. You don't have to live here all year, but you do need to have a residence. In your husband's case, he needs to have a residence permit from AIMA.

That's why you should have a health insurance, at least for as long as you don't have access to the NHS. Or you can use the health private system, and pay it without any insurance as a private individual. You have some support here:

Private Healthcare System in Portugal:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=914196

Access to the National Health System:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=902977