Does NIF / AT address have to be in Portugal for the D7 SEF interview?

Hello Neale,
in the beginning we also had an international address, but as soon as we rented an apartment we updated the address with Financas. And when we moves again we updated the address. It probably works online these days (JohnnyPT will know).
So, I would receommend just doing it. It isn't a big deal.
Cheers,
Thomas

Neale, I don't think that's a problem. The most important thing is that, at the time of the interview with SEF, you have evidence about accommodation for the following months in Portugal.

Evidence that the applicant has adequate accommodation:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 42#5123520
(Post #8)

But if anyone could contribute here about their own personal experiences regarding this visa, it would be appreciated.

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Here you have a set of FAQs about changing address at AT (it requires translation):

Registo Contribuinte > Identific > Alteração Morada/Singulares

https://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/p … 00303.aspx

Thanks for this advice. I was just trying to avoid repeating the changes needed, but I get what you are saying.
Thanks again
Neale

As always - thanks very much for your information, Johnny.

Hi Neale,

The biggest challenge you face is that you generally get a letter at your new address with codes, this to avoid fraud and people declaring an address in which they are not actually staying, so practically speaking, if you do not where you are going, it will be difficult to change the address until you do.

Good question as to whether SEF will actually demand your NIF be changed ahead of the interview - I have never asked any of our clients but I imagine that it would not make sense for SEF to ask for this as you are only actually entitled to residency AFTER the SEF meeting.

Where you will definitely need to change the NIF address is if you then intend to apply for NHR, and if you are close to the 183 deadline/limit, do not delay or it may impact your ability to successfully apply for such a status...

Could I get an idea of timescales

Applying for D7 in consulate in UK - how long after submitting documents to get an appointment at consulate
-Getting D7 and then waiting for appointment at SEF how long does that take
Quietest SEF to apply to

I want to move to Portugal in October so when would be the best time to start applying, would now be too early

What is the benefit of inserting the NIF number in receipt of shoppings or medical bills?

Hi. My D7 application was handed to VFS Global London and 77 days later I received my stamped passport back on 14th Jan 2022. Within the passport was a letter stating my appointment with SEF will be on 27th June.
Hope this helps

Helps with your annual Portuguese tax return, as I understand it. You dont have to provide receipts as this is now done automatically to the tax man against your annual submission.

Gentleman_H wrote:

What is the benefit of inserting the NIF number in receipt of shoppings or medical bills?

"Efatura" & "Lucky Invoice" lottery - What is it?

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=940963

question: if  you had to change your non resident to another non resident address can you do it online yourself or has to be the NIF representative in Portugal? This is what the text says but would appreciate confirmation.


13-4248 Podem os comprovativos de residência no estrangeiro ser enviados através do e-balcão ?

Considerando que, em virtude das medidas de contingência para prevenção e contenção da infeção por COVID-19, os serviços de finanças (SF) enquanto serviços públicos essenciais se encontram a realizar exclusivamente atendimento por marcação (limitado ao estritamente necessário), os pedidos de alteração de morada, designadamente com retroatividade, podem ser apresentados eletronicamente, através do e-balcão, mediante pedido formulado por essa via pelos interessados, acompanhados da necessária documentação digitalizada.

Assim, relativamente aos documentos comprovativos, devem ser enviadas cópias autenticadas e se redigidos em língua estrangeira, devem ser apresentados em cópia traduzida devidamente certificada. Aconselha-se a leitura da Nota Informativa - Pedidos de Alteração de Morada (Procedimentos no âmbito da pandemia COVID 19), que se encontra publicada no Portal, em “Apoio ao Contribuinte » COVID-19 » Destaques.

Thank you that does help