This is extremely helpful information!! We intend to move to Portugal in the spring of 2023 and are getting organized now. We’ve found few UA-camrs who present information as clearly and concisely as you. Obrigado!
What a lovely charming account of your residency process - I do hope you are settled well - I have my AIMA ( SEF ) appointment in 4 weeks time - just sorting out my healthcare coverage - M
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you for the information! My husband and I are moving to Portugal in April 2023 so the videos you provide are very helpful!
Ola Julia. Thank you for posting all this information. My wife and I love you informative videos. Yes please any and all information on health insurance. Stay safe and God bless.
Hi! First of all, thanks a looooot for the concise info you talked about in your video. I haven't been able to find someone that explains it so well (at least in english). I believe the efficiency of getting the appointment is now harder than ever (even more now that SEF closed and now all visa and permits issues are taken care by AIMA). I've being trying already 5 months to get it, but I can't seem to move forward with it. Have your heard any recommendations around it? Just keep calling? Thanks again!
It was sooooooo helpful , appreciated Do we have to translate English documents in Portuguese language ? Could you please guide us cheap health insurance agent ? Thanks😊
All of my documents were in English. Insurance plan prices will vary by age and other factors. I feel my plan with Fidelidade is reasonable. It’s called Multicare
Portugal's immigration (and all public services) are so bad many people will choose to leave/return home. I have lived in Portugal for 2 years and the inefficiency almost makes me want to give up at times.
Hi, great video. Useful information I am here with my EU partner (from Spain) who now has Portugal Residency. I am from the UK Do you think the process and the documents required are the same for Residency application via Spouse of an EU partner? Also, where can I find the Application form? Your help will be much appreciated!
finally gathering documents for D7 visa, and have been watching your informative videos. did you have to be at home to receive the temporary resident card?
There was a signature requested. If you’re not at home, the post should leave a slip in your mailbox for you to bring to the post office to collect the card.
Good video .How much balance required at the local bank? For accomodation proof did you made a "Junta " from local council ? + Declaration from the land lord with original utility bill in case of no lease agreement?
Hi, when you finally get through to SEF to book your first time appointment, what are the questions/info they ask for on the call? do they then send you an email with the confirmed date or do they tell you on the call.? Thanks
How much is the salary in Portugal for people working in MNC normally maybe customer care/finance entry level/ or backend ? Since I know Portuguese language, Chinese, English and German. Would I be able to get normally 1600 euro?
I don’t know those industries well. The average salary in Portugal varies depending on which source you look at, but looks like €1600 is a little above the average. Might be possible depending on the industry and your work experience
Hi Julia, great and informative video indeed. I think you have an amazing personality on camera. Please enlighten me on the following. I was told that applying for a freelancer residence permit or an entrepreneur immigrant residence permit nowadays from within portugal is total madness. They say it could take up to 2 and half years to get an appointment then get the visa processed especially if you’re from a third world African country. I’ll be coming to portugal with a 30 days Schengen visa which will expire about 2-3 weeks after I landed. Is there a way to complete my application within that timeframe? What would you say is the best alternative given how tough it is for third world countries to obtain a Schengen visit visa? Apply from within or apply from outside? Is it correct to assume that if I can’t submit my application or even get an appointment before my schengen visa expires, I become illegal?
I went to the parish office with my witness (person advocating that I live with them) and we both brought forms of ID and bills with our name and address on it
Hi Balram, unfortunately I can't. There's no way to know. There are multiple SEF offices throughout Portugal and they all have their own availability for appointments
Hi dear I got my visa D7 approved but worried about rental documents as i dont have and I'm coming to Portugal on 15th of march as my appointment is on 3rd April. Can you please help me sort this sister
Ola Julia- as an independent contractor, should the Portuguese bank account I open be a personal or business account? I believe for D7 I need to have a business account in the US beforehand, is that correct? Or does it not matter, as long as I have the proof of sufficient means and the contract documentation? Were you using business or personal banking accounts for the proof of sufficient means? And do they only need to see the Portuguese bank account for the sufficient income verification, or will they need to look at your US account as well? Obrigada for the videos. Navigating a D7 as a remote worker feels very ambiguous and uncertain. I appreciate you sharing your experience in detail to help illustrate the process.
Hi Cameron, I totally understand the feeling of uncertainty. It's a natural part of the visa process. Hang in there! I was an independent contractor and had a personal bank account. You only need to have funds in a Portuguese bank account before you apply for the D7 visa.
The initial temporary residence permit is valid for two years. I have some more info on the temporary residence permit here: ua-cam.com/video/6oYwgWD3Bxk/v-deo.html
Amazing video! Thank you! Curious if the temporary residence you speak of is the visa that allows you to renew after the first year for two years and then renew one more time after the end of those two years.
So there is a visa and a permit. The D7 visa gets you in the door so to speak and then you convert it to the temporary residence permit, which gets you two years in Portugal. You can renew it for 3 years
Hi Lori, I got rid of a lot of my stuff and brought what I had left in 6 suitcases. I’m not sure it was the best option, and I talk about this in another video: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN MOVING ABROAD: Learn From My Mistakes When I Moved To Portugal ua-cam.com/video/oSt7nPGSwto/v-deo.html
Hi, I was wondering if you could provide some information about SIM cards in Portugal ? I am studying abroad in February and I was wondering what you suggest ? I can’t find any prices online
Hi Julia, do you have any idea how to renew my Temporary Residence (Visa D)?. I got offers for work, but they said can't make a contract with this Visa and I need to apply for a residency Card! To apply for a residency Card I need a contract. It is confusing a little bit or it doesn't work like that, thank you.
Hi Mohammed, after arriving to Portugal with the D7 visa, you need to get an appointment with SEF before your visa expires. The actual appointment can be later but you should schedule the appointment as soon as possible. At this appointment you will convert your D7 visa to a temporary residence permit, which lasts 2 years and can be renewed
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Many thanks Julia for your clarifications. My question was about Visa D not D7. I got it to study for one semester (Sep-January) but I got many offers for work that required Residency Card to make the contract and to make a contract the companies require a Residency Card which is confusing a little bit. Thanks a lot.
@@mohammedel-fengour1309 okay, I see. Sorry I didn’t understand before it was the type D student visa. Yes, the work visa can be tricky because you have to secure a job offer and then the employer applies for you to have a work visa. But employers may not be familiar with the process or may not want to do it. If you have financial means, you can get a temporary residence permit through the D7 visa and then apply for jobs again.
I made my application on the embassy I am waiting for the decision on d2 visa please tell me after getting my initial 4 months visa for how long I should be waiting for self appointments I have heard some applicants waiting between 4 months to six months can you clarify my doubts thank you
There is quite a range so it’s hard to say. The most important thing is that you have an appointment booked before your visa runs out. As long as you have that appointment, you can stay
Hi Avala, you have to apply for residence from your home country or at least through the consulate where your residence address is. Then after you have your visa you can enter Portugal
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad İmagine if somebody is already in Portugal and her tourist visa expired. Can she still has any opportunity to apply for residence visa in Portugal without going to her own country? Partner visa or marriage visa or Worker visa if she make a contract. Or maybe if she open a basic self employed company????
Hi Seelan, it's difficult to get a job in Portugal, and I would guess that it is easier to get a job after you're in Portugal based on my experiences. If you are looking to move to Portugal with a work permit, I would suggest looking up your local Portuguese consulate for the requirements.
This is extremely helpful information!! We intend to move to Portugal in the spring of 2023 and are getting organized now. We’ve found few UA-camrs who present information as clearly and concisely as you. Obrigado!
Hi Carl, thank you. Best of luck in your journey! Are you getting stuck with anything or is it smooth sailing?
What a lovely charming account of your residency process - I do hope you are settled well - I have my AIMA ( SEF ) appointment in 4 weeks time - just sorting out my healthcare coverage - M
Hi, did they ask for proof of salary from your tax office in your home country? Please
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you for the information! My husband and I are moving to Portugal in April 2023 so the videos you provide are very helpful!
Thank you so much, Susan! Best of luck to you and your husband in the move. If there's a specific topic you'd like a video on, let me know :)
@@MelissaG1787 All great ideas! I'll put them on my list
Hi Susan, my partner and I are also planning on moving in April of 2023. I'd love to know how the process is going for you!
Ola Julia. Thank you for posting all this information. My wife and I love you informative videos. Yes please any and all information on health insurance. Stay safe and God bless.
You're welcome Luis, glad to help!
Hair looks great Julia!
Congratulations! Your video was very helpful, thanks for sharing your experience!
You’re welcome!
Thanks video very helpful
Thank you..Julia for good information 👍
Yes on information for health insurance
Thank you for info
Hi! First of all, thanks a looooot for the concise info you talked about in your video. I haven't been able to find someone that explains it so well (at least in english). I believe the efficiency of getting the appointment is now harder than ever (even more now that SEF closed and now all visa and permits issues are taken care by AIMA). I've being trying already 5 months to get it, but I can't seem to move forward with it. Have your heard any recommendations around it? Just keep calling? Thanks again!
Unfortunately, I don’t have advice other than patience. I know others who have been in your situation and eventually got their permit. Stay hopeful!
Thanks for the info!
Would love to hear your experience with the health insurance process. Who did you use?
Thanks for the feedback! I have a Multicare plan with Fidelidade.
Please talk about health care!!!!!
this is a great and rather complex topic. I’m still learning quite a bit but I can share what I know!
I love portugal ❤
It was sooooooo helpful , appreciated
Do we have to translate English documents in Portuguese language ?
Could you please guide us cheap health insurance agent ?
Thanks😊
All of my documents were in English. Insurance plan prices will vary by age and other factors. I feel my plan with Fidelidade is reasonable. It’s called Multicare
Portugal's immigration (and all public services) are so bad many people will choose to leave/return home. I have lived in Portugal for 2 years and the inefficiency almost makes me want to give up at times.
Hey, your video is very helpful..did they asked for Police Clearance as well? I have SEF appointment after two days
Thanks for this! Which SEF office did you pick again? The closed caption just says ”lady office".😅
Leiria
Hi, great video. Useful information
I am here with my EU partner (from Spain) who now has Portugal Residency. I am from the UK
Do you think the process and the documents required are the same for Residency application via Spouse of an EU partner? Also, where can I find the Application form? Your help will be much appreciated!
finally gathering documents for D7 visa, and have been watching your informative videos. did you have to be at home to receive the temporary resident card?
There was a signature requested. If you’re not at home, the post should leave a slip in your mailbox for you to bring to the post office to collect the card.
Hello, could you please tell me what documents they wanted to see regarding proof of income/salary?
Good video .How much balance required at the local bank? For accomodation proof did you made a "Junta " from local council ? + Declaration from the land lord with original utility bill in case of no lease agreement?
Hi Rajeev, around 8000 euros in the bank account. For accommodation, I did a Term of Responsibility which I brought to my SEF appointment.
Hi, when you finally get through to SEF to book your first time appointment, what are the questions/info they ask for on the call? do they then send you an email with the confirmed date or do they tell you on the call.? Thanks
How much is the salary in Portugal for people working in MNC normally maybe customer care/finance entry level/ or backend ? Since I know Portuguese language, Chinese, English and German. Would I be able to get normally 1600 euro?
I don’t know those industries well. The average salary in Portugal varies depending on which source you look at, but looks like €1600 is a little above the average. Might be possible depending on the industry and your work experience
Hi Julia, great and informative video indeed. I think you have an amazing personality on camera. Please enlighten me on the following. I was told that applying for a freelancer residence permit or an entrepreneur immigrant residence permit nowadays from within portugal is total madness. They say it could take up to 2 and half years to get an appointment then get the visa processed especially if you’re from a third world African country. I’ll be coming to portugal with a 30 days Schengen visa which will expire about 2-3 weeks after I landed. Is there a way to complete my application within that timeframe? What would you say is the best alternative given how tough it is for third world countries to obtain a Schengen visit visa? Apply from within or apply from outside? Is it correct to assume that if I can’t submit my application or even get an appointment before my schengen visa expires, I become illegal?
Hi, Julia, I have a question, how to make proof of accommodation document from Parish office? it need to prepare some document? Thanks :)
I went to the parish office with my witness (person advocating that I live with them) and we both brought forms of ID and bills with our name and address on it
Hi.
Can you please tell about the current waiting time for SEF appointment for a new application.
Hi Balram, unfortunately I can't. There's no way to know. There are multiple SEF offices throughout Portugal and they all have their own availability for appointments
Hi can you please suggest how to get accommodation like on rent for someone who is from a foreign country? thanks
Hi Faisal, check out real estate websites like Remax, idealista, imovirtual
Hi Julia ,thanks for this ,is the process same as changing from a tourist visa to Resident visa?
Hi Winnie, not exactly. You must get the D7 visa first before getting the resident permit, and you have to apply for the D7 visa in your home country
Hi dear
I got my visa D7 approved but worried about rental documents as i dont have and I'm coming to Portugal on 15th of march as my appointment is on 3rd April.
Can you please help me sort this sister
Ola Julia- as an independent contractor, should the Portuguese bank account I open be a personal or business account? I believe for D7 I need to have a business account in the US beforehand, is that correct? Or does it not matter, as long as I have the proof of sufficient means and the contract documentation? Were you using business or personal banking accounts for the proof of sufficient means? And do they only need to see the Portuguese bank account for the sufficient income verification, or will they need to look at your US account as well?
Obrigada for the videos. Navigating a D7 as a remote worker feels very ambiguous and uncertain. I appreciate you sharing your experience in detail to help illustrate the process.
Hi Cameron, I totally understand the feeling of uncertainty. It's a natural part of the visa process. Hang in there!
I was an independent contractor and had a personal bank account. You only need to have funds in a Portuguese bank account before you apply for the D7 visa.
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Hi Julia, thanks for this video. Just wondering how long does the temporary Visa last for?
The initial temporary residence permit is valid for two years. I have some more info on the temporary residence permit here: ua-cam.com/video/6oYwgWD3Bxk/v-deo.html
Can you pick up your residency card at the SEF office? Is that an option?
Amazing video! Thank you! Curious if the temporary residence you speak of is the visa that allows you to renew after the first year for two years and then renew one more time after the end of those two years.
So there is a visa and a permit. The D7 visa gets you in the door so to speak and then you convert it to the temporary residence permit, which gets you two years in Portugal. You can renew it for 3 years
Hi, my sister thanks, see you
Can you tell me how you sent your stuff to Portugal from the US? Thanks Lori
Hi Lori, I got rid of a lot of my stuff and brought what I had left in 6 suitcases. I’m not sure it was the best option, and I talk about this in another video: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN MOVING ABROAD: Learn From My Mistakes When I Moved To Portugal
ua-cam.com/video/oSt7nPGSwto/v-deo.html
Hi, I was wondering if you could provide some information about SIM cards in Portugal ? I am studying abroad in February and I was wondering what you suggest ? I can’t find any prices online
I use Vodafone and I am a happy customer. They have plans that you can pay every two weeks and stop when you want.
www.vodafone.pt
Hi Julia do you need to have gotten a job contract ,school admission ,to get the resident visa card?
No, the D7 visa is for people with financial independence--not for students or a work permit
Hi julia i am.coming in portugal after few month . can you help me for pr.card...
Hi Julia, do you have any idea how to renew my Temporary Residence (Visa D)?. I got offers for work, but they said can't make a contract with this Visa and I need to apply for a residency Card! To apply for a residency Card I need a contract. It is confusing a little bit or it doesn't work like that, thank you.
Hi Mohammed, after arriving to Portugal with the D7 visa, you need to get an appointment with SEF before your visa expires. The actual appointment can be later but you should schedule the appointment as soon as possible. At this appointment you will convert your D7 visa to a temporary residence permit, which lasts 2 years and can be renewed
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Many thanks Julia for your clarifications. My question was about Visa D not D7. I got it to study for one semester (Sep-January) but I got many offers for work that required Residency Card to make the contract and to make a contract the companies require a Residency Card which is confusing a little bit. Thanks a lot.
@@mohammedel-fengour1309 okay, I see. Sorry I didn’t understand before it was the type D student visa. Yes, the work visa can be tricky because you have to secure a job offer and then the employer applies for you to have a work visa. But employers may not be familiar with the process or may not want to do it.
If you have financial means, you can get a temporary residence permit through the D7 visa and then apply for jobs again.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Many thanks Jula, I got the point. I will try with a lawyer to see the options. Thank you so much.
I made my application on the embassy I am waiting for the decision on d2 visa please tell me after getting my initial 4 months visa for how long I should be waiting for self appointments I have heard some applicants waiting between 4 months to six months can you clarify my doubts thank you
There is quite a range so it’s hard to say. The most important thing is that you have an appointment booked before your visa runs out. As long as you have that appointment, you can stay
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad thank you
If I come with a tourist visa and apply to residence there, if I didn’t got my residence there? Then what can I do then?
Hi Avala, you have to apply for residence from your home country or at least through the consulate where your residence address is. Then after you have your visa you can enter Portugal
Have you seen any Indian National getting D7??
Does it give you work permit?
one day , l come in protugal
beautiful your country
Darling, will you help me to get there? I'm from SriLanka.
Answer .
Hy julia i need your help
Can we apply even if our tourist visa expires?
You must apply for the temporary residence permit after first obtaining a visa from your home country’s Portuguese consulate.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad İmagine if somebody is already in Portugal and her tourist visa expired. Can she still has any opportunity to apply for residence visa in Portugal without going to her own country? Partner visa or marriage visa or Worker visa if she make a contract. Or maybe if she open a basic self employed company????
Congrats! Do you have a link for the sef site?
I always leave helpful links in the video description below the video, I'll leave this one here for you: www.sef.pt/pt/Pages/homepage.aspx
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How can get work permit visa from purtugal
Hi Seelan, it's difficult to get a job in Portugal, and I would guess that it is easier to get a job after you're in Portugal based on my experiences. If you are looking to move to Portugal with a work permit, I would suggest looking up your local Portuguese consulate for the requirements.
Hi Julia, Can you share your email address as I have around 2 to 3 basic questions about acquiring and maintaining the residence permit?