@daphnelavern
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 18 December 2023
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How to keep indoor cats safe when there aren't window screens? by gwalks
The hardest adjustment for us will be the lack of screens on windows. We're used to throwing windows and doors wide open for air because we have screens to keep bugs out and cats in. We have a house now but expect to live in a flat in Portugal, ...
I live on the 4th floor with a wrap around balcony in a smaller town in Portugal. I have an indoor-only cat. Once Spring rolls around, I want her to be able to stroll out onto the balcony at her leisure, so plan to get screens for the windows and ... Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
Thank you for sharing that comment, @wordsmith555! It's encouraging and I feel more hopeful that the AIMA agent will be reasonable and understand the situation. Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
@JohnnyPT Thanks for the links, Johnny. I confirmed that my AIMA appt is in late Nov 2024. I guess I missed it in the links discussion, but do I tell AIMA before my Nov appt or can I tell them at my Nov appt that I found another place? I leased ... Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you, Johnny! I will check out the links. Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
@reynbod2003 San Francisco Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
Is there a link where I can read about the address change requirement? I'm in a somewhat similar situation:I leased an apartment for one year, which ends in Jan 2025. In my D7 Visa Application letter, I clearly stated that I would be looking for ... Read More
Delays in processing my D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone, I first lodge my D7 application back in 29th of June this year, I had to make an ajudsment (completing my application) on 26th of August, But since then (around 45 days) i didn't hear anything about it. My lease agreement, ...
Wasn't asking whether I can request a duplicate/interim passport, nor was I inquiring about processing times.I'm asking whether anyone has an experience to share about requesting a duplicate/interim passport while their Passport was with the ... Read More
Delays in processing my D7 visa by Guest8795
Hello everyone, I first lodge my D7 application back in 29th of June this year, I had to make an ajudsment (completing my application) on 26th of August, But since then (around 45 days) i didn't hear anything about it. My lease agreement, ...
I know this is an old post, but I have a related question as the original poster...I submitted my D7 application on 26 Feb 2024. I realize that it may take 90-120 days, possibly longer, for approval. When I submitted my application, I also ... Read More
Trying to get help with visa application by Roseann28
Has anyone ever use Atlantic Bridge to help with their visa process and if so how long did it take to get an appointment to interview for a residence visa.
Thanks @williamstony360! I am in wait mode (applied at SF VFS in Feb 2024) and am hoping to get approved to go by Sep 2024, but know that may not be realistic. I am currently decent with Brazilian Portuguese, but agree that it is good advice to ... Read More
VFS appointment - no luck. Any advice? by joemgan
Hi all, writing here from Singapore. Looking to relocate later this year, so I'll be starting the process now.Unfortunately, been checking for a week for D7 appointments, but only the D4 and D6 ones show appointments in early Feb. It's 22 Jan ...
@alexmotiongrapher Sharing my VFS experience here, in case it's helpful/informative.I went to my D7 VFS appointment three days ago (Mon, 2/26) at the San Francisco location. I had an appointment for 2:30p. I got called to bring my paperwork to the ... Read More
D7 visa Portugal by Matiew
I applied to the NY center last May 10 for a passive income visa. It has been over 60 days now and have not heard anything back even after numerous calls, emails and appearing in person at the NY center. No one is able to give me any information on ...
@donn25 Agree about the lease agreement! Having that nailed down in advance of my VFS appointment was my most challenging obstacle. I'm thankful that I was able to find a place - not in the exact village where I planned to live and had to pivot a ... Read More
D7 visa Portugal by Matiew
I applied to the NY center last May 10 for a passive income visa. It has been over 60 days now and have not heard anything back even after numerous calls, emails and appearing in person at the NY center. No one is able to give me any information on ...
@ElleOC - Yeah, leaving my cat would have been a non-starter/deal breaker for me, too, so I'm super happy, as well.I've never gotten a visa before so, unfortunately, I don't know how long the interview will be, etc. Since I live in the SF Bay ... Read More
D7 visa Portugal by Matiew
I applied to the NY center last May 10 for a passive income visa. It has been over 60 days now and have not heard anything back even after numerous calls, emails and appearing in person at the NY center. No one is able to give me any information on ...
@ElleOC I met with my landlady/owner via Zoom Thursday and she is allowing me to bring my cat (with no problem!), so, thank you @JohnnyPT for the confirmation. My D7 visa appointment is in late Feb at the San Francisco Consulate, but I remember when ... Read More
Import duty on personal goods? by Vidanova
My wife and I both came to live in Portugal and took up residency in the 90's and imported our household and personal effects including a car. No import duties were charged on these items. (the car had the usual charges to get it matriculated ...
@jagstype4 I am looking for an answer to this question as well, particularly for my 2018 30K-mile Volkswagen. Quote for shipping with a few home items included is acceptable for my budget. I plan to ship it shortly after I get my 2-yr residency ... Read More
Registration of my lease by pwinternational
Hello, After we have been issued a NIF, can we as tenants register the lease with the Tax/Financial Authority through the appropriate portal. I understand that the owner or landlord is obligated to do so, as is the tenant. I apologize if my ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you so much for the clarification; so glad I found this site; very helpful!! Read More