UKMark
English looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 25 April 2021
Silveira / Santa Cruz by UKMark
Hi everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to this area, does anyone know if there is much of a local social scene in this area?ThanksMark
@alten03 Hi, I can't read your message, although I can read the start of it in an email. Are you in Silveira? Read More
Silveira / Santa Cruz by UKMark
Hi everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to this area, does anyone know if there is much of a local social scene in this area?ThanksMark
@JohnnyPT Apologies for the late reply!Please see my reply below to NZThanksMark Read More
Silveira / Santa Cruz by UKMark
Hi everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to this area, does anyone know if there is much of a local social scene in this area?ThanksMark
@nz7521137 Apologies for the late reply!I mean are there any groups that meet for coffee, or in bars, or volunteer, or any activities such as quizes, or go walking etcThanksMark Read More
Silveira / Santa Cruz
Hi everyone,My wife and I are looking to move to this area, does anyone know if there is much of a local social scene in this area?ThanksMark Read More
D7 Stage 2 interview in Portugal by UKMark
Hi,What paperwork is normally required at the stage 2 interview with SEF in Portugal for the D7 visa? Is it pretty much the same documents used for the temporary visa?Thanks
@JohnnyPT聽Hi, I just came back to read this and the link doesn't work...do you know if it's been moved?Thanks Read More
D7 Stage 2 interview in Portugal
Hi,What paperwork is normally required at the stage 2 interview with SEF in Portugal for the D7 visa? Is it pretty much the same documents used for the temporary visa?Thanks Read More
D7 Renewal by UKMark
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of the process for renewing the D7 visa after the first 2(?) years of being in Portugal? Is it a very stringent process or a box-ticking exercise? Are the requirements exactly the same as for the initial D7? ...
Yes, this is part of my concern, you worded it a bit better than I did :) This is why I wondered if the process has exactly the same requirement or is more basic. Mark Read More
D7 Renewal by UKMark
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of the process for renewing the D7 visa after the first 2(?) years of being in Portugal? Is it a very stringent process or a box-ticking exercise? Are the requirements exactly the same as for the initial D7? ...
That's great, thanks. Do you know what documents are required at this point? Is it basically the same proof of funds etc that is required for the initial D7 or is it more straightforward? Thanks Mark Read More
D7 Renewal
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of the process for renewing the D7 visa after the first 2(?) years of being in Portugal? Is it a very stringent process or a box-ticking exercise? Are the requirements exactly the same as for the initial D7? ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Carol :) My wife and I are hoping to be in this area by the end of the year so could well be something we would be interested in. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Mark Read More
Letter of Application
Hi, Does anyone have any advice on what type of thing to put in the personal statement about why you are moving to Portugal in the application for the D7? Thanks Read More
Silver Coast Retirement by GuestPoster2367
Hi, my name is Jo. I'm looking to move to Portugal from the US in the next 3-4 years. I would like to get some suggestions for places along the Silver Coast good for a single female. Towns large enough for social activity, etc. and close to ...
I'm looking at this area as well so am interested in finding somewhere quiet around Caldas where it's possible to survive ok without a car, so as near to train/bus route as possible. Thanks :) Read More
Passive Income Requirement by UKMark
Hi, I posted this a few days ago but didn't get a response. I would really appreciate to hear from anyone who managed to get the D7 visa with a lump sum rather than a regular passive income. This is the situation i'm in and can't find ...
Thankyou, I think we should be good from what you've said. Read More
Passive Income Requirement by UKMark
Hi, I posted this a few days ago but didn't get a response. I would really appreciate to hear from anyone who managed to get the D7 visa with a lump sum rather than a regular passive income. This is the situation i'm in and can't find ...
Thanks for this. From reading through the links I think there could be some ambiguity around the terms being used but I think a regular transfer from a savings account where a lump sum is kept would be sufficient. Hope i'm not wrong anyway :) Read More
Passive Income Requirement by UKMark
Hi, I posted this a few days ago but didn't get a response. I would really appreciate to hear from anyone who managed to get the D7 visa with a lump sum rather than a regular passive income. This is the situation i'm in and can't find ...
Thanks, the BTL is a good idea but it wouldn't fit with our current plans. The transfer from savings would work ok if this acceptable for a D7 though. Thanks Read More
Passive Income Requirement
Hi, I posted this a few days ago but didn't get a response. I would really appreciate to hear from anyone who managed to get the D7 visa with a lump sum rather than a regular passive income. This is the situation i'm in and can't find ... Read More
Buying a property in Portugal
Hi, I will be looking to buy a property at some point in the next 12 months. I was told recently by someone that a lot of properties in Portugal at not Freehold and that you are effectively leasing/renting the land. I've done some research about ... Read More
Good expeditor to help with D7 Portugal visa? by hazmog
I read in an old post about the idea of using an "expeditor" instead of a lawyer to assist with obtaining a visa. Frankly, what I have been quoted is too much from lawyers (5000 euros). In ...
Thanks a lot for this, and thanks for always give a lot of valuable information! I'm still a little confused from some of the information as to: 1) I'm not sure if I can apply via this portal? If its as easy as this wouldn't most people ... Read More
Good expeditor to help with D7 Portugal visa? by hazmog
I read in an old post about the idea of using an "expeditor" instead of a lawyer to assist with obtaining a visa. Frankly, what I have been quoted is too much from lawyers (5000 euros). In ...
For this link: https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/ Can you confirm if this is for the D7 application or the initial temporary visa application? I am guessing the D7 from our previous conversation but just wanted to make sure. Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa by UKMark
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ...
Thanks! That's pretty much everything I needed to know. When you say it has to be International Health Insurance, can you explain what you mean? Does it mean I can't use a portuguese health provider to only cover within Portugal? Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ... Read More
Visa application for UK Citizen in Malta by UKMark
Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I'm a resident in Malta and i'm looking to apply for a short stay visa for Portugal and then apply for a D7 once i'm in the country. However, the contact detail I have for residents of Malta is as below, ...
Thanks for the reply. Yes I have been in Malta for a few years and have the 10 year residency ID card given to UK citizens post-brexit. However, my understanding is that this doesn't give me the same rights as I previously had for free movement ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Eva, Anything you find out about the Embassy/Consultate application please let me know. From everything i've been told people in Malta have to go to Rome to apply in person. Thanks Mark Read More
Visa application for UK Citizen in Malta by UKMark
Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I'm a resident in Malta and i'm looking to apply for a short stay visa for Portugal and then apply for a D7 once i'm in the country. However, the contact detail I have for residents of Malta is as below, ...
Thanks again. Apparently we have to go to the embassy in Rome which sounds a bit crazy. If anyone has a different experience let me know Read More
Visa application for UK Citizen in Malta by UKMark
Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I'm a resident in Malta and i'm looking to apply for a short stay visa for Portugal and then apply for a D7 once i'm in the country. However, the contact detail I have for residents of Malta is as below, ...
Unfortunately both of them say they can't help in our situation. Every embassy we've spoken to doesn't seem to cover UK citizens resident in another European country wanting to move to Portugal. Any other advice would be more than ... Read More
Visa application for UK Citizen in Malta by UKMark
Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I'm a resident in Malta and i'm looking to apply for a short stay visa for Portugal and then apply for a D7 once i'm in the country. However, the contact detail I have for residents of Malta is as below, ...
Thanks, will give this a go Read More
Visa application for UK Citizen in Malta
Hi everyone, hopefully someone can help me. I'm a resident in Malta and i'm looking to apply for a short stay visa for Portugal and then apply for a D7 once i'm in the country. However, the contact detail I have for residents of Malta is as below, ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone. I'm Mark and have been living in Malta for 6 years with my wife. We want to move to Portugal when the pandemic calms down a little, but certainly in the next 12 months if possible. We have been looking around the Caldas Da Rainha ... Read More