Practical Guide with Document Checklist and Timeline
Applying for a Portugal D7 visa requires careful preparation. This practical guide walks you through each step of the process.
Gather all required documents. Ensure foreign documents are apostilled and translated to Portuguese. This typically takes 2-4 weeks.
Contact the Portuguese consulate in your country. Schedule your D7 visa application appointment 2-3 months in advance.
Attend the consulate appointment with all documents. Pay the visa fee (approximately €90). Processing takes 2-3 months.
Once visa is approved, enter Portugal within 4 months. You have 3-4 months to complete residency formalities.
Schedule and attend SEF appointment. Submit biometrics and receive your residence permit card by mail.
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