Step - 1

Requirements for the Portugal D7 Visa

• Visa application form
• Original passport valid for an additional six months
• Two passport size photographs
• Travel insurance
• Portuguese criminal record clearance automation
• Police clearance certificate with the apostle
• Proof of sufficient funds, i.e., bank statements for the last six months
• Proof of income tax paper for the previous three years
• Poof of passive/stable income
• Portuguese Tax number
• Portuguese bank account
• Cover letter
• Accommodation agreement from Portugal

Step - 2

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• Introduction
• Reason move to Portugal
• About your retainment plan
• Detailed passive income
• Detailed movable & immovable assets
• Research about Portugal
• Connection & plan to stay in Portugal

Step - 3

Portuguese NIF & Bank Account

We advise obtaining a Portuguese tax number as it is necessary for a number of transactions, including the purchase of real estate, opening a bank account, combining legal contracts, applying for a loan, finding employment, receiving social benefits, and obtaining NHR resident status, among others.

Step - 4

Book an Appointment

Book an appointment with Portuguese consulate at your home or resident country for submission of visa application .

Step - 5

Submission & Interview

Once the visa application submitted at the Portuguese Visa Facility Services Centre (VSF), maybe the Portuguese consulate ask for additional documents or call for an interview.

Submission suitable supporting documents

While interview update accurate answers

Step - 6

Application Transfer to SEF

Portuguese consulate transfers your visa application to the competent authority SEF in Portugal for your D7 visa application final decision.

Step - 7

Visa Decision

Final visa decision made by SEF Portuguese immigration authority delivered to the consulate at your home or resident country, the consulate will grant you a visa or judgment.

General terms in article 58

• Positive decision visa 120 entry type D-7
• Denied decision right to appeal or reviews

Step - 8

Travel & Report to SEF for Biometric

Applicant obelised to report Portugal immigration authority within the validity of visa for the biometrics (Fingerprint).

Carry with you

• Before visiting to SEF appointment must be booked
• Proof of accommodation and Portuguese bank statement

Step - 9

Collect Residence Card

The residence card will deliver to your Portuguese home address by post.

• Validity of card two years from the date of issue
• Further extension will be next three years

Step - 10

Family Reunification

Once the primary applicant holds a Portuguese residency card right to call family members under family reunification.

General terms in article 98

• Spouse
• Children's
• Parents