pwinternational
Canadian looking for information about Portugal
Forum posts
13
About me
Canadian
Speaks English, trying to learn Portugese
Registration: 15 December 2023
Activity
Clearing your belongings through customs without a VISA by samanthafriend
Hi!We're currently going through the VISA process but as you may know, you need a residency contract in order to apply. We have secured this and are now wanting to move in, whilst we await our VISA approval. (Our lawyer has said we can do this) ...
Hi Sam, Those with more experience than me can provide a reliable response. I am moving to Portugal in June and I have my visa. I have been told that you can enter the country as tourist at any time, but when you have your D7 Visa you must enter ... Read More
Who gives the decision on initial D7 visa, embassy or AIMA? by maeren69
Hello,As mentioned on several topics, different Portuguese embassies around the world have slightly different requirements for D7 visa. For example, some embassies do not require you to have a bank account or rental contract while applying for the ...
@maeren69Our Canadian experience In Canada we have several Portuguese consulates and one Portuguese embassy. We brought our application to the consulate in Vancouver BC. We asked the official where the decision to issue a D7 visa is made, and she ... 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 ...
@ElleOHi there, We have two cats and had a lot of trouble getting a rental that allows pets. We finally did find a place in Portugal near the northern border of Spain. Had we gone to portugal in person to find a place, it may have been easier. 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 ...
@Nia Queiroz Thank you! The lease has now been registered by the owner. 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 ...
@marybrozik Tank you, Mary! pam Read More
Happy New year by Jean Denise
Happy new year everyone hope you all have a very prosperous & healthy new yearjean
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! 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 for your help. 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 ...
@johnnyPTThank you for this new information. Although we had the link you provided, we were not aware that the online process is new. The landlady, who we trust, tells us that she has to register the lease within 30 days of us taking occupancy in ... Read More
Registration of my lease
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 ... Read More
Portugal D7 visa - Proof of accommodation – lease agreement by SK EXPAT68
Hi, I am yet to apply for the D7 visa in my home country. They need a proof of accommodation (lease agreement) to support my D7 application. I am not sure how many days or months it will take for the approval of the D7. I should ideally have the ...
@daphnelavernMy experience of the last two months verifies what others have said about finding accommodations. We spent weeks and many hours searching online for a place with no luck. Yesterday, we finally found a lovely quaint village house 8 km ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@JulienHello, I live in Canada. I am partway through the process of getting a residency visa. I found accommodations (an apartment in Porto) and signed a lease agreement for 12 months, but I may have to go to Plan B. Eventually, I hope to live in ... Read More
Proof of accommodation for D7/residency visa changed? by pwinternational
The Portugal Government's new e-version of the application for a residency visa does not include the requirement for proof of 1-year accommodation. We have applied online for a residency visa, but the request for supporting documents does not ...
Thank you for your quick reply. When we visited the Portuguese Consulate in Canada last week (for my meeting) they definitely wanted proof of accommodations, and I had it with me. They also wanted proof that the landlord had registered the property ... Read More
Proof of accommodation for D7/residency visa changed?
The Portugal Government's new e-version of the application for a residency visa does not include the requirement for proof of 1-year accommodation. We have applied online for a residency visa, but the request for supporting documents does not ... Read More