joePT1
American expat in Portugal
Forum posts
13
About me
American
Speaks English
Registration: 09 April 2023
Activity
D7 visa progress request to SEF via e-mail by kocali
My D7 visa process has been almost 9 months. When I ask the consulate about my D7 visa process status, they do not respond. For detailed information, they said that you can ask questions to SEF via e-mail. I am thinking of sending an e-mail to the ...
@kocali HI, you are not providing enough details. Are you in Portugal? Have you had your first appointment with SEF? If yes, did you submit all the required documents? Have you tried to call SEF? Because if you are already in the country, you have ... Read More
Missed D7 Stage 1 Appointment by Ken Z92
I missed my D7 Stage 1 appointment due unavoidable circumstances. I somehow cant seem to get a new appointment despite trying at least 3 times a day at the SEF website, I have also phoned. I emailed various departments within SEf who wrote back ...
@Ken Z92 It shouldn't be a big problem. I missed my appointment 2 weeks ago due to the strike. All you have to do is call them and explain the situation. They will take your phone number and email and schedule you for another appointment. I was able ... Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 Yes, that's their mobile number. Here is the landline +351217115000. I got the same message too but you just have to keep calling. It actual require nonstop/constant dialing immediately it says line/user busy. May the fastest ... Read More
D7 visa accommodation requirements by RussellK
Hi all,I'm a UK national and I'm planning to apply for a D7 visa to Portugal. This site has been a real goldmine of information so far, but there's a few things regarding the accommodation requirement that I'm unsure about.Is an AirBnB (or ...
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SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 Honestly, I dialed the number 494 times before I could get through. I dedicated some time and kept redialing after it says user or line busy. You are finally in once you hear the music playing. Update today: just received an email ... Read More
Digital nomad visa Bank account by gfahmed
@all Thank You for having with such nice expat with shared knowledgeable experiences. I want to know if any body recently got digital nomad visa. Does their bank account or one year deposit asked by any vfs consulate? Or it’s not necessary. I ...
@gfahmed The information you are looking for is all right in the link below. All you need is 3 months to 4 months bank statement. No information about 1 year deposit anywhere. Hope this ... Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 Hi, I sent an email yesterday, received an auto response immediately. Today, I was able to speak to someone after dialing over 1000+ times. They took my phone number and email, and said SEF will contact people who were affected by ... Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 They won't attend to me either. The tip I received from a friend was to call them very early by 8am or before they close at 8pm. I hope it works. I will keep trying and keep you updated. Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 They are open today. They told me to call their support number to reschedule another appointment. And the number is not going through at all. I guess I will have to keep trying. Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 I will keep you updated. Yes, I registered on SEF website with the visa number but rescheduling is not possible at the moment. Read More
SEF appointment cancelled due to strike by Newly_arrived35
My D7 visa has expired and today was my interview date set up by the consulate. The appointment has been cancelled as SEF is on strike. I am not sure what to do as the centre do contactos is never picking up the phone . And online there are no ...
@Newly_arrived35 Hi, I'm going through the same issue. My appointment was on April 5th at Odivelas SEF. No update yet on SEF website but I will be going to their office after Easter holidays. Hopefully they can attend to us first instead of ... Read More