Applying for a D7 visa in the US

omida · 2023-10-03T03:54:13+02:00

Get insights on applying for a D7 visa from the US. Learn about consulate interview requirements, NIF, and proof of accommodations.

omida Member

Member since 02 October 2023

omidaMember03 October 2023 01:54:13

Hi!

I'm applying for a D7 visa in the US. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of questions about the requirements for the consulate interview (in the US):

Is NIF and having funds in a Portuguese bank account required before coming to Portugal?聽 Or are they only needed for the SEF interview and applying for the (2 year) residency permit?
Is a letter of invitation (termo de responsabilidade) from a friend in Portugal still accepted as proof for accommodations?

Thank you,

Omid

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert03 October 2023 07:40:39

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Hi Omid,

The D7 visa is a passive income visa. A NIF and a bank account with a minimum deposit required are mandatory before SEF interview.

The letter of accommodation may be accepted in some cases, but it depends on the nationality of the applicant and the conditions provided by the person offering it. And also who at SEF will be analysing this visa application...

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

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Regards

omida Member

Member since 02 October 2023

omidaMember04 October 2023 19:40:08

Muito abrigado @JohnnyPT!聽 Como vai?

I understand that the bank account with a minimum deposit is required before the SEF interview, but is it required at the time of applying for the visa at the consulate, or can it be opened during your 4-month stay in Portugal (before the SEF interview)?聽 The reason I ask is that VFS Global doesn't include it in its requirements checklist:

Obrigado novamente,

Omid

donn25 Serial expat

Member since 31 May 2022

donn25Serial expat04 October 2023 20:41:25

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I didn't have a four month stay in Portugal.聽 My SEF appointment was 3 weeks after visa approval.聽 I wouldn't try to apply for the visa without everything needed.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert05 October 2023 08:25:06

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Ol谩 Omid, estou bem obrigado

Here are posts from people who have applied for this visa from US and shared their own experiences:

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=971460

Regards

omida Member

Member since 02 October 2023

omidaMember07 October 2023 00:20:16

Thank you for the information @donn25.聽 Getting the SEF interview 3 weeks after the visa approval is incredible!聽 From what I've read, in busier cities the interview might even be scheduled for later than the 4-month visa allowance.聽 If I may ask, in which city did you have your SEF interview?聽 Did you use a lawyer or went through the process yourself?

Thank you again,

Omid