Golden Visa wait time?

ggriffin · 2021-09-24T18:52:29+02:00

Find out the current wait times for Golden Visa biometrics appointments in Portugal and share experiences about the process of relocating to Lisbon.

ggriffin New member

Member since 17 September 2020

ggriffinNew member24 September 2021 16:52:29

Hello all!

My husband Carl and I currently live in Palm Springs.
We purchased a condo in Lisbon in June and finally have completed the transaction.
The property won鈥檛 be completed until March but we鈥檙e anxious to get our visa underway.
We鈥檝e submitted our paperwork for apostle, background check, marriage certificate etc.
Does anyone know how long the wait is for a biometrics appointments with the SEF?
Very much looking forward to living in Lisbon!

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert27 September 2021 17:21:22

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Hi,

Many delays due to the pandemic...听 During the pandemic, SEF was closed for a (long) period, which caused a significant delay in the visa application analysis.

However, the situation is currently returning to normal, but it can still take a few months to complete all the golden visa processes.
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I don't know if this helps...

SEF public service bureaus:

(You can choose the "tab": eg. "North", "Center", "Algarve",...

Best Regards

chrisschubert21 Contributor

Member since 20 September 2021

chrisschubert21Contributor27 September 2021 22:27:15

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Hi,
This is the way, JohnnyPt describes it correctly.
MY wife applies for ID Cadt before start the pandemic, and receive it just some days before. Now the time ich changing and the process goes maybe quickly.
You should have patience, it is so ...
But don't wary, the "ongoing ID Residence" doesn't affect your normal life here.
Regards,
Chris