BeckyandLarry
American expat in Portugal
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8
About me
American
Lives in Lagos
Speaks English
Registration: 10 December 2017
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moving to Portugal without extended Schengen visa by BeckyandLarry
Hi all. My husband and I applied for the 4 month temporary residence visa in San Francisco on June 7 and still have not heard anything. We are scheduled to fly out on Sept 1. Yikes. What to do??? If we don't have the visa by then do we go ahead ...
Thanks. I don't have an email address for the person that interviewed us in San Francisco. I'll be curious how long your visa takes. Please let me know and good luck to you! Where are you headed in Portugal? Read More
moving to Portugal without extended Schengen visa by BeckyandLarry
Hi all. My husband and I applied for the 4 month temporary residence visa in San Francisco on June 7 and still have not heard anything. We are scheduled to fly out on Sept 1. Yikes. What to do??? If we don't have the visa by then do we go ahead ...
Thanks for your help. From communicating with other applicants it's not unusual to take this long. When we applied they told us to expect the process to take at least two months. I think it's issues with the San Francisco office, very ... Read More
moving to Portugal without extended Schengen visa by BeckyandLarry
Hi all. My husband and I applied for the 4 month temporary residence visa in San Francisco on June 7 and still have not heard anything. We are scheduled to fly out on Sept 1. Yikes. What to do??? If we don't have the visa by then do we go ahead ...
We have our passports. They were not taken when we applied for our visas. I do know they have to be mailed back in when we get notice that the visa is ready. Did you forfeit your visa and where did you apply from? Read More
moving to Portugal without extended Schengen visa
Hi all. My husband and I applied for the 4 month temporary residence visa in San Francisco on June 7 and still have not heard anything. We are scheduled to fly out on Sept 1. Yikes. What to do??? If we don't have the visa by then do we go ahead ... Read More
Visa for US Citizen wishing to relocate to Portugal by Roberthood
Greetings! I need some help/advice! I am a retired individual planning to retire to Portugal. Since I need to present my documents and application in person to the Portuguese consulate in San Francisco, and I live 1000 miles away in Seattle, I ...
Wow Bob! Sounds like a fantastic plan! I know everyone that's ever been to Croatia really loves it. I'm surprised though about the Albanian visa requirements. They aren't subject to the 90 day Schengen visa? Would love to know ... Read More
Visa for US Citizen wishing to relocate to Portugal by Roberthood
Greetings! I need some help/advice! I am a retired individual planning to retire to Portugal. Since I need to present my documents and application in person to the Portuguese consulate in San Francisco, and I live 1000 miles away in Seattle, I ...
Hi Bob. We love Whidbey Island! We did live in Gig Harbor but we've sold our house and have been traveling this past year. We're currently house sitting in Lacey. Would love to talk with you further. Becky Read More
Visa for US Citizen wishing to relocate to Portugal by Roberthood
Greetings! I need some help/advice! I am a retired individual planning to retire to Portugal. Since I need to present my documents and application in person to the Portuguese consulate in San Francisco, and I live 1000 miles away in Seattle, I ...
Hi Bob. I just saw your message so maybe you already have the information you need but my husband and I are going through the same process as you. We're also from Seattle and planning to retire in Portugal. You don't need to appear in person ... Read More