How to Apply for the Portugal D7 Visa

Follow these steps to apply for the D7 Visa 🫡:

1. Gather Required Documents: You've seen the step-by-step above! Compile all necessary paperwork, including proof of income, accommodation, and travel insurance.
2. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the visa application form accurately.
3. Schedule an Appointment: Book an appointment at the nearest Portuguese consulate or VFS Global office.
4. Gather Remaining Documents: Especially those that must be extremely updated (such as the most recent payslips, bank statements, and criminal record).

⚠️ If you have any doubt regarding your documentation, you can hire our service for Visa Dossier Review with a hired lawyer that'll approve and indicate corrections to be made.

Which documents should I bring for my D7 visa appointment?

Ensure you have all necessary documents ✅:

• Portuguese NIF;
• Portuguese bank account;
• Valid Passport with 3 (three) months of validity after entering Portugal;
• Proof of accommodation for 12 months (Airbnb and Booking does not apply);
• Proof of funds to secure your stay in Portugal (e.g.: latest tax return, bank extracts with annual Portuguese minimum wage value - and additional in case of dependents) in a Portuguese bank account;
• Proof of funds to support yourself in Portugal (e.g.: Monthly income reaching Portuguese minimum wage value - and additional in case of dependents via passive income, such as rental contracts, service contracts, pension slips, funds interests during 12 months);
• 2 recent photographs (3x4);
• Availability to spend 16 non-consecutive months in Portugal within the first 2 years of residency (or 6 consecutive months each year, within the first 2 years);
• Portuguese Visa Travel insurance covering up to 30,000 euros and repatriation;
• Criminal record check from previous countries of residency (where you lived for one year or more);
• Declaration of intent to move and reside in Portugal and become a tax resident;
• Visa Fee

How much is my D7 visa fee?

At the moment, the fee is 90 euros per person, plus any administrative fee from local offices (it changes from office to office!) 💸.

How long will I wait for my D7 visa?

Wait time varies from office to office. Some areas will have a short waiting time, only four weeks, others will take months. Check the estimated time at the office and plan accordingly. 😬

After submitting your application, there’s typically a wait time, which can extend for months. Use this period to prepare for your move, gather documents you'll need to present at your AIMA appointment, when you arrive in Portugal.

Why should I gather documents for my AIMA appointment?

You'll need to present updated documents at your appointment 😬. Proof of income will need to cover the months prior to your appointment (therefore, at least one month after your visa); your criminal record may be outside of AIMA's required timeline (same as the visa - no more than 3 months old).

Add to that the fact that some offices may keep the documents provided at your visa interview, so be ready to re-issue some of them again before you head to Portugal.

⚠️ Make sure you cover your bases in your home country: leave a power of attorney in the name of a trusted person; bring copies of the main documents you may leave at home: birth and marriage certificates, house-owning titles, an extra copy of your POA, copies of vaccination cards, or anything else you may need at hand.

For what reasons could my D7 visa application be rejected?

There are several reasons for that 😬. Most common are:

• Insufficient funds;
• Type of income does not fit the criteria;
• Criminal record with annotations;
• Documentation incomplete.

⚠️ If you need any clarification regarding the D7 visa application process, AnchorLess is here for you! We have a free-consultation service where you can clear up any doubt.