One year in Portugal
Today is 9 February 2024: it’s been pouring with rain for the past 24 hours, which is unusual in this land of perpetual sunshine. Coincidentally, the weather was the same…
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D7 visa and residency
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EU residency via the Portuguese D7 visa
A year ago, I moved to Portugal in a bid to regain EU residency – and enjoy the glorious sunshine, beaches, cuisine and local culture. Why Portugal? Once we Brits…
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The SEF interview
Getting a resident’s card All D7 visa holders have to attend an interview with the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) within 4 months of being granted the visa. The…
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Officialdom #1
Since I arrived on 9 February, two months ago, I’ve treated my stay in Santa Luzia like an extended holiday. In my defence, though, I been distracted by five separate…
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