Portugal Visa and SEF Questions Answered by Gilda Pereira of Ei!

Gilda Pereira from Ei! provides updates on the latest changes in the Portugal immigration law and answers questions and Portugal visas, SEF and more.
Contact Gilda Pereira here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/ei-assessoria-migratoria/ Gilda and her team of experts assists customers across the globe in migrating to Portugal with a 98% success rate and 100% success rate after appeals.

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* CHAPTERS *

0:00 Video intro
0:35 Introduction to Gilda Pereira
2:07 What’s new this week?
7:44 What is the criteria for job seekers visa?
9:08 How much is required in a Portugal bank for D7 visa?
10:08 What is the Boston Consulate like and are they efficient?
13:41 How long does the Golden Visa process take?
14:22 Can I stay in Portugal until I get pre-approval or stay in Portugal for the time between the pre-approval and SEF appointment?
15:50 Why doesn’t SEF hire more people?
19:46 Is SEF’s issue lack of funds for an online appoint system?
23:47 Does SEF consider dividends as passive or active income?
24:23 How long would it take to get residency for “Manifestações de Interesse”?
26:00 What does “we await a response from the competent authorities” mean?
27:34 Can I get part-time work in Portugal on a job seekers visa?
28:33 What is D7 bank requirement?
36:10 How will changes to SEF at the end of this year affect residency permit wait times?
37:30 Does Ei! help with Golden visa?
40:40 My husband is Portuguese and I am Canadian. Should we apply for family reunification through Article 15 or Article 98?
43:52 Any concessions SEF has made to D7 renewal if they were unable to be in Portugal?
45:12 Can we apply for D7 and family reunification at the same time?
46:08 How do you prove you haven’t been in Portugal to get NHR status?
47:48 How long does SEF take to make a decision? Can they refuse if the embassy gives initial approval?
49:27 I’ve had my D7 visa for a year. When do I renew?
50:04 Is a part-time job in Portugal combined with a pension have to total one year of Portugal minimum wage?
50:27 What type of visa would fit five to six months per year in Portugal?
51:53 Can I apply for a D7 with one year booking from a website without a contract for rent?
53:10 Do you need to register at Junta de Freguesia before D7 approval?
53:31 Refused applicants have one year lease agreement registered with Finanças. What can be wrong?
54:45 Portugal Consulate states birth/marriage certificate is valid for lifetime. Will SEF demand new certification?
57:35 How does applying with Montreal Canada stack up in wait time and ease of process?
58:12 Should I apply solo and then family reunification?
59:06 Any updates for D7 approvals from New Delhi?
59:57 Is it worth appealing a refusal?
1:01:35 Can SEF accept docs in French?

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Moving to Portugal? 

Work with our migration experts Ei! Assessoria Migratória here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/ei-assessoria-migratoria/   

Need Portugal tax advice then contact AFM here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/all-finance-matters/ 

Set up a free Spartan FX account for all your foreign exchange needs here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/spartanfx/ 

Need Portugal insurance or a D7 policy then contact Winsurance here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/winsurance/ 

Need assistance navigating the Portuguese health system then contact Serenity Care here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/serenity-care-lda/

Shipping your possessions and pets to Portugal then contact Global International Relocation here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/global-international-relocation/ 

Buying a property in Portugal and need a mortgage then contact Mortgage Direct SL here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/mortgage-direct-sl/   

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