Thanks Julia for all the information (: Is there a way to open a Portuguese bank Account while leaving overseas? Moreover, would passive income through rental income be sufficient? (Btw the property is in my mum's name but I do get the official rent on paper) Thanks (:
@@zathkal4004 Hi!, I haven't done it myself, but from reading blogs and watching videos from other people, there are two ways: pay a relocation service to open the account for you. I don't know how much it costs, but I remember I read somewhere it costs 150 (USD or euros Im not sure). The second way is going to a bank in your country that has services in Portugal and ask them to open an account for you. It seems people from Brazil might be able to pull this off. The third way I just discovered yesterday is Atlantico: a service that allows you to open an account online. Again, I haven´t tried it yet, so be careful: www.atlantico.eu/particulares
Julia, you really have a talent for explaining things in a way that most can understand. You were very organized and I truly appreciate that. Thanks. Can't wait for more videos.
Hi Julia - I just found your channel yesterday. Thank you for all the information! However - I think you missed one or two points - 1. You listed opening a Bank Account in Portugal before you mentioned getting an NIF. You need the NIF first, to open the Bank Account. 2. You said the FBI Background Check has to be Apostilled. I have been told by several people - DO NOT OPEN THE FBI REPORT. If you DO - THEN it would have to be Apostilled. I'm just beginning the process of gathering materials for the D7. I intended to do it a couple of years ago - then COVID put my plans on hold. Hope to be able to move to Portugal this year. I will look for more of your Videos!
I would like to get immigrant in Portugal from the South Asian Country like Bangladesh as to spend my retired life with my beloved wife there in Portugal. Therefore, would appreciate your extreme guideline for my convenient processing to reach the destination. Look forward to hear from you soon.
So glad I found your channel, you have given the best information I’ve seen on TH-cam and I look forward to watching all of your videos prior to moving to Portugal to retire.
I liked your video for 3 reasons, it is crisp, very informative and very well organized presentation. As i am researching on this D-7 visa application for me and my wife (both are senior citizens) with our Pension and investment passive incomes and wish to do it on our own, as "consultants" in this area are pretty expensive and most of the cases are not needed. Thanks a ton and God bless you.
Excellent content. The more how-tos you can make the better. It’d be great to know in detail how to go about getting things in order. For example, how do you open a Portuguese bank account from the US? Thanks!
I recently learned this, and I am thrilled for applicants! I included this info in my FBI background check video. Please always feel free to correct me and add knowledge to this community :)
Hello Julia, About the bank statements, can i have a standard chartered bank account as it its worldwide or do i need a Portuguese bank account for that??
This I really don't know. I assume the consulate wants to confirm that you can access money in Portugal. They may not be familiar with your bank if it's not located in Portugal. Best thing is to contact the consulate
Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. My parents are planning for D7 visa and i was helping them in wrting the SOP. It will be really helpful if you can share your experience in the personal documents like SOP and how should I proceed in making the same. Looking forward to your guidance. Have a great day
Hi Julia! Thanks for sharing your experience in moving to Portugal! Can you share how it was after landing and going to SEF to request the permit to stay the first years? The documents you showed there and which ones were apostilled? Thank you!
Excellent, let me know if you have questions or want to see any specific topics in future videos! Also, I suggest you join the Americans & FriendsPT Facebook group. It helped me a bunch.
Hello, thank you for the video, l’m a little bit confused if it is still possible to use the D7 visa as a freelancer, now that Portugal has the Digital nomad visa, unfortunately the monthly income requirement of the last one is way above my income, and each channel says a different thing.
Thanks for this video. Maybe that's exactly what we should do - do everything ourselves. We contacted 2 firms (people helping people like us, or so they say) we found on Expats Portugal and none of them answered my emails. I wonder why... maybe they are just too busy so I'm am not pointing fingers. Just saying that if they are too busy to answer an email in 4 days, then what kind of services can one expect? Maybe I just don't understand how things work?
Thank you for a very informative video. You are doing a great job. I have one question you said you have to open a bank account in Portugal before applying for the visa so can I open a bank account in Portugal with USA address?
Hi Ranga, you will need the NIF to open a bank account. I have a contact if you would like to get the NIF remotely. After getting the NIF, you can open a bank account remotely. To wire transfer, I would recommend Wise. They have low currency conversion rates for accounts that are not in euros.
Love your channel! I'm confused about why a Portuguese bank account has to be opened. How much do you have to have deposited and what's the purpose of the funds-- can a substantial amount count toward the money required for a D7 visa?
Thanks! The money in the bank account is the proof of funds. My assumption is that they want to see that you’ll have access to your money when you’re in Portugal
Hi-love this video. What I would like is more information on getting the NIF. I found the site to do it online but it asks for a vat number to register. As you know, we do not have vat numbers in the US so what did you use? I would like to get started with this now. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Hello Julia, Will electronic copy of FBI printed out and apostilled later will be sufficient or I should restart the process again, and have them send me a hard copy?
Dear Julia, My Portuguese friend will sponsor me to stay with her and I am wondering how we can draft a sponsorship letter with her adequate documentation.
For me it wasn't but I have heard of other consulates requesting this. I booked a refundable ticket that I could change in case the visa processing was delayed
Hey Julia, My name is also Julia! Very informative. Question, I’ve done all.my T’s all requirements but my lease starts October 16th, 2022 and I’m about to send tomorrow all documents required; so question is my US passport will expire in May. Hopefully the approve me ( I don’t see why not + I speak Portuguese. Do I make an appointment with the US embassy there and will the stamped D7 visa transfer to the new one or do I have to inform VSF&Embassy in my open cover letter asking what do I do? Do you have any advice for me? I hope so. I’m disabled and this process has drained & stressed me!
Hello Julia! Thank you so much for your super helpful videos! MY family and I are planning to relocate from CA to Portugal, and I was wondering if you happen to know the answers to a couple of questions I have about the immigration/application process... do you know... 1) does the 120 days given for applying for the TRP begin from the date that you enter Portugal or from the date that the visa window (stamped in the passport) begins? Also, 2) I had some confusion about what to list for intended dates for arriving and then departing the country...as our intention is to stay in Portugal. Do you know of anyone who has listed their intended date to enter the country as far out as 6 months to a year out the date of submitting their application (e.g., if we had our appointment this month I would want to put our intended date of entry 6 months to 1 year out to give my family and I enough time to organize. And 2(b:) wondering what to put for intended date of departure when our intention is to apply for temporary permanent residency and stay indefinitely...? :) Thanks for any tips and I know these may be tough questions so no pressure if you don't know...big thanks though!!
Hi Erin! You’re absolutely welcome. 1) the date of the visa (which is the date you indicate on your application) 2) I believe you can only apply within a few months of your intended arrival date. I can’t find where I may have read this, but it makes sense because all your documents have to be current and things change a lot even in six months. The date of intended departure is 120 days after whatever date you put for intended arrival.
Thank you for this video! very informative! Can you open a bank account at Portugal when visiting? and which portugal bank did you go with? thanks in advance!
Yes, you can open an account on a visit to Portugal. If I remember correctly, you'll need a NIF prior to opening the account. I went with Caixa Geral de Depositos, but to be honest the set up was a little difficult. I've been happy banking with them since though!
Very informative video Julia I have a Question if someone is having 2 kids & partner how much money do they need to transfer in portages account & what if someone is having a business and they want to run it from purtagal remotely will that work Thanks regards
Hi Zurs, thanks for the question! I didn’t move as a family, but what I understand is that you could apply for the D7 visa for you. Once approved and after gaining the temporary residence permit, your family could apply for family reunification visas. I recommend the Americans & FriendsPT Facebook group for learning more about this. There are at least a few families on there that moved to Portugal. Yes, you can run your business through Portugal. I have a friend who did this.
Thanks a lot for the great info, you´re the best, I was wondering for the bank account, when I apply for the visa in my country, should I open Portuguese bank account and transfer the 8000 euro or will do it when I arrive there ? I´m Freelancer Thanks :)
Hey, I am curious to know what kind of profession you had at the time you applied? I know there are many remote jobs and freelance opportunities but still if you can tell me your profession like "web developer", "content producer". It would be really helpful.
Hi Julia, I am slightly confused, I would like to the D7 Application myself but I don't want to fill it out wrong and I am unsure as to whether I send documents with it. I don't want to create a delay in it's processing. Do you by any chance offer consulting? It seems there are services you can hire and charge an awful lot. I am coming from AZ and have my tax id so far and expect to hear from the bank very soon so I can open that account. I would really appreciate your help since I know you did things yourself. Not sure if we can pm. Let me know. I would love to get the D7 before the end of the year, the sooner the better. Thanks Lori
Hi Julia! Great channel! AFAIK AirBnB is no longer a valid option. May be you know - is it possible to sign a rent contract starting in 2-3-4 months? So not to pay for the time the application is being reviewed? Or is there no such practice?
Thank so much for the video!! Soooo helpful. So, question, if (when) i get approved, do i need to send my passport right away to get stamped for the visa? Or can i get it stamped once i am ready to go to Portugal? I plan to start gathering all my documents and paper work now, July 2022, but my plan is to be there full time by February 2023.
Hi Gabriella, once you are approved, you will need to get your visa stamped in your passport to arrive in Portugal within 120 days, so don't wait too long. Hope this helps!
Hello Julia what aboutvthe permanent residency? My fiancee applied for the D7 visa and next week he has an appointment with SEF. Do u think they can refuse him? and what about the timeline? thx a lot
Thanks for the video, does anyone know if the bank account in Portugal is opened online? And then I transfer money from the US to there? Or do I send bank statements from US and then once there open account? Julia did you get access to your bank account in Portugal upon arrival or is this a new requirement that you didn't need when you applied?
I opened a bank account before applying, and now it is a requirement for the D7 visa. You can try opening account remotely with Atlantico or hiring a service to help you with it. I have some recommendations in the description.
What about the NIF you need now in advance? You need that to open a bank account and since you can't travel to get those in Portugal, you'll not be able to get the NIF without hiring someone in Portugal.
Hi Annette, thanks for the question. I obtained the NIF in person, but I came across this resource about getting the NIF remotely that you may want to check out: www.renovatinglife.com/resources You can definitely hire someone, but it seems it may be possible to do online according to this blog. Hope it helps!
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad not according to the article you posted. We hired a lawyer and fortunately charged us less than any other service I've seen so far.
@@annettemcguire2068 Yes, you are right. The article still recommends a service to obtain the NIF online. I'm glad you were able to find a cheaper service. Have you already successfully obtained the NIF through them? If so, please feel free to share for others!
Thanks Julia for the video, it's very helpful. Does it have to be a monthly income or pension? or can I just deposit that 8k Euro or higher in my bank account as a proof of funds?? I'm a stock trader and don't actually have a contracted paid job! Thanks again
You should be approved with this. Double check with your Portuguese consulate what their requirements are because unfortunately the answer to this varies
Hey Julia! Thank you so much for this informative video! Like you, I plan to first apply for my NIF and open my portuguese bank account. I don't have passive income or investments, however I do have a lot of savings. I plan to put roughly 20-25k euros in the portuguese bank account in the next few months ( I also want to show consistency in the deposits) Would that be sufficient enough? or will I be still required to hold some sort of remote job?
If i use DC PT Embassy (for my application, from Houston, TX, will i have to fly there for interview if i am doing this myself by mail??and...great videos. Thank you
Thank you for the info! Please don't cut your video so much it is very distracting and difficult to watch it. Thank for the valuable info once more. :)
Question: when I deposit funds to meet d7 requirements, can I access those funds in Portugal, or does that money have to stay in the account? Also, can I have someone be on my bank account in case I am incapacitated? Thanks very much
Good questions, I don't see why you couldn't access the account, but I don't know for certain. Also, I believe it's okay to have someone on your account, just make sure your name appears on the statements you use for your application.
You’re welcome! Yes, you can. I personally didn’t open one online, but I know people have successfully done this recently with Atlantico Bank. You may want to check out this website for some help: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
Situation: Family of four from US vacationing in Portugal. As head of household id like to get a D7 visa. Do you i have to travel back to the states in order to apply for it? If so, must my wife and children come with me and/or can they stay in Portugal?
You need to apply for the D7 through the consulate assigned to your place of residence. If you have an appointment, you will need to go to the US for that. Your family doesn’t need to return to the US just because you are applying (they would have to apply separately, likely through family reunification after you). But of course their travel and stay requirements in the world depend on their own citizenship and/or visas.
Hi, my name is Rajeev, I am an Indian citizen living I Bahrain. Can you please guide me where to approach for my visa application. It seems there in no consulate for Portugal here
Hi Julia, the link for Visa Application in the description boc is broken. 404 page. Do you have a current link? Also, can I work in Portugal (in local businesses) with the Digital nomad residency visa?
You opened your bank account in Portugal. Did you also get your Nin Portugal? Were you able to get your Health Insurance without a NIF? You said you got your Health Insurance through your bank--you mean your Portuguese or your American bank?
Hi there, thanks for the question. I got my NIF in Portugal, which I understand is a bit hard at the moment. I had the NIF before I got health insurance, and the health insurance was through my Portuguese bank. To get a NIF and bank account online, see if this helps: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
I got my NIF in Portugal. This resource may help for getting it remotely: www.renovatinglife.com/resources If not, I can recommend someone who you can hire to get the NIF
I listened to all these videos on youtube about how to move to Portugal. About to retire to Portugal and then I realized "Wait" I was born in Portugal no need to go through all this:)
hi Julia, thanks a lot for a great intro to D7 video. i'm also applying and my interview is scheduled on Apr 27 in San Fransisco. One question that i have is "what does the letter from your employer that you are contacting with include?" cheers
Hi Behdad, thanks for the question. The letter stated that I was contracting with that company, the date I had started contracting with them, how much I had earned at that point in time, and my contractor title. It was written by someone in human resources who left their contact information and printed the letter on the company letterhead. Hope this helps. Good luck at your appointment!
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad wonderful thanks :) does it have any thing about remote work or the ability to work from portugal? also these days looks like they are asking for NIF. something i probably should do online
@@behdadanalui You're welcome. I stated I would continue to work remotely for that company in my personal statement. Yes, I think it has to be online at the moment unless you are permitted to enter Portugal. I have a contact who can help you with that if you need one.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad wonderful :) thanks a lot again, would you mind providing that info :p i don't know the best way to contact you maybe i'll message you on ig?
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad hey Julia. I love your video and I am in a similar stage of life. Would you also be able to refer me to the contact you mentioned in your comment?
Could you please share how you opened a bank account from Texas for a Portuguese Bank. Did you give POA to LAWYER OR SOMEONE YOU NEW IN PORTUGAL? DID YOU FIND AWAY VIA INTERNET? We are in that process right now and finding it difficult. We do have our NIF though.
Hi Victoria, sorry you are having difficulty with the bank account. It’s definitely not the easiest part, but having the NIF is a great start! I opened my bank account in Portugal, so I don’t have personal experience opening one online. However, I know that some have recently been successful opening an account online with Atlantico bank, so you may want to try contacting them first. Here’s some more information on opening the account: www.renovatinglife.com/blog/2020/opening-our-portuguese-bank-account
Nice video, but I thought you are supposed to be making 760 euros per month then you pay in 9,120 euros into your Portugal bank account how come 30000 euro? Clear this up for me please because am planning to move there from Nigeria by next year
Hi Victoria, thanks for your question! Yes, you need to provide proof of accommodations. The minimum requirement for accommodations varies by consulate, so you will need to contact the nearest Portuguese consulate. I would say at least 3-6 months. I did not have to show a plane ticket, but I have heard of people being asked for one. I bought a refundable one just in case.
What’s your biggest confusion about the D7 visa application? Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll try to help you out :)
Many many thanks. Madam i can talk to you. Sow i thing you send me your Email address . I all diltes ask you.
Thanks Julia for all the information (:
Is there a way to open a Portuguese bank Account while leaving overseas?
Moreover, would passive income through rental income be sufficient? (Btw the property is in my mum's name but I do get the official rent on paper)
Thanks (:
@@zathkal4004 Hi!, I haven't done it myself, but from reading blogs and watching videos from other people, there are two ways: pay a relocation service to open the account for you. I don't know how much it costs, but I remember I read somewhere it costs 150 (USD or euros Im not sure). The second way is going to a bank in your country that has services in Portugal and ask them to open an account for you. It seems people from Brazil might be able to pull this off. The third way I just discovered yesterday is Atlantico: a service that allows you to open an account online. Again, I haven´t tried it yet, so be careful: www.atlantico.eu/particulares
hello Julia, for the proof of financial means. i just need to supply my portuguese bank account and make sure it has 8k euros in it?
Madam u send your email
Julia, you really have a talent for explaining things in a way that most can understand. You were very organized and I truly appreciate that. Thanks. Can't wait for more videos.
Thank you for the kind words. Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to know about for future videos 😊
Hi Julia - I just found your channel yesterday. Thank you for all the information!
However - I think you missed one or two points -
1. You listed opening a Bank Account in Portugal before you mentioned getting an NIF. You need the NIF first, to open the Bank Account.
2. You said the FBI Background Check has to be Apostilled. I have been told by several people - DO NOT OPEN THE FBI REPORT. If you DO - THEN it would have to be Apostilled.
I'm just beginning the process of gathering materials for the D7. I intended to do it a couple of years ago - then COVID put my plans on hold. Hope to be able to move to Portugal this year. I will look for more of your Videos!
Great job, Julia. Very well-organized and easy to follow.
Thank you for your video and yes make as many videos as possible please 😊
Yes please. I will be applying in Miami
Hi Julia! Thank you for a great video! Could you please describe the process of getting a NIF and opening a bank account in more detail?
This is a great video idea and I will put it on the list. Thanks for the suggestion!
I would like to get immigrant in Portugal from the South Asian Country like Bangladesh as to spend my retired life with my beloved wife there in Portugal. Therefore, would appreciate your extreme guideline for my convenient processing to reach the destination. Look forward to hear from you soon.
Your video is really innovative, thanks for sharing the video.
Please make a video about the FBI Background Check process. Thank you, & Happy Holidays!
Here is a link to my background check video: th-cam.com/video/grb3TXn0dms/w-d-xo.html
You're amazing, great video!
So glad I found your channel, you have given the best information I’ve seen on TH-cam and I look forward to watching all of your videos prior to moving to Portugal to retire.
Thank you so much! I've been on a long pause but I'm back. Hope you enjoy the new videos.
Thanks Julia for your fruitful guidance.
Thanks for your videos. please make a video about how much money we should have to give for 4 months.
I can't wait for more. You are Awesome! I find all of the information so great and you are so easy to understand and relaxing to view.
Thank you!
Great video, Julia! Look forward to the next one on background checks!
Thanks, Kiran!
Hello
Please can you background check video, thanks
Welcome to Portugal Julia ❤️🇵🇹
I love the way you explained it...😍❤️
I love your voice and the way you talk!:) so beautiful
Thank your informition.
Excellent! Thank you 🙏
I liked your video for 3 reasons, it is crisp, very informative and very well organized presentation. As i am researching on this D-7 visa application for me and my wife (both are senior citizens) with our Pension and investment passive incomes and wish to do it on our own, as "consultants" in this area are pretty expensive and most of the cases are not needed. Thanks a ton and God bless you.
Julia!! Thank you Great video! Simple!! But anaizing inf. 🥰👏👏👏
You are so welcome!
Excellent content. The more how-tos you can make the better. It’d be great to know in detail how to go about getting things in order. For example, how do you open a Portuguese bank account from the US? Thanks!
Hi Julia, did you know that if you Do Not Open the documents from the FBI, you don’t have to get it apostiled.
I recently learned this, and I am thrilled for applicants! I included this info in my FBI background check video. Please always feel free to correct me and add knowledge to this community :)
Hello Julia, About the bank statements, can i have a standard chartered bank account as it its worldwide or do i need a Portuguese bank account for that??
This I really don't know. I assume the consulate wants to confirm that you can access money in Portugal. They may not be familiar with your bank if it's not located in Portugal. Best thing is to contact the consulate
Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. My parents are planning for D7 visa and i was helping them in wrting the SOP. It will be really helpful if you can share your experience in the personal documents like SOP and how should I proceed in making the same. Looking forward to your guidance. Have a great day
Best focus info, y r great Yulia
Hi Julia! Thanks for sharing your experience in moving to Portugal! Can you share how it was after landing and going to SEF to request the permit to stay the first years? The documents you showed there and which ones were apostilled? Thank you!
Hi Kaline, I have already filmed this video and hope to post it soon! Keep an eye out for it.
Wonderful work here. I'm also a Texan working on my d7 Visa. Thanks!
Excellent, let me know if you have questions or want to see any specific topics in future videos!
Also, I suggest you join the Americans & FriendsPT Facebook group. It helped me a bunch.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad will do! Thanks so much!
Thanks you Julia to share your experience to us 👍😘
Hello, thank you for the video, l’m a little bit confused if it is still possible to use the D7 visa as a freelancer, now that Portugal has the Digital nomad visa, unfortunately the monthly income requirement of the last one is way above my income, and each channel says a different thing.
Great video !! very nice.
Thanks! Great video...
Sounds fairly straight forward. The timing could be a bit tricky however...
Thanks for this video. Maybe that's exactly what we should do - do everything ourselves. We contacted 2 firms (people helping people like us, or so they say) we found on Expats Portugal and none of them answered my emails. I wonder why... maybe they are just too busy so I'm am not pointing fingers. Just saying that if they are too busy to answer an email in 4 days, then what kind of services can one expect? Maybe I just don't understand how things work?
Such a great video. Thanks for the detailed info 😄
Thank you for a very informative video. You are doing a great job. I have one question you said you have to open a bank account in Portugal before applying for the visa so can I open a bank account in Portugal with USA address?
Great video, trying to take the leap without a lawyer. How did you get the NIF and bank acc? Tnks
Very good video
V helpful walkthrough on the application process, wonder which bank to wire transfer deposit requirement, how can we do that without nif?
Hi Ranga, you will need the NIF to open a bank account. I have a contact if you would like to get the NIF remotely. After getting the NIF, you can open a bank account remotely.
To wire transfer, I would recommend Wise. They have low currency conversion rates for accounts that are not in euros.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Hi Julia, how can we apply NIF from abroad if we do not have proof of residential address in Portugal? Appreciate your advice.
Hi Ryan, you don’t need to live in Portugal to get a NIF. Here’s an accountant who can help you get a NIF remotely: taxesinportugal.com/services/
Love your channel! I'm confused about why a Portuguese bank account has to be opened. How much do you have to have deposited and what's the purpose of the funds-- can a substantial amount count toward the money required for a D7 visa?
Thanks! The money in the bank account is the proof of funds. My assumption is that they want to see that you’ll have access to your money when you’re in Portugal
Could you please let me know how did you get NIF and Bank account p[ened for D7?
Hi-love this video. What I would like is more information on getting the NIF. I found the site to do it online but it asks for a vat number to register. As you know, we do not have vat numbers in the US so what did you use? I would like to get started with this now. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Nevermind :-) Found that you recommend Bordr. Got it!!
How ? I'm working here in Cyprus how to apply tourist visa or working visa there in Portugal without agency's
I have my passport, hubs and kids...is it okay if we get different passport photos than what’s on the passport. I don’t have copies of the original.
Mine was different, so I would say yes! In fact, it may be better because it's a recent photo.
Thank you Julia. Can you tell more about opening a Portuguese bank account from the US?
I didn't do it myself, but I understand you can do this remotely with Atlantico. You can also consider a professional service.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Thank you. I am already a resident of Portugal
@@Ast151 congratulations! Hope you are enjoying it 😊
Hello Julia,
Will electronic copy of FBI printed out and apostilled later will be sufficient or I should restart the process again, and have them send me a hard copy?
Dear Julia,
My Portuguese friend will sponsor me to stay with her and I am wondering how we can draft a sponsorship letter with her adequate documentation.
Great video. Very helpful. Is it necessary now to include a copy of your travel accommodations i.e. plane tickets, airfare receipt etc?
For me it wasn't but I have heard of other consulates requesting this. I booked a refundable ticket that I could change in case the visa processing was delayed
Hey Julia, My name is also Julia! Very informative. Question, I’ve done all.my T’s all requirements but my lease starts October 16th, 2022 and I’m about to send tomorrow all documents required; so question is my US passport will expire in May. Hopefully the approve me ( I don’t see why not + I speak Portuguese. Do I make an appointment with the US embassy there and will the stamped D7 visa transfer to the new one or do I have to inform VSF&Embassy in my open cover letter asking what do I do? Do you have any advice for me? I hope so. I’m disabled and this process has drained & stressed me!
Hello Julia! Thank you so much for your super helpful videos! MY family and I are planning to relocate from CA to Portugal, and I was wondering if you happen to know the answers to a couple of questions I have about the immigration/application process... do you know...
1) does the 120 days given for applying for the TRP begin from the date that you enter Portugal or from the date that the visa window (stamped in the passport) begins?
Also, 2) I had some confusion about what to list for intended dates for arriving and then departing the country...as our intention is to stay in Portugal. Do you know of anyone who has listed their intended date to enter the country as far out as 6 months to a year out the date of submitting their application (e.g., if we had our appointment this month I would want to put our intended date of entry 6 months to 1 year out to give my family and I enough time to organize. And 2(b:) wondering what to put for intended date of departure when our intention is to apply for temporary permanent residency and stay indefinitely...? :) Thanks for any tips and I know these may be tough questions so no pressure if you don't know...big thanks though!!
Hi Erin! You’re absolutely welcome.
1) the date of the visa (which is the date you indicate on your application)
2) I believe you can only apply within a few months of your intended arrival date. I can’t find where I may have read this, but it makes sense because all your documents have to be current and things change a lot even in six months. The date of intended departure is 120 days after whatever date you put for intended arrival.
Thank you for this video! very informative! Can you open a bank account at Portugal when visiting? and which portugal bank did you go with? thanks in advance!
Yes, you can open an account on a visit to Portugal. If I remember correctly, you'll need a NIF prior to opening the account. I went with Caixa Geral de Depositos, but to be honest the set up was a little difficult. I've been happy banking with them since though!
Very informative video Julia
I have a Question if someone is having 2 kids & partner how much money do they need to transfer in portages account & what if someone is having a business and they want to run it from purtagal remotely will that work
Thanks regards
Hi Zurs, thanks for the question! I didn’t move as a family, but what I understand is that you could apply for the D7 visa for you. Once approved and after gaining the temporary residence permit, your family could apply for family reunification visas. I recommend the Americans & FriendsPT Facebook group for learning more about this. There are at least a few families on there that moved to Portugal.
Yes, you can run your business through Portugal. I have a friend who did this.
Got it many thanks Julia
& you are doing great keep it up 👍
Thank you so much 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Hi, do you have a video about why you decided to move to Portugal?
Not yet but thinking about it
Dear julia, can you share the total fee in your D7 visa ( visa fee, portugal bank account opening fee, SEF biometric card fee etc...) thanks
Thanks a lot for the great info, you´re the best, I was wondering for the bank account, when I apply for the visa in my country, should I open Portuguese bank account and transfer the 8000 euro or will do it when I arrive there ?
I´m Freelancer
Thanks :)
Hi there, you should transfer the money before applying and include the bank statment in your application.
Hey, I am curious to know what kind of profession you had at the time you applied? I know there are many remote jobs and freelance opportunities but still if you can tell me your profession like "web developer", "content producer". It would be really helpful.
Hi Julia, I am slightly confused, I would like to the D7 Application myself but I don't want to fill it out wrong and I am unsure as to whether I send documents with it. I don't want to create a delay in it's processing. Do you by any chance offer consulting? It seems there are services you can hire and charge an awful lot. I am coming from AZ and have my tax id so far and expect to hear from the bank very soon so I can open that account. I would really appreciate your help since I know you did things yourself. Not sure if we can pm. Let me know. I would love to get the D7 before the end of the year, the sooner the better. Thanks Lori
Hi Julia Can you advise on firms who are helping in D2 Visa mean company formation
Very helpful and easy to follow video. I was wondering can you do volunteering/unpaid work on a D7 VISA?
I'm not 100% sure. I haven't seen anything that prohibits this so far.
Hi Julia! Great channel! AFAIK AirBnB is no longer a valid option. May be you know - is it possible to sign a rent contract starting in 2-3-4 months? So not to pay for the time the application is being reviewed? Or is there no such practice?
So far I don't know of a good solution for this. If I find one, I will certainly share!
Hi Julia how did you connect with the Portuguese bank? Thank you so much!
Hi Maria, I visited Portugal before applying for the visa and went in person to the bank. However, you can do this remotely if you need
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad got it! Best wishes! Thank you!
Thank so much for the video!! Soooo helpful. So, question, if (when) i get approved, do i need to send my passport right away to get stamped for the visa? Or can i get it stamped once i am ready to go to Portugal? I plan to start gathering all my documents and paper work now, July 2022, but my plan is to be there full time by February 2023.
Hi Gabriella, once you are approved, you will need to get your visa stamped in your passport to arrive in Portugal within 120 days, so don't wait too long. Hope this helps!
How to find rent accomodation.pls y r experience share
Hello Julia what aboutvthe permanent residency?
My fiancee applied for the D7 visa and next week he has an appointment with SEF.
Do u think they can refuse him?
and what about the timeline? thx a lot
Thank you Julia for this video. Did you apply for your NIF when you arrived in Portugal or prior?
I applied for the NIF a few months before I submitted my visa application. It's now required to have the NIF with the application.
Thanks for the video, does anyone know if the bank account in Portugal is opened online? And then I transfer money from the US to there? Or do I send bank statements from US and then once there open account? Julia did you get access to your bank account in Portugal upon arrival or is this a new requirement that you didn't need when you applied?
I opened a bank account before applying, and now it is a requirement for the D7 visa. You can try opening account remotely with Atlantico or hiring a service to help you with it. I have some recommendations in the description.
What about the NIF you need now in advance? You need that to open a bank account and since you can't travel to get those in Portugal, you'll not be able to get the NIF without hiring someone in Portugal.
Hi Annette, thanks for the question. I obtained the NIF in person, but I came across this resource about getting the NIF remotely that you may want to check out: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
You can definitely hire someone, but it seems it may be possible to do online according to this blog. Hope it helps!
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad not according to the article you posted. We hired a lawyer and fortunately charged us less than any other service I've seen so far.
@@annettemcguire2068 Yes, you are right. The article still recommends a service to obtain the NIF online. I'm glad you were able to find a cheaper service. Have you already successfully obtained the NIF through them? If so, please feel free to share for others!
Thanks Julia for the video, it's very helpful.
Does it have to be a monthly income or pension? or can I just deposit that 8k Euro or higher in my bank account as a proof of funds?? I'm a stock trader and don't actually have a contracted paid job!
Thanks again
I wish she had answered because I have the same question about the 8euro. Is that all that’s needed for the year 🤷🏽♀️
You should be approved with this. Double check with your Portuguese consulate what their requirements are because unfortunately the answer to this varies
Hey Julia! Thank you so much for this informative video! Like you, I plan to first apply for my NIF and open my portuguese bank account. I don't have passive income or investments, however I do have a lot of savings. I plan to put roughly 20-25k euros in the portuguese bank account in the next few months ( I also want to show consistency in the deposits) Would that be sufficient enough? or will I be still required to hold some sort of remote job?
That should be good!
Hi Julia, Curious how to open a Portuguese bank account from the US without paying a third party a LOT of money, any thoughts?
Sure, you can try getting in touch with Atlantico bank. I hear they can do this remotely
congratulations Julia. How did you open the Portuguese Bank account from USA ?
I opened it in Portugal. If you want to open it remotely, try Atlantico or a professional service like bordr. Check the video description for a link
If i use DC PT Embassy
(for my application, from Houston, TX, will i have to fly there for interview if i am doing this myself by mail??and...great videos. Thank you
Hi Azim, if you are living in Houston you do not have to go in person to the consulate. You can mail in the application
Fantastic video Julia! Thanks for all the work that you did to help others like myself. Following your steps now for the D7.
Thank you for the info! Please don't cut your video so much it is very distracting and difficult to watch it. Thank for the valuable info once more. :)
Question: when I deposit funds to meet d7 requirements, can I access those funds in Portugal, or does that money have to stay in the account? Also, can I have someone be on my bank account in case I am incapacitated?
Thanks very much
Good questions, I don't see why you couldn't access the account, but I don't know for certain. Also, I believe it's okay to have someone on your account, just make sure your name appears on the statements you use for your application.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad thanks!!
Thanks for the video. I want to now if we can open an account online?
You’re welcome! Yes, you can. I personally didn’t open one online, but I know people have successfully done this recently with Atlantico Bank. You may want to check out this website for some help: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad thank you so much 🌹🌹
Situation:
Family of four from US vacationing in Portugal. As head of household id like to get a D7 visa. Do you i have to travel back to the states in order to apply for it? If so, must my wife and children come with me and/or can they stay in Portugal?
You need to apply for the D7 through the consulate assigned to your place of residence. If you have an appointment, you will need to go to the US for that.
Your family doesn’t need to return to the US just because you are applying (they would have to apply separately, likely through family reunification after you). But of course their travel and stay requirements in the world depend on their own citizenship and/or visas.
Hi, my name is Rajeev, I am an Indian citizen living I Bahrain. Can you please guide me where to approach for my visa application. It seems there in no consulate for Portugal here
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Hi Julia, the link for Visa Application in the description boc is broken. 404 page. Do you have a current link?
Also, can I work in Portugal (in local businesses) with the Digital nomad residency visa?
Hi Jenn, thanks for letting me know. It should be working now 😊
I’m not familiar with the digital nomad visa. I worked and do work on the temporary resident permit I got after my D7 visa
Plz help about d7 visa ..!!
I’m from Kuwait and I’m Asian.. how can i apple ...?
Thank you
You opened your bank account in Portugal. Did you also get your Nin Portugal? Were you able to get your Health Insurance without a NIF? You said you got your Health Insurance through your bank--you mean your Portuguese or your American bank?
Hi there, thanks for the question. I got my NIF in Portugal, which I understand is a bit hard at the moment. I had the NIF before I got health insurance, and the health insurance was through my Portuguese bank. To get a NIF and bank account online, see if this helps: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Muito obrigado, Julia.
@@ogator8642 de nada!
I can't wait to see your next video how to do background check. how did you your NIF number in order to open the bank account remotely?
I got my NIF in Portugal. This resource may help for getting it remotely: www.renovatinglife.com/resources
If not, I can recommend someone who you can hire to get the NIF
I listened to all these videos on youtube about how to move to Portugal. About to retire to Portugal and then I realized "Wait" I was born in Portugal no need to go through all this:)
Oh lucky you!
hi Julia, thanks a lot for a great intro to D7 video. i'm also applying and my interview is scheduled on Apr 27 in San Fransisco. One question that i have is "what does the letter from your employer that you are contacting with include?"
cheers
Hi Behdad, thanks for the question. The letter stated that I was contracting with that company, the date I had started contracting with them, how much I had earned at that point in time, and my contractor title. It was written by someone in human resources who left their contact information and printed the letter on the company letterhead. Hope this helps.
Good luck at your appointment!
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad wonderful thanks :) does it have any thing about remote work or the ability to work from portugal? also these days looks like they are asking for NIF. something i probably should do online
@@behdadanalui You're welcome. I stated I would continue to work remotely for that company in my personal statement. Yes, I think it has to be online at the moment unless you are permitted to enter Portugal. I have a contact who can help you with that if you need one.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad wonderful :) thanks a lot again, would you mind providing that info :p i don't know the best way to contact you maybe i'll message you on ig?
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad hey Julia. I love your video and I am in a similar stage of life. Would you also be able to refer me to the contact you mentioned in your comment?
Could you please share how you opened a bank account from Texas for a Portuguese Bank. Did you give POA to LAWYER OR SOMEONE YOU NEW IN PORTUGAL? DID YOU FIND AWAY VIA INTERNET? We are in that process right now and finding it difficult. We do have our NIF though.
Hi Victoria, sorry you are having difficulty with the bank account. It’s definitely not the easiest part, but having the NIF is a great start!
I opened my bank account in Portugal, so I don’t have personal experience opening one online. However, I know that some have recently been successful opening an account online with Atlantico bank, so you may want to try contacting them first. Here’s some more information on opening the account: www.renovatinglife.com/blog/2020/opening-our-portuguese-bank-account
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad Thank you for your timely rely.
Hello so no need for the SEF appointment?
Can we open Portugese bank account from abroad? Or when we are in Portugal as a visitor?
Yes you can do either
Hi how much funds do you need to have in Portuguese bank and US bank for D7 visa? What are the requirements? Thanks
I think i need ur help for process.
Hello Julia dear please help me
Julia can you help me to send me the complete information in soft copy
Nice video, but I thought you are supposed to be making 760 euros per month then you pay in 9,120 euros into your Portugal bank account how come 30000 euro? Clear this up for me please because am planning to move there from Nigeria by next year
Do I need proof of passive income as well as 8,000€ in a Portuguese bank
Were you asked to provide proof of accommodation? If so, for how long? Also, were you required to show proof of a plane ticket before applying?
Hi Victoria, thanks for your question! Yes, you need to provide proof of accommodations. The minimum requirement for accommodations varies by consulate, so you will need to contact the nearest Portuguese consulate. I would say at least 3-6 months.
I did not have to show a plane ticket, but I have heard of people being asked for one. I bought a refundable one just in case.
@@JuliaRochelleAbroad They just got back to me and said that 6 months is needed for housing. Thank you so much for you response! I love your videos!
@@victoriamundell8375 You're welcome! Glad you got a response
Do they accept crypto balance as a financial requirement in portugese consolates?
I don’t know but I would doubt it since it’s not recognized as official currency in Portugal
Of course not
@@seanlive6975 Yep, thats what I thought. It's kind of sad though, when you try to market your country as a crypto hub and you don't accept crypto.
How can i get a accomodation and how can open a bank account?
What is your passive income source?