Awaiting Pre-Approval (Stage 2)

[myakira]

Congrats. Now begins the wait for biometrics. Anothe forum user raised the same issue here:

SEF Scheduling Update

Dear All, I just did my biometrics. Does anyone have an idea what’s the expected time for receiving the residence card after biometrics? I want to stay in Portugal after my biometrics until my residence card is issued. Is it ok to stay here until the residence card is issued even if my Schengen visa has expired?