Can I Enter Portugal with "OK to Board" Status? (I have only pre-approval)

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These links may be helpful in relation to the Airlines. Not exactly your situation, but may be helpful with regard to the airlines mentioned…

Awaiting SEF biometric appointment while on Schengen visa

Then you need to get a prior clearance (Ok to Board) from the airlines: i knew Turkish and Emirates do that, and enter Schengen in PT.

HOW-TO: GV Automatic Online Renewal Procedure (Jan 2023→)

Prior to departure from Lisbon I asked the airlines (Emirates) to send me the copy of booking with “ok to board” mark.

Travelling on expired golden visa residence permit

I do also have an expired card, but sought for Schengen visa to avoid these kind of issues and whenever possible I would suggest getting a Schengen visa when the cards expire - though I am aware that this is not as easy as it is written. In the meanwhile, I would also print out the decree that spells out the extension - in theory with that decree even the expired cards should be valid - but it is all in theory. I’ve previously written here that Turkish airlines let people get on planes with SE…

Awaiting Biometrics (Stage 3)

Dear all, I first wish everyone a happy new year… You might recall me writing about travelling to Portugal without the Schengen visa… I double-checked this with my lawyer… Here is what I heard from lawyers + my observations… My lawyers has told me that If someone has an expired residency card that person can travel to Portugal with the expired card + SEF appointment to renew it (without the Schengen visa)… The current residency cards’ validity period are extended till end of March… As I menti…