# Type C (short stay) or Type D (Nation Visa) For Biometrics appointment:

**URL:** <https://community.nomadgate.com/t/type-c-short-stay-or-type-d-nation-visa-for-biometrics-appointment/75915>\
**Category:** Portugal Golden Visa\
**Tags:** portugal, golden-visa\
**Created:** [January 27, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/type-c-short-stay-or-type-d-nation-visa-for-biometrics-appointment/75915 "2026-01-27T17:05:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/type-c-short-stay-or-type-d-nation-visa-for-biometrics-appointment/75915/1 "2026-01-27T17:05:36Z")

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**Question for AIMA Biometrics (ARI / Golden Visa)**

I’d like to ask about real-world experience.  
For those who attended Biometrics, what type of visa did you use to enter Portugal for your **AIMA biometrics appointment**?

- **Type C (Schengen)**
- or **Type D (National)**

I recently applied for a \*\*Type C visa via TLS \*\*, but TLS called to inform me that the **Consulate has flagged my case** and may consider changing it to a **Type D visa**. They said the Consulate may contact me again after reviewing my documents.

I’m trying to understand what is **commonly accepted in practice** and whether others have faced a similar situation, **so I can respond properly to the Consulate based on real experiences**.

Thanks very much in advance

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**Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/type-c-short-stay-or-type-d-nation-visa-for-biometrics-appointment/75915/2 "2026-01-27T17:14:53Z")

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If consulate issues Type D, it is better for you.

Type D is understood that you are going to Portugal to finalise your long term residency.

Type C is a tourist visa.

Aima does not care which one you have as long as you enter the country legally (show them passport stamp and boarding pass).