# \#d7-visa **URL:** https://community.nomadgate.com/tag/d7-visa/53.md [Latest](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.nomadgate.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.nomadgate.com/tags.md) --- ## [D7 renewal and chasing up residence cards advice](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-renewal-and-chasing-up-residence-cards-advice/72876)
**Author:** [@mcroyjoann](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mcroyjoann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-renewal-and-chasing-up-residence-cards-advice/72876 "2025-10-31T08:37:08Z")
Has anyone gone through the D7 renewal in Portugal? Any advice or tips on where to start, sites, links? anything useful please. We did our own visa application back in March 23 but still not received our residence cards… --- ## [SWP as a source of Passive income for D7 visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/swp-as-a-source-of-passive-income-for-d7-visa/71875)
**Author:** [@Lokesh\_Kumar](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Lokesh_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/swp-as-a-source-of-passive-income-for-d7-visa/71875 "2025-06-07T09:17:09Z")
One of the best ways of generating good passive income is going for a SWP (Systematic withdrawal plan) from a MF. However I cannot find SWP listed a source of passive income for any of European countries although SWP is … --- ## [Wiki: Validity of expired documents and permits (Portugal)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-validity-of-expired-documents-and-permits-portugal/64472)
**Author:** [@Garbonzo](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Garbonzo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wiki-validity-of-expired-documents-and-permits-portugal/64472 "2025-04-04T01:06:10Z")
At present, documents and expired residence permits are automatically valid through June 30, 2025. This wiki tracks current status of such extensions. Last Updated June 7 2025: While there is no official word from Por… --- ## [Portugal D7 Visa Approval Timeline](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-visa-approval-timeline/53577)
**Author:** [@shrinidhister](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/shrinidhister)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-visa-approval-timeline/53577 "2025-02-08T13:49:30Z")
Hello everyone, I am Shree from India and I have applied for D7 visa from VFS Delhi on Sept 14th 2022. I would like to know the status and timelines for visa approval specifically from Asian countries. Currently it is … --- ## [D7-Visa - Any advice is greatly appreciated!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-any-advice-is-greatly-appreciated/67346)
**Author:** [@kevinkite](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kevinkite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-any-advice-is-greatly-appreciated/67346 "2024-11-10T19:09:31Z")
I’m just getting started in the process (less than a week in planning so far) but I’m starting to get a clear understanding of the steps and requirements. I’m a little confused about income requirements. I have $45k USD … --- ## [Portugal D7 Visa from Remote work](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-visa-from-remote-work/38467)
**Author:** [@duden](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/duden)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-visa-from-remote-work/38467 "2024-10-14T16:50:16Z")
I’m looking at residency options in Europe that could be converted to citizenship later. Portugal’s D7 visa stands out. I work at a remote company as a contractor. I would like to know if I’m eligible for a D7 visa. I c… --- ## [Tech startup in PT](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/tech-startup-in-pt/65052)
**Author:** [@MadeiraBound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/MadeiraBound)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/tech-startup-in-pt/65052 "2024-07-02T12:30:12Z")
I’m am looking to launch a tech startup in Portugal and believe it will take me about a year to two years to build up a client base sufficient to be able to hire 10 people who will work remotely to qualify for the STEM v… --- ## [Seeking D7 for 🇵🇹 for family](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/seeking-d7-for-for-family/65050)
**Author:** [@MadeiraBound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/MadeiraBound)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/seeking-d7-for-for-family/65050 "2024-06-27T13:41:08Z")
I’m trying to figure out if I should go ahead and get an immigration lawyer to handle my Portugal visa paperwork not only due to expedience but because I have had a horrific experience with VFS in the US. I am in the pr… --- ## [Converting from D7 to Golden Visa!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/converting-from-d7-to-golden-visa/39439)
**Author:** [@arasekhi](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/arasekhi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/converting-from-d7-to-golden-visa/39439 "2024-06-15T13:55:35Z")
Just wondering if anyone has had experience first moving to Portugal with a D7 and then changing after some time to the Golden Visa (e.g. in case you can no longer stay in Portugal for the required durations to qualify f… --- ## [Opening Portugal Based Bank Account For D7 Visa Application](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/opening-portugal-based-bank-account-for-d7-visa-application/64200)
**Author:** [@InternetUser](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/InternetUser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/opening-portugal-based-bank-account-for-d7-visa-application/64200 "2024-05-24T05:38:43Z")
Hi. I am gathering documentation required to apply for a passive income D7 Visa in July this year. I was advised to open a bank account in Portugal then deposit at least € 12,000 in the account. It appears that the ban… --- ## [2 UK passports & Portugal D7 visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/2-uk-passports-portugal-d7-visa/63566)
**Author:** [@roamer\_boy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/roamer_boy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/2-uk-passports-portugal-d7-visa/63566 "2024-04-01T08:03:29Z")
I have applied for the NHR and the D7 Visa. I have had the first interview at the Visa / Consulate and submitted the paperwork - all went OK except that they needed more proof of income - they will accept a letter from … --- ## [Apply for D7 with the rent of the GV property](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/apply-for-d7-with-the-rent-of-the-gv-property/63208)
**Author:** [@wresinski](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/wresinski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/apply-for-d7-with-the-rent-of-the-gv-property/63208 "2024-03-07T13:24:21Z")
Hi everyone. I am a GV applicant who has not yet received pre-approval. I’m a little tired of waiting and considering giving up GV and applying for D7 instead. Is it possible for me to use the rent from my property in L… --- ## [What counts as proof of residency for D7 application?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-counts-as-proof-of-residency-for-d7-application/63071)
**Author:** [@mcroyjoann](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mcroyjoann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-counts-as-proof-of-residency-for-d7-application/63071 "2024-03-03T20:39:05Z")
Does anyone know if booking on a campsite for a year would count as Proof of residency or booking a property on AirBnB, booking.com or similar? --- ## [! Naturalization/citizenship requirement changes potentially coming in Portugal!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/naturalization-citizenship-requirement-changes-potentially-coming-in-portugal/61050)
**Author:** [@AussieInExile](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/AussieInExile)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/naturalization-citizenship-requirement-changes-potentially-coming-in-portugal/61050 "2024-01-05T21:38:17Z")
There might be some changes to Portuguese/Portugal citizenship coming down the line… anyone know more about this? Seems like a bit of a vague article… TLDR, they are considering lowering the time required to reach cit… --- ## [AIMA success for D7 application](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-success-for-d7-application/62216)
**Author:** [@mcroyjoann](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mcroyjoann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/aima-success-for-d7-application/62216 "2023-12-22T01:33:23Z")
We had our D7 interview in Manchester on 18.10.23 and produced all our paperwork. We got a response from AIMA on 4.12.23 for 1 more piece of paperwork which we produced the same day. Received an email 11.12.23 to go to m… --- ## [Visa appointment at Manchester consulate for Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/visa-appointment-at-manchester-consulate-for-portugal/61306)
**Author:** [@mcroyjoann](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mcroyjoann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/visa-appointment-at-manchester-consulate-for-portugal/61306 "2023-10-01T13:44:32Z")
After several long months we now have all our ‘ducks in a row’ ready for our Portuguese D7 visa, but am unable to get an appointment using the VFS booking system at Manchester consulate. The system simply says no appoin… --- ## [Highly recommended D7 Lawyer?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/highly-recommended-d7-lawyer/59958)
**Author:** [@davidteaston](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/davidteaston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/highly-recommended-d7-lawyer/59958 "2023-09-21T15:10:48Z")
Hi. I’ve read some worrying general comments about immigration lawyers. Let’s be positive: please recommend, based on your personal experience, a really good lawyer! Thanks! --- ## [\[Portugal D7\] Family Emergency - Can Leave Before Receiving Residence Card?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-family-emergency-can-leave-before-receiving-residence-card/60986)
**Author:** [@Fafhrd](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Fafhrd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugal-d7-family-emergency-can-leave-before-receiving-residence-card/60986 "2023-09-05T21:23:30Z")
I just had the SEF appointment yesterday for my D7 residency in Portugal. I submitted all my documents, paid my fee, and received the paper temporary proof. I, of course, haven’t received the actual card yet. Unfortunate… --- ## [D7: lawyer unnecessary, advisable or essential?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-lawyer-unnecessary-advisable-or-essential/59162)
**Author:** [@davidteaston](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/davidteaston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-lawyer-unnecessary-advisable-or-essential/59162 "2023-07-27T12:11:35Z")
Hi. Is there a simple answer to the above, from those with experience? Whatever the answer, what is a reasonable fee, excluding NIF and bank account? Many thanks. --- ## [D7 Visa stay requirement](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-stay-requirement/25192)
**Author:** [@hay.alex](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/hay.alex)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-stay-requirement/25192 "2023-07-05T14:40:47Z")
Hi all, I’ve been looking at D7 vs Golden Visa, and it seems to me the main difference to the holder is that under the D7 you actually have to stay in Portugal for a significant time each year. That said, in the various… --- ## [NIF, D7, and tax representative](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/nif-d7-and-tax-representative/56971)
**Author:** [@kevin.goog](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kevin.goog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/nif-d7-and-tax-representative/56971 "2023-06-21T11:42:46Z")
Hi, I am looking to apply for NIF and perhaps eventually D7. I read here that you no longer need a legal representative to maintain your NIF number, does that mean I do not need one to apply for one if I am outside Port… --- ## [Portugese D7 retirement visa link](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugese-d7-retirement-visa-link/58980)
**Author:** [@mcroyjoann](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/mcroyjoann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portugese-d7-retirement-visa-link/58980 "2023-06-02T22:04:48Z")
Hi, i can see lots of advice about the D7 retirment visa but has anyone got a link for the actual application form. Im struggling to find it online --- ## [Wait time for D7 visa after interview](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wait-time-for-d7-visa-after-interview/43901)
**Author:** [@ngsydennis](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ngsydennis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wait-time-for-d7-visa-after-interview/43901 "2023-05-10T14:45:02Z")
Hi Have anybody applied for D7 visa for Portuguese residence from Portugal consulate in Vancouver? Can you tell me how long do I have to wait to receive the visa after the interview? Thanks --- ## [D7 visa meeting in SEF (once in Portugal)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-meeting-in-sef-once-in-portugal/29782)
**Author:** [@Maria\_Sen](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Maria_Sen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-meeting-in-sef-once-in-portugal/29782 "2023-04-20T13:16:03Z")
Hello Community. I have recently got a D7 visa to enter the country for a period of 4 months. I already have an appointment, scheduled in SEF. I am wondering what kind of documents should I bring to this appointment? … --- ## [Questions about Bison Bank](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-bison-bank/56369)
**Author:** [@emstjohn](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/emstjohn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-bison-bank/56369 "2023-03-11T20:47:21Z")
Hi All, We did our GV investment through Bison Bank as many of you did. We were pre-approved thru SEF in March 2021 and have still not had biometrics appts (canceled one set in Sept 2021 because of COVID and flight can… --- ## [D7 or Golden Visa for Portugal—Which One to Choose?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-or-golden-visa-for-portugal-which-one-to-choose/29694)
**Author:** [@hanna](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/hanna)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-or-golden-visa-for-portugal-which-one-to-choose/29694 "2023-02-24T11:06:20Z")
If you are considering moving to or basing yourself in Portugal, you may have come across two popular paths of doing so: The D7 visa and the Golden Visa. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at h… --- ## [Staying in Portugal with Expired D7 - What Are the Risks?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/staying-in-portugal-with-expired-d7-what-are-the-risks/54897)
**Author:** [@kane](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 6:24am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/staying-in-portugal-with-expired-d7-what-are-the-risks/54897 "2022-12-22T06:24:00Z")
I’m going to enter Portugal soon with a D7 visa, and I am not able to get an appointment at any SEF bureau. In fact, what I heard from my immigration lawyer is SEF stopped giving appointments indefinitely. Which means I … --- ## [D7 Visa Portugal Lawyers](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-portugal-lawyers/53459)
**Author:** [@ValerieVal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ValerieVal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/d7-visa-portugal-lawyers/53459 "2022-09-29T18:00:28Z")
Who is your lawyer or lawyer company for the Portugal d7 visa process? Are you happy with them? Is there anyone who have completed his/her process and got the residence permit smoothly? --- ## [Questions about moving to Portugal on a D-7 Visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-moving-to-portugal-on-a-d-7-visa/52900)
**Author:** [@thiswayupbook](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/thiswayupbook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/questions-about-moving-to-portugal-on-a-d-7-visa/52900 "2022-09-08T05:55:04Z")
Hi All - We are planning to move from New Zealand to Portugal next year. Both of our sons live in Europe, and we are about to become grandparents, and NZ is just too far away! I have a couple of questions for those of… --- ## [Using savings for D7 visa?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/using-savings-for-d7-visa/52477)
**Author:** [@nadsburrows](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/nadsburrows)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/using-savings-for-d7-visa/52477 "2022-08-25T12:42:35Z")
Good day all Please can someone advise on how much savings is needed for D7 visa route if using only savings? Also, my husband is South African, myself and my son are British and South African. If we are going to apply… [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/tag/d7-visa/53.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=d7-visa)