How To Live In Portugal For 2+ Years: Converting Your D7 Visa To A Temporary Residence Permit

What is the temporary residence permit? Are you eligible to apply for the temporary residence permit in Portugal? How long is the temporary residence permit valid? What do you need to apply? In this video, I will answer all these questions and more as I explain everything you need to know about the general regime for the Portuguese temporary residence permit.
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[@tonysomewhere5920]

you are back! so nice to see you again.

[@luisrivas3509]

Welcome back, glad to see you in a new video. Thank you for the information.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

You're welcome, Luis. Glad to be back!

[@muhammadaehtesham4011]

I am waiting your video. Now happy to see your video

[@karansandhey]

Glad to see, you uploaded video after long time 🤗

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Thanks, Karandeep. Glad to be back!

[@karansandhey]

@@JuliaRochelleAbroad now keep uploading videos regularly if possible.☺️

[@billhennessey6374]

Superb explanation, thank you!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

You're welcome Bill!

[@kathleengardner5049]

Thank you! I love your hair too!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Thank you!

[@rambler7903]

Hi, Can you please make a video of real time experience of renewal (after 2 years ) procedure of D7 Resident Permit.

[@marvellousmicheals9851]

Hey Julia, Very informative video thanks. I was wondering if you knew what tax would be like or how it's calculated for new arrivals on the d7 visa who are coming because they are able to work remotely

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Working on a video about taxes right now!

[@noonoo3000]

Thank you for the information. How can I get a NIF and open a bank account myself?

[@simon.p.anderson]

Thank you, Julia.. This was incredibly helpful. Two questions: 1. Is the temporary residence permit issued on the day of the SEF appointment? 2. What happens if the SEF appointment falls outside the 120-day D7 visa period? Thanks!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

You’re welcome Simon! 1. Yes,but I only received a sheet of paper at the appointment. The card came in the mail soon after. 2. The key thing is to schedule the appointment before the end of that period. As long as you have an appointment scheduled, you are allowed to stay. Go see my other video about my appointment at SEF for more details! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWlh2Omh9minrM

[@samdemian1668]

Julia, Thank you for the wonderful video. One piece of information I want to double-check. You said that a temporary resident can be away from Portugal for 8 months and even more with SEF's approval. My understanding is that to maintain the temporary residency, one must spend 183 days a year in Portugal, am I wrong, or did the rules change recently??

[@sarmi1993]

Do I need to maintain requirements even for the 2nd year of D7 visa?

[@omarkhalid246]

Hi Julia, can you please advise if an individual can seek employment and work full time in Portugal after obtaining temporary residence visa via d7?

[@mm3729]

Hi Julia, how do you receive the residence card? Do you need to be at home to collect it or they drop it in the mailbox? Am travelling for a few weeks after my SEF appointment, wondering if that affects anything

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

If you aren't home, they will leave a note in your box and you will need to collect it from the post office

[@sandus]

Anyeone please respond to me. Can Sri Lankans apply for a D7 VISA ?

[@kylehamilton7485]

As someone who’s looking to apply for the D7 in a few months - where did you find your health coverage?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I got a Multicare insurance plan through Fidelidade in Portugal before I applied for the D7 visa

[@musahassan1918]

What a requirement d7 visa from Kuwait...??

[@rebeccabaxterbard8073]

Hi, your video is super straightforward and full of helpful links, thanks! Do you know if family unification would apply in the following situation? My dad is an American who has been a permanent resident of Portugal for 30 years. He married a Portuguese woman & after they had my brother (Portuguese) sadly, she passed away. He never got his citizenship because he has dyslexia with learning languages. He can get by speaking but no reading or writing. He is getting older and has a beautiful house in the Algarve. I would like to be able to go and take care of him. My husband would qualify for the D7 (as a digital nomad) but I'm hoping there is another way. I would like to get citizenship eventually. I'm a 55 year old American. Thanks if you can help!

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I'm not super familiar with family reunification, but maybe you can get it through your brother and then your husband can get it through you?

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Checkout ..."Algarve addicts"

[@mdrasel2746]

Can u give one protugal visa please .

[@TheAshleydelmar]

For the housing requirements, can you bring proof that you are living with a friend or relative?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

If I understand correctly, they are phasing this out (term of responsibility). Check with your local consulate what they are looking for

[@henrison]

I'm a Portuguese living in the US and my Wife is a US Citizen we are looking to go back to Portugal do you know the step in this case like me being a PT citizen ?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

If you have Portuguese citizenship, your wife can apply for the family reunification visa

[@annlazzarino4827]

Hi Julia- do you have a real estate agent contact in Portugal you can share? We’re looking at rentals in Portugal and not sure who we should talk to

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Still looking for one myself

[@nicc8268]

Are you given an ID card during this process, and if so when?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Yes, you get a temporary residence permit card with your picture and info. I received mine pretty soon after my SEF appointment. You can watch a video about my SEF experience here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWlh2Omh9minrM

[@sidehustle8396]

Great vid Julia. Sorry if I'm being stupid but if the D7 is only 4 months, how do you show proof of accom for 6 months? Thanks

[@newone6410]

D7 visa is only intended for you to enter the country for a period of up to 4 months. In those 4 months you need to open bank account, find housing (at least 6 moths worth), get your tax number, setup appointment with immigration office (SEF) , etc. Before the four months are up, to need to deliver all your documents to the immigration office (SEF). If everything is in order, the immigration office (SEF) will give you a temporary resident permit (TRP) good for up to 2 years. So to recap: D7 is only to enter Portugal and good for up to 4 months; TRP is good for up to 2 years. If you can't prove accommodation for at least 6 months you will never get the TRP and must leave Portugal once the 4 months are up.

[@sidehustle8396]

Wow! Thank you so much. I actually have a British passport which allows me to go to Portugal for 3 months at a time, do I even need the D7? Ie, if I got everything ready in that time (accom, docs etc) could I go straight to SEF for the visa app?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

@@newone6410 Agreed, just a note that it is sometimes not possible to get an appointment with SEF for the temporary resident permit in 4 months but as long as you have your appointment scheduled, you'll be okay.

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

@@sidehustle8396 No, you need to apply for the D7 visa first in your home country

[@Skw384]

How do I prove that I stayed 16 months in Portugal over the period of 2 years?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I wasn't asked to prove it for my renewal. I think it's more something they check on through passport control data

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

What’s your biggest confusion about the temporary residence permit? Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll try to help you out :)

[@tomgarify]

Is the process made more complicated if you're not a Portuguese speaker? I've been learning Portuguese for a few months in preparation for my move, but wouldn't feel comfortable communicating in Portuguese yet 🤣

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

@@tomgarify Any Portuguese is always helpful. I didn't speak much at my visit to SEF and I was able to get through it. You can watch a video about my SEF experience here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWlh2Omh9minrM

[@tombirch5029]

Hey, looking forward to the move, Thanks for the tips! I'm wondering about the accommodation side. How did you line up the lease agreement with your arrival? Must have been hard to trust that you would like the place/area just from the pics!

[@user-or4ez1wk9f]

Is the residency requirement 6 months per year or 8 per year?

[@newone6410]

Either one. 6 months, if it's uninterrupted e.g. Jan-July, Feb-Aug, March-Oct, May-Dec, etc. If it's interrupted, each period has to be of at least 4 moths e.g. Feb-June and Aug-Dec

[@zaeem.ul.hassankhatri8335]

How many taxes to pay in case I am on job?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

This site has a good breakdown of the tax brackets: taxsummaries.pwc.com/portugal/individual/taxes-on-personal-income

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Did Portugal change the entry process for digital nomads??

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Can you clarify your question more? I’m not sure what you mean

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

The D7 visa is still available and it allows you to live Portugal off independent income

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@JuliaRochelleAbroad That's probably the visa I was thinking of. So they let you stay for 2 years if you have independent contractor status. I think Spain was going into the same thing.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@JuliaRochelleAbroad I like the region around the Algarve. Southern Spain is nice too 🌴

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Yes exactly, that was my situation when I moved to Portugal. There is no language requirement but there is a minimum stay requirement which I think is generous (up to 6 months at a time and 8 months total). You can renew the visa for 3 years

[@Seelan295]

♦️Can you help me♦️ How can get work permit visa from purtugal

[@ashleytanner06]

Yes

[@hala1131]

What about the timeline of getting the card? after SEF appointment. My fiance lives in Lisbon right now. they told him that he will receive it. they didnt precise. thx a lot

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

I received my temporary residence permit card pretty soon after my SEF appointment. You can watch a video about my SEF experience here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWlh2Omh9minrM

[@ghassanjenainaty4212]

Thanks for your efforts in making this amazing video. I am from Beirut lebanon and planning to make Portugal as my second home but have been waiting for the best chance and still have nothing in my hands except preparing myself technically to become digital nomad ! My question: if i managed to find good remote job at a company outside Portugal with a monthly income 2700$ per month will i managed to receive the D7 visa? If i managed to come to Portugal through this visa will i be able to apply for permanent residency and citizen ship for the long run ?

[@JuliaRochelleAbroad]

Yes, that’s way above the minimum for wage in Portugal. After 5 years of residency you can apply for permanent residency and/or citizenship