Getting Portuguese D7 Visas

1. Get a Portuguese fiscal number and open a personal bank account in Portugal (Note: discount code) - DONE
2. Rent an apartment - DONE
3. Assemble paperwork
   • Application form - Gail will do
   • Passport - DONE
   • One passport size photo; with blank background, and easily identifiable - DONE
   • Travel medical insurance (this is the most popular): allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation - DONE
   • Portuguese criminal record clearance form - Gail will do
   • Background check with apostle - DONE
   • Proof of sufficient funds, i.e., bank statements for the last six months - DONE
   • Proof of income tax paper for the previous two years - DONE
   • Proof of passive/stable income (which is 705 euros/month, or €8460/year + 50% for spouse, totaling €12690/year) - DONE
   • Portuguese tax number - DONE
   • Portuguese bank account, which has €12690 for both - DONE
   • Cover letter - Gail will do
     • Needs Joel's personal statement
   • Accommodation agreement from Portugal - DONE
   • Marriage certificate - DONE
4. Send in paperwork
5. Arrange and attend a meeting with the Immigration & Borders Service – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) – in Portugal

Useful information

• https://www.atlys.com/country/portugal/national-type-d-7-visa#1-the-d7-visa-application-form
• Residency requirements from the Portuguese government