Portugal Golden Visa Update - Move to Portugal with Expats Portugal & Gilda Pereira - 8th Nov' 2022

Gilda Pereira from Ei! provides updates about global VFS offices and updates to SEF processing times.

Contact Gilda Pereira here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/ei-assessoria-migratoria/ Gilda and her team of experts assists customers across the globe in migrating to Portugal with a 98% success rate and 100% success rate after appeals.

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* CHAPTERS *
0:00 Video intro
0:38 Introduction to Gilda Pereira
4:30 Is SEF improving processing times?
8:25 Any updates on the US consulates processing times?
9:49 What can I do to speed up the application process for a D7 in Morocco?
11:39 From India, living in Dubai. Do I need to apostille D7 documents at Portuguese consulate?
14:11 Last week Gilda shared her email address and suggested we reach out (Keith & Caroline) but I didn’t write it down fast enough ... would you mind sharing again??
16:11 What is the process for Brits on SEF and the Biometric cards rebooking appointments?
19:45 What is the outlook for the Golden visa?
27:24 I applied for my D7 100 days ago at SF VFS. They are holding approvals, due to no SEF appointments available. How to proceed?
30:44 How do you get a foreign affairs email to CC? Is that applicable in the USA?
31:48 Can we get our passport back from SF during the visa approval process?
32:09 How long does an FBI background check remain valid?
32:52 We applied with SF VFS on Sept 2nd. When would be realistic for us to expect to hear a response?
35:35 I applied for immigration under 88.2 on 23rd of July, realistically when can I expect my 1st card?
37:44 Does the consulate in Washington DC accept applications via mail?
38:22 Are the wait times long to get VFS appointments in Morocco?
40:02 What are the rules for staying in Portugal on a D7 visa?
41:51 I'm in UAE on a residence visa. Can I apply for D7 from here or from my home country?
43:30 What is the objection to the Golden Visa?
45:05 Any news on Job Seeker Visa?
46:04 Does the Digital Nomad visa replace the D7 for remote workers with active income?
49:13 How do I know when and where my SEF appointment is upon Digital Nomad visa approval?
51:27 My job requires me to travel to various countries. Under the digital Nomad visa do you have to be in the country for 6 months?
53:01 Are they holding the approvals for all type of visas or just certain types?
54:33 Any delays with the consulate in Turkey?
55:26 If India has apostilled, would that substitute the Portuguese embassy attestation?
57:54 Is it 6 months from your visa or from the date of the permit?
58:01 How much does it generally cost (range) to go through the process with Ei?

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Shipping your possessions and pets to Portugal then contact Global International Relocation here: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/global-international-relocation/ 

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