Golden Visa Process - Biometric Schedule

Member since 05 August 2021

DigAPonyMember05 August 2021 05:57:37

Hello, I'm new to the forum. We've elected to make a real estate investment for the Golden Visa program, and my family and i have been working with a Portuguese firm for the process. The property has been purchased and transferred (months ago, actually), and right now we're waiting for a schedule to upload our Biometric information at the SEF. Has anybody had any recent experience trying to get a schedule? Supposedly it's been difficult, but I just want to get confirmation since our process has been taking much longer than was explained to us. I understand the pandemic is a very large factor, I'm just very curious about other applicants' recent experiences with the SEF. Thank you, all.

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert05 August 2021 08:31:48

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Hi, Welcome

These SEF delays are due to the pandemic, but not only that... There are political issues that are delaying processes. This is a long story and it's not meant to be explained here...

As you are being supported by a portuguese firm, they can explain it to you better.

You can also try to get information about your process at these SEF offices, by email:

https://www.sef.pt/pt/pages/conteudo-de … spx?nID=53

Best Regards

DigAPony Member

Member since 05 August 2021

DigAPonyMember05 August 2021 08:44:51

Thank you for that, JohnnyPT. The firm has been addressing my concerns the best they can, but I feel they can't fully divulge the situation (perhaps related to the reasons you're referring to). We're just feeling a bit anxious, as it's been quite a few months of waiting and we would very much like the residence period to begin. Thanks again.