Andrew Finnie
Scottish looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 24 June 2024
AIMA Appointment, NISS and Health Insurance by PaulDukey
Hi all, My AIMA appointment is next month and I don't have a health insurance within Portugal. Could someone confirm that it is needed for my AIMA and more importantly then, how to go about getting one. Thanks.
@daviejamieson03thanks for info I had my temp visa from Oct 23 until Jan 24. I get told I’m in the system…but patience appears to be the game. Read More
AIMA Appointment, NISS and Health Insurance by PaulDukey
Hi all, My AIMA appointment is next month and I don't have a health insurance within Portugal. Could someone confirm that it is needed for my AIMA and more importantly then, how to go about getting one. Thanks.
Is anyone getting appts with aima? Been waiting since Jan 24… Read More
AIMA Appointment, NISS and Health Insurance by PaulDukey
Hi all, My AIMA appointment is next month and I don't have a health insurance within Portugal. Could someone confirm that it is needed for my AIMA and more importantly then, how to go about getting one. Thanks.
@PaulDukey Can I ask when you applied for your appt I’ve been waiting since Jan 24. D7 visa Read More
D7 visa process by Andrew Finnie
Hi folks,I got my 4 month temporary visa end of Oct 23 and this ended Jan 24 with no appointment with Aima for my residency. Despite calling several times i am told i am in the system and no appts are available, is this normal, do you simply just ...
Hi,My 4 month visa ran out in Jan 24 I still await an appt to get my 2 year visa. There is no chance of getting any appts just now... Read More
AIMA Appointment 15th October by samwilliams20
Hi,Would anyone be able to issue some advice.I received by Visa from the Portuguese Embassy in London in June with a pre booked appointment for 15th October in Porto.So I attended my appointment Tuesday at AIMA, I gave them all of my Documents, They ...
Hi how did you get a pre booked appt? I have been waiting since October last year D7 visa? Read More
D7 visa process
Hi folks,I got my 4 month temporary visa end of Oct 23 and this ended Jan 24 with no appointment with Aima for my residency. Despite calling several times i am told i am in the system and no appts are available, is this normal, do you simply just ... Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
@Toshiro123the 4 month temporary visa from the UK is easy. Your problem will be getting the residency permit. my 4 months ended January and still no appt with AIMA to get my permit and residency card.Albeit the Portuguese government has extended ... Read More
AIMA Appointments by AnahitMkh
hey everyone,could you inform me, what was the longest period that AIMA didn't open slots for appointments?
I have been waiting since October 23. I am told i am in the system but no appt as yet. Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
@JohnnyPT what about all visas being extended to june 25? my temp visa ran out 30 Jan but ive been told at faro airport to carry all docs with evidence. i therefore live here and go between here and UK regular well in excess of 90 days? Read More
Move to Portugal before D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
My friends moved to Portugal last year right after her husband and she had their D7 Visa VSF appointment. They didn’t wait for the approval before moving. Fortunately, for them, they were approved and are living there now. Even have their AIMA ...
@reynbod2003hi im still waiting on apointnent my temp visa from Uzk ended on 30th Jan. how did you get your appt? when did you apply?as all visas have been extended i live here wziting on my appoibtnent with nonissues… Read More
Getting Through to AIMA by Phone for Residency Visa by wordsmith555
Bom dia. I have been trying to call the 2 AIMA numbers to schedule the second stage of the D7 visa. My call goes immediately to a recorded message, first in Portuguese, then in English, giving the AIMA website details. Then the message begins anew, ...
Yes Faro main Aima office that deals with everything…head into Faro centre veryveasy to find… i will upload my document to show you what it looks like Read More
Getting Through to AIMA by Phone for Residency Visa by wordsmith555
Bom dia. I have been trying to call the 2 AIMA numbers to schedule the second stage of the D7 visa. My call goes immediately to a recorded message, first in Portuguese, then in English, giving the AIMA website details. Then the message begins anew, ...
Hi,You cant get an appt on the telephone or any method at this time. I want into Faro and got a certified document with a ref number and all my details regards getting a further appt. I also spoke to someone yesterday on the telephone, as i am in ... Read More
AIMA Appointment: Any Strategy? by wordsmith555
Bom dia. I received my D7 travel visa without an AIMA appt in it and with a separate letter stating that I had to make the appt with AIMA myself. Following the suggestion of a successful applicant, I have been sending an email reqesting an ...
Getting an appointment is almost like winning the lottery, i have tried everything and have been told to be patient and wait. When you go to the local office they will give you a ref number and a certified document this proves and puts you in the ... Read More
AIMA D7 appointment for 2nd stage by Jac g
Help have tried for months to get appointments for hubby and I with no joy, anyone managed to secure one and if so how ? Thanks
@Jac ggood luck my first stage visa ended in January. Tried everything and no follow up appointments. Although having visited Faro in November i have a reference number and a stamped certified sheet confirming i have been in and tried. i am now ... Read More
D7 temp 4 month visa by Andrew Finnie
Hi i previously mentioned i have this and it ended in January, With the rules now extending visa’s etc to June 25 does this extend my temp visa to this date and does this mean i can some and go to Portugal as i wish and not restricted to the ...
Ive been back and forward since October. i was told in Jan my visa was extended to June, as June 24 extended to June 25 presumed i would be included as i have done everything and not my issue?? Read More
D7 temp 4 month visa
Hi i previously mentioned i have this and it ended in January, With the rules now extending visa’s etc to June 25 does this extend my temp visa to this date and does this mean i can some and go to Portugal as i wish and not restricted to the ... Read More
Health Insurance for D7 Visa by UKMark
Hi, I'm looking around for the Health Insurance required for the D7 application. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? A rough idea of the cost would be appreciated too. I am in early 50s and my wife in her late 40s would ideally like ...
Health insurance is easy to purchase via your bank… Read More
AIMA D7 appointment for 2nd stage by Jac g
Help have tried for months to get appointments for hubby and I with no joy, anyone managed to secure one and if so how ? Thanks
@JRTRUEMAany idea where to find yellow book?? Read More
D7 visa appointment by Andrew Finnie
Hi,I had my temporary visa from the UK, this ended 30th January. I still await my meeting with AIMA. I have emailed, telephoned and visited Faro. I have reference numbers and constantly being informed you just have to wait. I’m in the system ...
@JohnnyPTdoes this mean my temporary extends until my appointment and i can stay as long as possible in Portugal? mire than 90 days Read More
D7 visa appointment by Andrew Finnie
Hi,I had my temporary visa from the UK, this ended 30th January. I still await my meeting with AIMA. I have emailed, telephoned and visited Faro. I have reference numbers and constantly being informed you just have to wait. I’m in the system ...
@petswantotal waste of time they only look at the screen and state you havnt got an appointment yet.My temp visa ended at the end of Jan and all visas have been extended to June 25. i have no idea i what this means for me as i spend more time in ... Read More
D7 visa appointment
Hi,I had my temporary visa from the UK, this ended 30th January. I still await my meeting with AIMA. I have emailed, telephoned and visited Faro. I have reference numbers and constantly being informed you just have to wait. I’m in the system ... Read More