D7 Visa - Residence Questions

As in all things Portuguese, what you need for the D7 visa depends on which consulate you are using, who you are talking to and the time of day. (tongue in cheek on the last one). I always recommend to anyone who is planning to apply for their Visa, to find a good expeditor (not a lawyer) such as Timely Solutions or Gail Aguiar. They are up to date on all the most recent changes to the rules and can guide you through the process. They are not expensive and worth every penny. Everybody's story is different as to what you need. For example, we did not need a copy of the referral's citizen card. A hotel room was not accepted, you had to have a full year lease that was registed with the tax office. When we applied, traveller's insurance was not acceptable. Now it is. Things change constantly and everyone's story is going to be personal to them. You also need an FBI background check. Some consulates require it to be apostilled. Others only if it was procured from a channeler. You will need proof of income and you will need to know how much income you have to show and how to present your income data. As I said, the rules keep changing and where you apply and who you talk to at the consulate all make a difference. Find yourself a good expeditor.