Portugal embassies not working

Last activity 22 July 2021 by nz7521137

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Dany BaydounActive member22 July 2021 07:23:12

Hello guys, i've been trying to contact the embassy in Cyprus for 3 months for the D7 visa without any answer. I contacted the ministry of foreign affairs in portugal in order to complain and all what they say that i should contact the embassy.
An acquaintance told me that the embassies aren't working due to a decision from the Portuguese parliament to minimize work in all embassies because they dont want any foreigners coming to portugal due to covid-19. Is this true? And id true, is there a timeframe for decision? Any turnarounds or advices?

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert22 July 2021 08:21:37

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That may be a good reason, while group immunity is not achieved, which is only expected in September/October.

But it also goes against what is indicated here regarding Lebanon:

ALLOWED (Essential and non-essential travel)
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/conten … d-portugal

Perhaps it is better to wait until September...

nz7521137Portugal Advisor22 July 2021 21:30:58

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I think that there is a lot not working in Portugal, so why would the embassies be the exception . I think that there are no good reasons for this, but I agree with JohnnyPT that they might just be following orders.

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