Webinar - Moving to Portugal - SET 2024

Moving to Portugal on a D7 or D8 visa: how long does it take, what do consulates and AIMA ask for, and is the Golden Visa still worth it? Lisbon lawyer Dr. Sandra Gomes Pinto answers live questions from Portugalist readers on every step of the residency visa process. 👉 Planning your move? Talk to our team: https://www.sandragomespinto.com/contact Recorded in September 2024 with James Cave of Portugalist. Dr. Sandra explains why Portugal has gone from a country few Americans could place on a map to one of the top destinations they search for, and what it takes to move here without surprises. In this webinar, hosted by SGP - Sandra Gomes Pinto & Associados and Portugalist, she covers D7 and D8 requirements, realistic timelines, leases, dependants, the 120-day visa, renewals, permanent residency, returning Portuguese citizens and student visas. "Portugal has beautiful blue skies but lots of gray areas." – James Cave, Portugalist ⚠️ Recorded in 2024: income thresholds have changed since (in 2026 the D7 requires €920 a month and the D8 €3,680), and Portugal's new nationality law entered into force in May 2026. Contact us for the current rules. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✔ D7 vs. D8: passive vs. active income, and why it must come from abroad ✔ Who counts as a dependant: adult children and parents ✔ Realistic timelines, from the first steps to living in Portugal ✔ The D7 process step by step: NIF, bank account, accommodation, consulate, AIMA ✔ When the 120-day visa clock starts, and Schengen travel during the process ✔ Signing a lease before you arrive ✔ Why AIMA is getting stricter with the D8, and the Golden Visa backlog ✔ Renewals, permanent residency, returning Portuguese citizens and student visas QUICK ANSWERS FROM THE WEBINAR • When does the 120-day clock start? On the day your passport is stamped with the visa. • Is the consulate appointment an interview? No. It's a document check, with no questions about your motivation or political views. • Can a lease start only when you arrive? Legally yes, but in a hot rental market many landlords won't agree to it. • Will AIMA remind you when it's time to renew? No. You have to request the renewal appointment yourself. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome from Portugalist 02:08 Meet Dr. Sandra Gomes Pinto 10:23 D7 vs. D8: who each visa is for 12:50 Income requirements for the D7 and D8 15:30 Dependent children and parents 18:11 How long does the process take? 25:24 The D7 process step by step 31:24 AIMA is getting stricter with the D8 32:32 Apostilles: new rules in Canada and the UK 37:43 Do you have to move as soon as your visa is stamped? 40:01 Timing your lease 47:20 The AIMA strike: what it really means 48:51 Schengen days and the 120-day visa 50:33 The consulate appointment, VFS and AIMA explained 52:03 The D8: what the authorities ask for now 56:37 The Golden Visa: who it suits and why it's slow 1:03:56 Moving from another EU country (Article 116) 1:04:41 Renewals and permanent residency 1:07:20 Returning Portuguese citizens: tax benefits and support 1:10:04 Student visas: D4 and D5 1:11:27 How to give your application the best chance HOW SGP CAN HELP SGP is a Lisbon law firm led by Dr. Sandra Gomes Pinto, a lawyer for over 30 years. We have helped 500+ families and individuals move to and invest in Portugal, mainly from the US, Canada and the UK, across immigration, property, tax, and wills and inheritance. A lawyer from our team goes with you to your AIMA appointment. 📩 Contact us: https://www.sandragomespinto.com/contact ✉️ sgp@sandragomespinto.com 📱 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/351966291451 🧮 Free Visa Checker and Budget Calculator: https://www.sandragomespinto.com ⭐ Interested in SGP Membership (priority support and discounts on our services) contact us: 🎓 Interested in Our course about Moving to Portugal course contact us MORE FROM SGP 🎧 Podcast "Thinking about moving to Portugal?": https://open.spotify.com/show/6m6VK63... 🔔 Subscribe:    / @sandragomespinto112   LinkedIn:   / sandra-gomes-pinto-associados   Facebook:   / 100038880293044   📍 Av. Álvares Cabral, 84 – 1.º Dto, 1250-018 Lisboa, Portugal This video is general information, not legal advice. Portuguese immigration rules and AIMA practice change often, so get advice on your own situation before acting. Recorded in 2024. #MovingToPortugal #D7Visa #PortugalVisa