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5 years ago

For visa: 6+ month lease of what?

5 years ago
What can you lease to satisfy the proof of accommodations? Only exclusions I've seen are hotels and Airbnbs, unless registered with Financias.

Official and popular sources are vague about what is an accommodation. The Washington DC embassy states "...guaranteed housing..". SF consulate states "...permanent address in Portugal (property purchase or lease)...". A popular guide for US citizens moving to Portugal states "...temporary accommodations...". I'll be applying at the Bangkok embassy, which states "Accommodation details and contact of the place of stay...". (Context for quotes below if you're interested)

Uniplaces advises landlords that you can lease a single cuarto (room) and register it with Financias.
http://portal.uniplaces.com/pt-pt/contrato-arrendamento-quarto/

So why not lease a quarto for 150 euros with no intention of using it except to include the lease in a visa request? Once in Portugal, stay in Airbnbs or hotels until finding an apartment to lease. Settle up with the quarto owner. Change address where needed.

- Context for the quotes. No URLS because Google.
Washington DC Embassy: "Proof that applicant has guaranteed housing in Portugal"

SF Consulate "Proof of permanent address in Portugal (property purchase or lease)"

US citizens moving to Portugal: residence visa (type 1) process and tips / 2018: "...temporary accommodations..."

Bangkok Embassy "Accommodation details and contact of the place of stay in Portugal."

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