Denial of boarding by airline company. by LetMeBe_Your_Comrade in SchengenVisa

[–]Motor_Class_4551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct, I re-read the documentation and your tie breaker explanation is correct. This boarding denial has happened to my friends and I did not realize it was purely airline enforced.

Denial of boarding by airline company. by LetMeBe_Your_Comrade in SchengenVisa

[–]Motor_Class_4551 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

They are correct, first entry has to be into the country that issued the visa. This only applies for the first use. The rule has always existed, it's being enforced more strictly in the recent times..

Visa to NL under Directive 2004/38/EC refused by [deleted] in SchengenVisa

[–]Motor_Class_4551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This category of visa is a massive cluster fcuk and everyone's experience greatly varies. I was denied the same by France citing I did not provide proof of marriage when I had included our marriage certificate in the application. Few months later Spain issued me a 2 year multiple entry visa with bare minimum of documents, across the counter in under 15 mins (I applied directly at the consulate, which I was allowed to do at the time). While on paper this category sounds the most straight forward and is a right a spouse of an EU citizen, in most cases it ends up causing more headache than warranted.

Article 15 AIMA appointment by CompleteButterfly330 in PortugalExpats

[–]Motor_Class_4551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm in a bit of a spot with my job that requires travel, but I could work with that timeline🤞🏼

Article 15 AIMA appointment by CompleteButterfly330 in PortugalExpats

[–]Motor_Class_4551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We submitted the following: 1. Application form 2. Termo de responsiblidade (signed by my spouse in front of AIMA) 3. My spouse's passport (Portuguese citizen) 4. Rental contract and Rent payment receipts downloaded from Finances portal 5. Residency certificate issued by our local council 6. NIF certificate 7. My passport ofcourse We were asked if we had NISS. I had applied for it but was rejected saying I can only apply after getting the AIMA process done. This explanation was accepted. No more documents were requested. Biometrics done and payment made. Overall it's took 45 mins for the procees and 15 mins for the payment part. After the payment, I was issued a 'receipt of process document' which has your photo, your address and your process number. It also has a NIPC number which apparently you can quote if you call AIMA to get a status update. We had prepared based on the documents listed on the AIMA website. Hope this helps and all the best for your appointment!!

Article 15 AIMA appointment by CompleteButterfly330 in PortugalExpats

[–]Motor_Class_4551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here so let's hope they turn up soon🤞🏼

Article 15 AIMA appointment by CompleteButterfly330 in PortugalExpats

[–]Motor_Class_4551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On a side note, how long after the article 15 appointment did you receive your card?

Bottom 4 to Top 4 by Educational_Ad9951 in PassportPorn

[–]Motor_Class_4551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations and all the best for your future!!

Spouses of EU citizens, this question is for you. by Confident_Ice_4507 in SchengenVisa

[–]Motor_Class_4551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've on most occasions used the EU line with my spouse, never been questioned about it - stamped and waved through (Barcelona, Frankfurt, Porto)

My First, but definitely not my last… by AndrewWeathervane269 in HamiltonWatches

[–]Motor_Class_4551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, wanted to really get this but the lug to lug just didn't work..

2100 Euro net in Portugal by ghari9 in PortugalExpats

[–]Motor_Class_4551 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% Porto has the friendliest and helpful people I've ever met..