Obtaining a temporary visa can take up from 60 days to 4 months as long as you have submitted all the necessary information. Obtaining the D7 Residency Visa will depend on where you are applying in Portugal. Obtaining an appointment with SEF can take up to 120 days if you live in Lisbon or Porto. Once SEF has collected your documents and biometric data, it will take about three weeks to send your residence card to your Portuguese address.