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Short term visa extension

6 years ago
Hi, I am an Indian national and temporary visa holder with validity upto 31st July 2019. I came in Portugal on 17th Aug 18 with my wife and baby. My family intially granted with 3 month short term schengen visa with validity upto 13th Nov 18. The consular at Portugese embassy in India told us that we have to extend my family visa in Portugal itself. After coming to Portugal I check for the SEF appointment and the earliest appointment was available in December 18 which is after the visa expiry date of my family. But I took the appointment as some friend of mine told me that I can stay legally upto the SEF appointment with travel restriction inside the portugal.
my question is:
1. is it true that my family can legally stay after there short term visa expired upto the date of SEF appointment with a proof of appointment email from SEF?
2. In case if SEF reject our application for extension then if we leave portugal, is there would be any fines or deporting stamp or ban for reentry ?
3. In case we have to travel to India for some reason before the SEF appointment and after visa expiration, can we able to do so?
anyone who is already dealt with similar situation, please advice.

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