Residence Visas

Types of Visas

D2 Entrepreneur

D2 Entrepreneur

D2 Entrepreneur

D7 Pensioners and Income Holders

D7 Pensioners and Income Holders

D7 Pensioners and Income Holders

The D7 is a residence visa aimed mainly at retired people/pensioners or other holders of their own income obtained in their country of origin (namely from pensions, income from land and real estate capital gains, shares, intellectual or industrial property, or salary from remote work) who wish to live in Portuguese territory, as it allows them to obtain a residence permit in Portugal and enjoy the best that the country has to offer.

The holders of this visa in Portugal benefit from many advantages and benefits, many of which are equivalent to Portuguese citizenship:

• Family is eligible to join the programme (family reunification);
• Access to qualified and accessible healthcare system;
• Free movement within the Schengen area (26 countries);
• Cost of living below the European average, but much higher quality;
• Favourable tax regime.

The D7 is a residence visa aimed mainly at retired people/pensioners or other holders of their own income obtained in their country of origin (namely from pensions, income from land and real estate capital gains, shares, intellectual or industrial property, or salary from remote work) who wish to live in Portuguese territory, as it allows them to obtain a residence permit in Portugal and enjoy the best that the country has to offer.

The holders of this visa in Portugal benefit from many advantages and benefits, many of which are equivalent to Portuguese citizenship:

• Family is eligible to join the programme (family reunification);
• Access to qualified and accessible healthcare system;
• Free movement within the Schengen area (26 countries);
• Cost of living below the European average, but much higher quality;
• Favourable tax regime.

The D7 is a residence visa aimed mainly at retired people/pensioners or other holders of their own income obtained in their country of origin (namely from pensions, income from land and real estate capital gains, shares, intellectual or industrial property, or salary from remote work) who wish to live in Portuguese territory, as it allows them to obtain a residence permit in Portugal and enjoy the best that the country has to offer.

The holders of this visa in Portugal benefit from many advantages and benefits, many of which are equivalent to Portuguese citizenship:

• Family is eligible to join the programme (family reunification);
• Access to qualified and accessible healthcare system;
• Free movement within the Schengen area (26 countries);
• Cost of living below the European average, but much higher quality;
• Favourable tax regime.

D6 Family Reunification

D6 Family Reunification

D6 Family Reunification

Family reunification in Portugal is for visa holders and residence holders to bring their family to the European country.

If you are going to work in Portugal, for example, your family members can come along. This is great news. But, it is important to identify in which cases it applies and what is the procedure to request the regrouping.

The family regrouping visa in Portugal is foreseen in article 64 of the Portuguese Aliens Act. This legal provision refers to the modality officially called residence visa for family reunion purposes, according to the new insertion in the legislation.

Family reunification in Portugal is for visa holders and residence holders to bring their family to the European country.

If you are going to work in Portugal, for example, your family members can come along. This is great news. But, it is important to identify in which cases it applies and what is the procedure to request the regrouping.

The family regrouping visa in Portugal is foreseen in article 64 of the Portuguese Aliens Act. This legal provision refers to the modality officially called residence visa for family reunion purposes, according to the new insertion in the legislation.

Family reunification in Portugal is for visa holders and residence holders to bring their family to the European country.

If you are going to work in Portugal, for example, your family members can come along. This is great news. But, it is important to identify in which cases it applies and what is the procedure to request the regrouping.

The family regrouping visa in Portugal is foreseen in article 64 of the Portuguese Aliens Act. This legal provision refers to the modality officially called residence visa for family reunion purposes, according to the new insertion in the legislation.

Since October of 2022, the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa is available to non-EU citizens who are employed by a company outside of Portugal or self-employed. This visa, which is officially known as the ‘residence visa for the exercise of professional activity provided remotely outside the national territory,’ allows holders to live and work in the country for up to one year.

The digital nomad visa (which officially is called a residence visa for the exercise of professional activity provided remotely outside national territory - article 61- B) was approved and is now part of the Aliens Act.

It is a visa specifically intended for foreign professionals who provide their services remotely, either as a subordinated worker or as an independent worker.

There is the possibility to request the Digital Nomad Visa for Portugal on a temporary basis, less than one year, or as a residence visa, for more than one year.

Therefore, any foreign professional who fits this situation and wants to live in Portugal, may request the digital nomad visa, if one meets the requirements for that.

The visa may be requested by foreigners, who can prove remote work with companies outside Portugal, in a subordinated way or not, and who have an income of 4 Portuguese minimum wages per month.

The D2 Visa for Portugal is a visa for those who wish to undertake business in Portugal, either as an independent contractor or by opening their own company.

If you think about living in Europe, but you don't have European nationality yet, an excellent option is to consider entrepreneurship in Portugal. Many people think that it is necessary to have many financial resources to become an entrepreneur. But, this is not true. By following step by step and with the correct documentation, you can get your D2 Visa for Portugal and go live in the country with your family. After a period of five years of residence, you can acquire the Portuguese nationality.

The entrepreneur visa in Portugal is also useful for those who already have their own business and would like to continue working in that field in Portugal. In fact, this is an incredible opportunity to take your business to Europe.

The D2 Visa for Portugal is a visa for those who wish to undertake business in Portugal, either as an independent contractor or by opening their own company.

If you think about living in Europe, but you don't have European nationality yet, an excellent option is to consider entrepreneurship in Portugal. Many people think that it is necessary to have many financial resources to become an entrepreneur. But, this is not true. By following step by step and with the correct documentation, you can get your D2 Visa for Portugal and go live in the country with your family. After a period of five years of residence, you can acquire the Portuguese nationality.

The entrepreneur visa in Portugal is also useful for those who already have their own business and would like to continue working in that field in Portugal. In fact, this is an incredible opportunity to take your business to Europe.

The D2 Visa for Portugal is a visa for those who wish to undertake business in Portugal, either as an independent contractor or by opening their own company.

If you think about living in Europe, but you don't have European nationality yet, an excellent option is to consider entrepreneurship in Portugal. Many people think that it is necessary to have many financial resources to become an entrepreneur. But, this is not true. By following step by step and with the correct documentation, you can get your D2 Visa for Portugal and go live in the country with your family. After a period of five years of residence, you can acquire the Portuguese nationality.

The entrepreneur visa in Portugal is also useful for those who already have their own business and would like to continue working in that field in Portugal. In fact, this is an incredible opportunity to take your business to Europe.

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Who can obtain this type of residence permit?

• People who are willing and able to reside in Portugal for 183 days a year.
• People with a formal employment contract with a company* registered in Portugal (this contract can be signed with a third-party company or with a pre-established organization of their own*).

If the employment contract is concluded through an own company, the employee's minimum monthly income must be at least 725 euros per month (for 2022). Wage tax is 23.75% + social tax is 11%. For a business owner, the tax on wages will be 34.75% or 252 euros per month.

Requirements: In the event of a family move, financial guarantees must be provided. The minimum active income required for the second spouse is 1/2 of the subsistence minimum and for each child 1/3 of the subsistence minimum.

1. Present the documents at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of residence (personal presence is mandatory),
2. Once the documents have been submitted, the average waiting time for a decision is 60 days.
3. If the D1 visa application is approved, you can pick up your documents (passport) with the visa stamped.
4. On arrival in Portugal, you should contact your local SEF (Immigration Department) office to be issued with a residence permit.
5. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in Portugal.

Who can obtain this type of residence permit?

• People who are willing and able to reside in Portugal for 183 days a year.
• People with a formal employment contract with a company* registered in Portugal (this contract can be signed with a third-party company or with a pre-established organization of their own*).

If the employment contract is concluded through an own company, the employee's minimum monthly income must be at least 725 euros per month (for 2022). Wage tax is 23.75% + social tax is 11%. For a business owner, the tax on wages will be 34.75% or 252 euros per month.

Requirements: In the event of a family move, financial guarantees must be provided. The minimum active income required for the second spouse is 1/2 of the subsistence minimum and for each child 1/3 of the subsistence minimum.

1. Present the documents at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of residence (personal presence is mandatory),
2. Once the documents have been submitted, the average waiting time for a decision is 60 days.
3. If the D1 visa application is approved, you can pick up your documents (passport) with the visa stamped.
4. On arrival in Portugal, you should contact your local SEF (Immigration Department) office to be issued with a residence permit.
5. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in Portugal.

Who can obtain this type of residence permit?

• People who are willing and able to reside in Portugal for 183 days a year.
• People with a formal employment contract with a company* registered in Portugal (this contract can be signed with a third-party company or with a pre-established organization of their own*).

If the employment contract is concluded through an own company, the employee's minimum monthly income must be at least 725 euros per month (for 2022). Wage tax is 23.75% + social tax is 11%. For a business owner, the tax on wages will be 34.75% or 252 euros per month.

Requirements: In the event of a family move, financial guarantees must be provided. The minimum active income required for the second spouse is 1/2 of the subsistence minimum and for each child 1/3 of the subsistence minimum.

1. Present the documents at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of residence (personal presence is mandatory),
2. Once the documents have been submitted, the average waiting time for a decision is 60 days.
3. If the D1 visa application is approved, you can pick up your documents (passport) with the visa stamped.
4. On arrival in Portugal, you should contact your local SEF (Immigration Department) office to be issued with a residence permit.
5. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in Portugal.

Who can obtain this type of residence permit?

• People who are willing and able to reside in Portugal for 183 days a year.
• People with a formal employment contract with a company* registered in Portugal (this contract can be signed with a third-party company or with a pre-established organization of their own*).

If the employment contract is concluded through an own company, the employee's minimum monthly income must be at least 725 euros per month (for 2022). Wage tax is 23.75% + social tax is 11%. For a business owner, the tax on wages will be 34.75% or 252 euros per month.

Requirements: In the event of a family move, financial guarantees must be provided. The minimum active income required for the second spouse is 1/2 of the subsistence minimum and for each child 1/3 of the subsistence minimum.

1. Present the documents at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of residence (personal presence is mandatory),
2. Once the documents have been submitted, the average waiting time for a decision is 60 days.
3. If the D1 visa application is approved, you can pick up your documents (passport) with the visa stamped.
4. On arrival in Portugal, you should contact your local SEF (Immigration Department) office to be issued with a residence permit.
5. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in Portugal.

Who can obtain this type of residence permit?

• People who are willing and able to reside in Portugal for 183 days a year.
• People with a formal employment contract with a company* registered in Portugal (this contract can be signed with a third-party company or with a pre-established organization of their own*).

If the employment contract is concluded through an own company, the employee's minimum monthly income must be at least 725 euros per month (for 2022). Wage tax is 23.75% + social tax is 11%. For a business owner, the tax on wages will be 34.75% or 252 euros per month.

Requirements: In the event of a family move, financial guarantees must be provided. The minimum active income required for the second spouse is 1/2 of the subsistence minimum and for each child 1/3 of the subsistence minimum.

1. Present the documents at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of residence (personal presence is mandatory),
2. Once the documents have been submitted, the average waiting time for a decision is 60 days.
3. If the D1 visa application is approved, you can pick up your documents (passport) with the visa stamped.
4. On arrival in Portugal, you should contact your local SEF (Immigration Department) office to be issued with a residence permit.
5. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in Portugal.