Portugal D7 Visa

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Overview

Portugal D7 Visa Program

The Portugal D7 Visa**, also known as the Passive Income or Retirement Visa, is ideal for individuals who have a stable income source outside Portugal—such as rent, dividends, pension, or remote work—and wish to live in Portugal with full residency rights.
It offers a gateway to Europe without the need for a job offer or investment and includes pathways to Permanent Residency and Citizenship.

Perfect for retirees, freelancers, digital nomads, and financially independent individuals, the D7 Visa opens the door to a high-quality European lifestyle in one of the safest and most affordable countries in the EU.

Program Benefits

Live in Portugal legally with full residency rights

Bring your spouse and dependent children under family reunification

Access to Schengen Zone travel


Public healthcare & education access

Option to rent or buy property in Portugal

Path to Permanent Residency (after 5 years)

Eligibility for Portuguese & EU citizenship (after 5 years)

Ideal for remote workers, pensioners, and high-net-worth individuals

Eligibility

To qualify for the Portugal D7 Visa, applicants must:

  1. Be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
  2. Provide proof of passive income (minimum €820/month for a single applicant; higher for family)
  3. Show evidence of accommodation in Portugal (rental agreement, property ownership, or invitation)
  4. Obtain a Portuguese NIF (tax number)
  5. Maintain a Portuguese bank account with sufficient funds (usually 12 months’ income)
  6. Hold valid health insurance for Portugal
  7. Present clean criminal background check
  8. Commit to spending at least 183 days/year in Portugal

Stages of the D7 Visa Application

1. Initial Consultation & Eligibility Assessment

Review income sources, documents, and goals.

2. NIF Registration & Bank Account Setup

Secure your Portuguese tax ID and open a local bank account

3. Proof of Accommodation in Portugal

Finalize a rental agreement or purchase property

4. Document Preparation & Visa Filing

Gather income proof, police clearance, and health insurance

5. Visa Application at Portuguese Consulate in Home Country

Submit D7 visa application with full documentation

6. Travel to Portugal & SEF Appointment

On visa approval, relocate and attend SEF for residence permit

7. Receive Residence Permit (Valid for 2 Years)

o Renewable leading to Permanent Residency or Citizenship in 5 years

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