Portugal
Minimum Investment
€10,440
Time to Residency
29 Months
Visa-free Access
29 Countries
Minimum Investment
Time to Residency
Visa-free Access
The Passive Income Visa (also known as “D7 Visa”) is a distinct type of visa aimed at foreign citizens, including retirees, who intend to relocate to Portugal and have a stable passive income sufficient to support their stay in Portugal.
The applicant must not be a national of European Union Member States, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland to be eligible to apply. Additionally, they must prove to the Portuguese authorities that they earn enough, regular and reliable passive income.
As a permanent resident of Portugal, you enjoy freedom of movement across the Schengen Area, enabling seamless travel within most European countries.
You and your family can access Portugal’s high-quality public and private healthcare systems and study at reputable schools and universities.
Portugal permits dual citizenship, allowing you to retain your original nationality after obtaining a Portuguese passport.
By fulfilling minimal residency requirements, you may become eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years.
The Portuguese passport is consistently ranked among the top 5 globally, offering exceptional ease of international travel.
Portuguese citizens can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to over 185 countries, including the USA, EU countries, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The Portugal D7 Visa, often referred to as the Passive Income Visa or Retirement Visa, is established under the framework of Portuguese immigration law, specifically designed to accommodate non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who wish to reside in Portugal while living off a stable passive income. The legal foundation for the D7 Visa is primarily derived from Law No. 23/2007, of July 4, which governs the conditions for entry, stay, exit, and removal of foreigners in Portuguese territory.
According to Portuguese law, the applicant must prove that they hold a minimum income. This minimum income varies according to the number of family members that compose the applicant’s household and should be transferred to their Portuguese bank account.
There are additional purchase fees to be paid
The expected timeframe for the application process is 6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective Government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents, have no control over. We collaborates with the Government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
We pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. A down payment of professional fees is required to open your application.
Our professional team assists you in obtaining a Portuguese TIN (NIF), opening a bank account, and securing long-term accommodation.
We assist in scheduling your appointment with the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate responsible for your country of residence.
Within 4 months of visa issuance, you submit your residence permit application to the Portuguese Immigration Authorities. A decision is typically made within 90 days.
Your residence permit is issued and is valid for 2 years, renewable for an additional 3 years, subject to compliance with residency requirements.
When you become a permanent resident of Portugal, you get visa-free circulation in the Schengen Area. After receiving Portugal citizenship, which has a passport ranking of being the 3rd most powerful passport according to the Passport Index 2021, citizenship holders get visa-free and visa-on-arrival to over 186 countries.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
29 Countries & Territories