Move to Portugal with a passive income visa (D7)
If you are looking to retire, or have income coming in from outside Portugal, the D7 offers a simple and inexpensive route into the country. You must have at least €760 / month of passive income to qualify for this visa type.
As with the Golden Visa, you can qualify for Portuguese citizenship and a full European passport after 5 years. However, where you do not need to live in Portugal to qualify for citizenship under the Golden Visa, you must live in Portugal full-time (minimum 6-8 months / year) under the D7 visa.
How it works
Find a place to stay
You must have a place to live in Portugal already confirmed in order to apply for your visa. Proof of this will be required (such as a rental contract).
Apply in your home country
Visit the embassy in your home country to submit your visa application. You’ll then be invited to a biometrics appointment with the immigration authorities (SEF) within Portugal.
Move to Portugal
Once approved, it’s time to pack your bags! You’ll attend your biometrics appointment in-country and receive a residence card at your Portuguese address.
Key facts
- Minimum passive income: €760 per month (this must come from outside Portugal)
- Processing time: 6 months
- Must commit to living full-time in Portugal
- Significant tax breaks available to Portuguese tax residents on overseas assets/income
- Full EU residency rights after citizenship
IMPORTANT: if you cannot commit to living full-time in Portugal, the D7 is not for you. Look at the Golden Visa instead.
A low-cost, simple route into Portugal
The D7 visa must be applied for in your home country. Our expert teams on the ground will provide support from within Portugal, with meetings held via Zoom to guide you through the process. Once pre-approved by the immigration authorities, you will need to travel to Portugal for a biometrics appointment.
Our team have helped thousands of people just like you to start their new life in Portugal. So you can be certain you are in safe hands.
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