Residency Visa
Portugal D2, D7 & D8 Visas
Portugal is a land of opportunities, from entrepreneurs to retirees and remote workers, there’s a category that cater to everyone. Let’s explore the best suitable option for you and your family.
About Portugal Residency
Portugal is a land of opportunities, from entrepreneurs to retirees and remote workers, there’s a category that cater to everyone. Let’s explore the best suitable option for you and your family. Portugal is 4th strongest passport and 7th safest country in the world. There’s no better place for a family to live, work and grow. Also, one and only European country with so many options for expats catering almost everyone according to their need.
Benefits of Portugal Residency Visa
No matter which category you choose, it’s a pathway to PR leading to citizenship in future so the benefits are more or less similar.
Portugal is 7th Safest Country Globally.
Freedom of Movement within Schengen Region.
Quick, transparent and swift Routes for Relocation.
Family inclusion is the best part about D Category Visas.
Applicants can live and work in Portugal.
Access to Best Healthcare and Education.
Major Taxation Relief on Worldwide Income.
Once become citizen, visa-free access to 180+ countries.
Explore The Options to Get Portugal Residency Visas
Portugal D2 Entrepreneurship Visa
A best suitable option for Entrepreneurs who got a business plana and want to execute their business in Portugal. You can even branch out your existing business in Portugal. All you need a very substantial investment and a solid business plan to get through the process. The minimum investment for D2 is EUR 25,000, this can vary according to the business you choose to do. This is one of the most cost-effective and quick routes to live in Portugal. D2 route will take you to PR and eventually to Citizenship.
Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa
This route is also a very easy and quick one if you want to relocate with your family. Portugal is giving an option to the people who have a passive income source to get a chance to live in Portugal. This visa is also popular as Retirement Visa. You need to show a certain consistent monthly income and your whole process depends on that. The processing timeline for D7 Visa is around 6-8 months.
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
D8 category for Portugal caters to freelancers and remote workers around the globe. Anyone who works remotely and earn a specific annual amount can apply for D8 Visa. The applicant is required to show the proof of income in form of international salary transaction. This is a very easy and fast pathway to get Portuguese residency which will lead you to Citizenship after 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Main Applicant must be above 18 years of age
It is must to maintain clear criminal background
Main Applicant have to provide a Proof of fund
Legal Spouse of Main Applicant
Fully Dependent Children of Main Applicant
Parents over 55 years of age can be added as dependents
Dependents must have a clear criminal background
Must Confirm the Legal Source of Income
Step By Step Processing
Apart form some documents, the overall process for all these categories stays same. If we break down the steps of the overall procedure, there’s no such variation.
Without initial due diligence, no applicant can get through the next phase of the application in any of the above-mentioned categories. This step is to ensure the credibility of applicant and all the proof of funds and investment he has shared.
A foreign national will get an NIF number by registering at Portuguese tax office. This particular number is important for the bank opening in Portugal, without this tax identification one is not allowed to apply for bank account opening.
The applicant is supposed to provide a tax number, passport copy and proof of income for the bank account opening. It is must to deposit an amount that can ensure a one-year stay including all expenses for a family.
For all these categories, applicants need to show an accommodation proof. This can be a purchase property or rental where they will stay during their residency period.
Once all the steps are done, applicants will get approval via email for the desired visa category. Applicant can now travel to Portugal and receive their residency card.
Portugal Passport Worth
4+
Passport Ranking
125
Visa-free Access Countries
49
Visa on Arrival Countries
6
ETA Countries
180
Mobility Score
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29 (Schengen Countries)
Minimum Requirement: EUR € 350,000
Processing Time: 6-8 Months