D7 Visa
The residence permit known as D7 Visa, “passive income visa,” or “type I visa,” allows nationals of third countries (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) to obtain temporary residence in Portugal.
D7 Visa Portugal
Benefits of D7 Visa
- The opportunity to live and work in Portugal.
- Visa exemption for travelling within the Schengen Area.
- Family reunification.
- The opportunity to obtain permanent residence after 5 years, valid for 5 years.
- The opportunity to apply for Portuguese citizenship by naturalisation after 5 years.
- Eligibility to apply for the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime.
- Compared to other options like the Golden Visa, the D7 Visa is generally more accessible. It does not involve significant financial investments or costs associated with starting a business. Instead, applicants need to demonstrate sufficient passive income to support their lifestyle in Portugal.
How to Apply for D7 Visa?
D7 visa applications should be submitted at the Consulate of Portugal in your country of residence, in person. The residence visa is valid for 120 days.
In Portugal, you should request a residence permit from the Portuguese Immigration Agency (AIMA) for which you need to schedule an appointment. The residence permit will be issued after an interview with AIMA and the submission of all necessary documentation.
Eligibility Requirements for D7 Visa
Portuguese tax identification number
Portuguese bank account
Proof of accommodation in Portugal
Proof of income
- You must have sufficient passive income resources to reside in the country for at least one year. While specific requirements may vary, here are some common examples of acceptable income sources: rental income or real estate investment proceeds, earnings from investments like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or dividends, regular pension payments, royalties, savings account interest, fixed deposits, or bonds.
- The minimum expected income that allows the applicant to be resident in Portugal, for a period of not less than 12 months, is:
- First adult (applicant): 100% of the current minimum wage (820 euros) = 9,840.00 euros/year;
- Second adult (spouse or equivalent): 50% of the current minimum wage (410 euros) = 4,920.00 euros/year;
- Children under the age of 18: 30% of the current minimum wage (246 euros) = 2,952.00 euros/year
Assets
- Documents, proving ownership of movable and immovable assets, intellectual property, or financial assets, and their respective income.
Criminal record certificate
- From your country of origin or any other country where you have resided in the past year.
Travel insurance
- covering medical expenses, including medical repatriation, medical emergencies, and/or hospital emergencies.
Validity of D7 Visa
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