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D7 Visa — D7 Passive Income Visa
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D7 Visa — D7 Passive Income Visa

Tourist PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €110

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information

Overview

Residence visa for financially independent individuals with EUR 920+/month passive income, requiring no employment, with 5-year path to permanent residency.

The Portugal D7 Visa is a residence visa for financially independent individuals with stable passive income from pensions, investments, or similar sources. Unlike work visas requiring local employment, the D7 allows applicants to integrate into Portuguese society while maintaining foreign income.

Applicants must demonstrate EUR 920 monthly passive income (EUR 11,040 annually per Regulatory Decree n.º 139/2025) and maintain EUR 11,040 in savings. The application fee is EUR 110, with processing taking 60–90 days. The visa is renewable every two years, grants full Schengen residency rights, and provides a pathway to permanent residency after five years.

This visa is ideal for retirees, remote workers with stable overseas income, and investors seeking long-term European residency without work constraints.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: None

Minimum income: 11040 EUR (EUR 920/month x 12, per PCM Regulatory Decree n.º 139/2025)

Minimum savings: 11040 EUR

Health insurance required

Age: 18+

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

11,040 EUR/yr

Min. Savings

11,040 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Proof of income

Criminal record certificate

Health insurance

Accommodation proof

Proof of funds

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Low application fee of EUR 110 and modest income requirement (EUR 11,040/year)
  • Path to permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence
  • Spouse and dependents allowed; spouse can work without restriction
  • Renewable every 2 years with no statutory cap on total duration
  • Full Schengen mobility while maintaining stable residency in Portugal
  • No job offer required; ideal for retirees, remote workers, and investment income earners
  • Dual intent allowed—can pursue business, education, or employment pathways while maintaining visa
  • Remote work expressly permitted despite no-local-work rule

Worth Knowing

  • Requires health insurance and documented accommodation; must maintain clean criminal record
  • Processing takes 60–90 days; applicants need EUR 11,040 in savings as financial buffer
  • Income must be passive (pensions, investments, rentals); active employment income doesn't count
  • Cannot work for Portuguese employers or take local clients—income must be from non-Portuguese sources

Application Process

1

Verify income

Ensure your profile appears to address minimum monthly income of EUR 920

2

Gather documentation

Collect pension letters, bank statements, investment documents

3

Secure accommodation

Arrange 12-month lease or property proof

4

Obtain health insurance

Arrange private health insurance in Portugal

5

Apply at consulate

Submit application and all documents

6

Pay fee

EUR 110

7

Await decision

Processing typically 60-90 days

8

Collect visa

Receive passport with residence visa

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form—

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