Route first, paperwork second
We check which visa you actually qualify for before you gather a single document.
Portugal immigration Move to Portugal
Move to Portugal
with a clear route to residency.
D7, D8 Digital Nomad, Golden Visa and work routes. We help you pick the one that fits, prepare your file and stay with you through to the residence permit.
Talk to an advisor- 17+years of visa experience
- 60+nationalities served
- 24/7support in your language
Advisors in English and Portuguese
One advisor, start to finish
The same person follows your file from the first call to the residence card.
Years of visa experience
Backed by the 17 years of specialised experience in our partner network.
Support from visa to residence card
Planning for the consulate stage, the AIMA appointment and what comes after.
60+ nationalities served
We work with individuals, families and companies.
Offices on the ground
A team in Coimbra, with offices in London, Dubai, Istanbul and Melbourne.
Residence routes
The main ways to live in Portugal.
Each route has its own income, investment and stay rules. Start with the one closest to how you earn your living.
01 / 05 Passive income
D7 Passive Income Visa
For people who can live on stable income that doesn't depend on a job in Portugal — pensions, rent, dividends or interest.
- Income requirement
- €920/mo
- Typical timeline
- 3–9 months
- First residence permit
- 2 years
- Retirees
- Property owners
- Investors
- Families
02 / 05 Most popular
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
For remote employees and freelancers who work for employers or clients based outside Portugal.
- Income requirement
- €3,680/mo
- Typical timeline
- 3–9 months
- First residence permit
- 2 years
- Remote workers
- Freelancers
- Business owners
- Families
03 / 05 Investment
Golden Visa
Residency by investment with a very light stay requirement. Property purchases no longer qualify — funds, research and cultural routes do.
- Fund investment
- €500k
- Stay requirement
- 7 days/year
- Other options
- From €250k
- Investors
- Plan-B seekers
- Families
04 / 05 Entrepreneurs
D2 Entrepreneur Visa
For founders, freelancers and independent professionals starting a business in Portugal or moving one there.
- Minimum investment
- No fixed amount
- What is assessed
- Business plan
- First residence permit
- 2 years
- Founders
- Freelancers
- Independent professionals
05 / 05 All paths
Work, study & family visas
D1 employment, D3 highly qualified, D4 study and D6 family reunification — plus renewals and changes of status.
- Routes covered
- D1 · D3 · D4 · D6
- Not sure which fits?
- Ask us
- Employees
- Students
- Families
Not sure which visa is right for you? Talk to an advisor
Figures reflect the thresholds in force for 2026 and change when the minimum wage or the law changes. We confirm the current requirements during your assessment.
How we help
We carry the paperwork, you plan the move.
A Portuguese residence application runs through a consulate, a visa centre and AIMA. We keep the file consistent across all three.
Route assessment
We compare your income, work setup and plans against each visa's rules before you spend money on anything.
Personalised document checklist
A list built for your nationality and consulate, covering the letters and declarations each route asks for.
Consulate & visa-centre appointment
Guidance on booking the right appointment at the consulate or visa centre that covers where you live.
Document review
Every document is checked for consistency, translations and legalisation before it is filed.
Local team, global offices
Your case is handled from Portugal, with offices where our clients are moving from.
NIF & bank account guidance
Help with the Portuguese tax number and bank account that most routes need before you file.
Residence permit stage
Support continues after you land, through the AIMA appointment and your residence card.
The process
From first call to residence card.
- 1
Assessment
Tell us how you earn your income and who is moving with you. We point you to the route that fits.
- 2
Documents
You gather documents against your checklist; we review them and flag anything that would be questioned.
- 3
Visa application
You file at the Portuguese consulate or visa centre and receive a visa to enter Portugal.
- 4
Residence permit
Once in Portugal you attend your AIMA appointment and receive your residence card.
Portugal questions
Portugal immigration, answered.
Get answers to common questions about visa applications, requirements, and processes.
Which Portugal visa is right for me?
It mostly depends on where your income comes from. Passive income such as a pension, rent or dividends points to the D7. Remote work for a foreign employer or clients points to the D8. A qualifying investment points to the Golden Visa, starting a business to the D2, and a Portuguese job offer to the D1 or D3.
How much income do I need for the D7 or D8?
The D7 is tied to the Portuguese minimum wage: €920 per month in 2026 for the main applicant, plus 50% for a spouse or partner and 30% for each dependent child. The D8 asks for four times the minimum wage, which is €3,680 per month in 2026.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Family members can usually apply alongside the main applicant, or join later through family reunification once you hold a residence permit.
Do I have to live in Portugal full-time?
D7 and D8 residents are expected to make Portugal their home: absences are limited to six consecutive months, or eight months in total, within each permit period. The Golden Visa only asks for an average of seven days per year.
Can I still get a Golden Visa by buying property?
No. Since October 2023, property purchases and real-estate-linked funds no longer qualify. The options that remain include qualifying investment funds (€500,000), scientific research (€500,000), support for arts and heritage (from €250,000) and job creation.
Do you guarantee approval?
No one can. Decisions are made by Portuguese consulates and AIMA. What we do is make sure your file is complete, consistent and filed on the right route.
Ready to plan your move to Portugal?
Tell us about your situation and we'll come back with the route that fits and a clear next step.
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