D7 Visa Portugal
Get Your Portuguese D7 Visa
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About the D7 Visa
Who is the D7 visa for?
The D7 is for anyone who has regular passive income and wants to live in Portugal. It’s usually the right visa for retirees and those with rental income.
How to Qualify
- Make at least Portuguese minimum wage every month via passive means. This can be from a pension, Social Security, rental income, dividends, an annuity, or royalties.
- Provide a clean criminal record check from your country of residence.
Benefits
- Easy travel throughout the Schengen Zone
- Portuguese permanent residency & pathway to citizenship in 5 years
- Bring family with you
- Access to national healthcare and education systems
- Ability to work from Portugal
Stay Requirements
You will need to stay in Portugal at least 16 months out of your first 2 years to maintain residency.
Get Your Portuguese Residency in 6 Steps
Book a visa appointment
Assemble your application
Attend an appointment
Wait for approval
Move to Portugal
Attend AIMA appointment
Transparent &
Affordable Pricing
Get peace of mind without breaking the bank.
D7 Visa Service
$850
+ $350 per dependent
- Dedicated visa specialist
- Support scheduling visa appointment
- Detailed checklist of each step and timing
- Guidance on document procurement
- Complete application review
- In-person support at AIMA appointment
- Email support for any visa questions
Optional add-ons:
- NIF (Portuguese Tax ID number)
- Portuguese bank account
- NISS (Portuguese social security number)
Why work with StartAbroad
We offer the most hands-on, tailored international relocation support on the market.
We recognize that every relocation is different. We get to know our clients so that we can tailor our support to each individual situation. We achieve this by assigning a dedicated relocation specialist to each client, scheduling one-on-one kick-off calls at the beginning of the process, and staying in touch as needed on our dedicated client Whatsapp line. We are happy to create a custom package to meet your individual needs.
Professional expertise you can count on.
StartAbroad has over 20 years experience working internationally and has helped over hundreds of expats move all over the globe. We have local experts on the ground and work with tried-and-true partners with expat expertise.
Get everything done in one place.
We offer every service you need to get to Portugal: NIF, bank account, NISS, rental search, pet relocation assistance, school guidance, and more.
We specialize in Americans, Canadians, and British nationals moving to Portugal.
Every consulate and application office in every country is different. We know exactly what to expect in the United States, Canada, and UK, so you can have confidence in your D7 application.
Get support throughout the entire process.
Your D7 journey isn’t over until you secure your residency during a final in-person appointment at AIMA in Portugal. We’ll get your visa so you can move, then we’ll come with you to AIMA. Have any questions during the process? We’re just a Whatsapp away.
Frequently asked questions
Do I qualify for the D7 visa?
In order to qualify for the D7 visa, you will need to demonstrate monthly income above the Portuguese minimum wage. For 2024, the minimum wage is €820. This income should come from a passive source, such as a pension, Social Security, rental income, or an annuity. If you are approaching retirement, or if you have significant savings, you may also be able to demonstrate savings that will last you until you are able to draw on a pension.
Questions? Please sign up for a consultation here.
How long does the application process usually take? When should I start the process?
We recommend starting the process at least 4 months before you would like to move to Portugal, and ideally 5-6 months in advance. This allows time to assemble your documents, secure your proof of accommodation in Portugal, and wait for the Portuguese government’s approval.
Can I apply from Portugal?
No, you will need to apply and attend an in-person appointment in your current country of legal residence.
Can I include a family member in my application? Who qualifies as a dependent?
Yes, main applicants can sponsor a spouse, domestic partner, children under 18, dependent children 18 and older, and dependent parents over 65. Your dependents will apply under the Accompanying Family Member visa.
Portugal’s immigration department is currently reviewing changes to the family reunification visa and process, and we may recommend family reunification in the future.
What are the residency requirements of the D7 visa? How much time do I need to spend in Portugal?
To qualify for visa renewal, you will need to spend at least 16 out of your first 24 months in Portugal. Said another way, you can’t spend more than 8 months outside of Portugal during your first 2 years. You also cannot spend more than 6 consecutive months out of Portugal.
What StartAbroad clients love about us:
StartAbroad made the process easy and manageable. Anna is the BEST, she informed me of the necessary steps to get me to Portugal. StartAbroad helped with housing, needed documents, and the million questions I had. I highly recommend their services if you want an easy and very manageable process to travel and live overseas.
Joyce L.
Portugal Client
I wanted to give a big shoutout to Zach and Anna from StartAbroad! 🎉…Their expertise on the visa process was invaluable, and they made what seemed like a daunting task actually quite manageable. Thanks for making the D7 Visa process & move to Portugal a smooth experience, StartAbroad! Truly Grateful.
Dawn & Ralph S.
Portugal Clients
