Portugal D7 Visa

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Program Type:

Independent Means Visa

Processing Time:

6 months

Citizenship Timeline:

6 years

Permanent Residency Timeline:

5 years

Physical Presence Required:

183 days per year

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

174 countries

Minimum Contribution:

None

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Program Overview

Portugal D7 Visa

For those willing to physically spend most of the year in Portugal, the D7 visa offers a relatively quick, low-cost route to residency – and eventual citizenship – in Portugal.

As an independent means visa, the D7 requires no investment but, rather, that the applicant demonstrate sufficient recurring income or savings.

Those who qualify can bring their families and will have the right to work and conduct business within Portugal as independent professionals.

Individuals who would like a residence permit in Portugal without the need to be physically present may consider the Portugal Golden Visa instead.

Portugal D7 Visa

How to Qualify

The three main requirements for the D7 visa are:

A. Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency

Individuals who can prove they have either a high enough recurring (and passive) income or sufficient savings to sustain themselves in Portugal for the duration of the visa.

The minimum monthly income required is EUR 705 for a single applicant, EUR 1,057.5 for a married couple, and EUR 211.5 per additional dependent.

For savings-based applications, the minimums are EUR 16,920 savings for a single applicant, EUR 25,380 for a married couple, and EUR 5,076 per additional dependent.

B. Show proof of accommodation in Portugal

This can be in the form of a long-term lease, a property the applicant has purchased, or a residence placed at the applicant’s disposition by a third-party.

C. Proof of EU-wide health insurance for all family members

All parties to the application must have EU-wide medical insurance with a coverage of no less than EUR 30,000 per person. This must be pre-paid for 12 months.

Portugal D7 Visa

Salient Benefits

  • Grants visa-free travel within the Schengen area
  • No investment or donation requirement
  • Path to citizenship
  • Permits dual/multiple citizenship
  • Lower cost of living
  • Warm climate
  • Enhanced business access to large economies
  • Short processing time

Portugal D7 Visa

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

After the completion of the fifth year of residency an investor may apply for permanent residency. After the investor receives permanent residency, he can immediately apply for citizenship. To obtain citizenship, the applicant must pass a language test.

Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.

Portugal D7 Visa

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to Borders and Immigration Service (SEF).

Legislation upon which this program is based Article 58, paragraph 1, of Law number a23/2007, of 4 July, and Article 24 (d) of Regulatory Decree No. 84/2007 of 5 November.

 

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