Portugal D7 / D8 / D2 Pathway

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Short answer

Portugal's income-based residence visas: D7 (passive income / retirement), D8 (digital nomad / remote income) and D2 (entrepreneur). The Golden Visa real-estate route ended in October 2023, but these residence visas remain active for people who want a genuine EU base with a long-term citizenship horizon.

Best for

Remote workers / freelancers with steady foreign-source income (D8)
Passive-income holders and retirees seeking an EU base (D7)
Non-EU founders building a real business in Portugal (D2)

Not ideal for

Applicants who cannot spend real time living in Portugal
Those wanting a fast passport or a buy-property-for-residence scheme (gone since 2023)

Snapshot

Region: Europe
Budget band: Low–Medium
Timeline: Medium
Residence burden: Medium–High
Passport potential: Long-term possible
Family suitability: High
Tax / banking complexity: Medium–High / Medium
Estimated budget: Income/savings-qualification routes (not an investment scheme). D7 commonly expects roughly €870–920/month of passive income plus ~12 months' savings; D8 (nomad) roughly €3,300–3,700/month; D2 needs business capital. Thresholds track Portugal's minimum wage and rise yearly — subject to current rules.

Commonly requested documents

Valid passport and proof of address
Proof of stable income or sufficient funds
Bank statements and clean criminal record
Accommodation evidence and health insurance

Main risks

AIMA processing backlogs can delay residency steps
The 5→10-year citizenship change weakens the old fast-passport pitch
Becoming Portuguese tax-resident exposes worldwide income (the old NHR regime was wound down)

Recommended next steps

Clarify which sub-route (income, nomad or business) fits your profile
Map your income and source-of-funds story
Arrange a professional review of documents before applying

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Frequently asked questions

It is commonly considered by remote workers, freelancers, passive-income holders and retirees who want an EU base and a long-term path.

It is often family-friendly and may allow close family members to be included, subject to documentation and current rules.

It may open a long-term path toward citizenship after years of legal residence, but this is not guaranteed and depends on the rules that apply.

No. This is general route-matching information only. A professional assessment is recommended before any decision.

Information reviewed: 2026-06 · subject to change — not legal advice · Sources: imigrante.aima.gov.pt, immigrantinvest.com

Important disclaimer

This tool provides a general route-matching estimate based on the information you entered. It is not legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval, visa issuance, residence approval, citizenship, bank account approval, or any government outcome. A professional assessment is recommended.