Portugal’s main long-stay routes for non-EU nationals — the D8 Digital Nomad Visa and D7 Passive Income Visa — with every figure checked against official diariodarepublica.pt, vistos.mne.gov.pt, and AIMA sources.
The D8 requires €3,680/month in income (4× the 2026 RMMG of €920), a criminal-record certificate (apostilled, no disqualifying conviction), health insurance (~€30k Schengen-wide — confirm with consulate), and proof of remote work for non-Portuguese employers or clients.
In detail, you need:
A 4-month entry visa from the consulate converts to a 2-year residence permit in Portugal via AIMA, then renewable in 3-year cycles.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income threshold | €3,680/month (4× RMMG 2026 — adjusts yearly) |
| Savings (practice) | ~€11,040 liquid, often in a Portuguese bank — consular-practice reference; confirm with consulate |
| Initial visa | 4-month entry visa (apply at Portuguese consulate for your country of nationality or lawful residence) |
| Residence permit | 2-year permit (AIMA); then 3-year renewal cycles |
| Path to PR | After ~5 years of lawful residence |
| Insurance | ~€30,000 Schengen-wide cover for visa stage — consular-practice reference; confirm with consulate |
| AIMA appointment delays | Official decision deadlines ~60–90 days; real appointment waits can be longer in practice — plan ahead |
The D7 requires at least €920/month in passive income (1× the 2026 RMMG) from sources such as a pension, dividends, rental income, or investments — not from active remote employment.
In detail, you need:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income threshold | €920/month passive (1× RMMG 2026 — adjusts yearly) |
| Income type | Pension, dividends, rent, investments — not active employment |
| Savings (practice) | ~€11,040 liquid — confirm with consulate |
| Initial visa | 4-month entry visa (consulate) |
| Residence permit | 2-year permit (AIMA); then 3-year renewal cycles |
| Insurance | ~€30,000 Schengen-wide cover for visa stage |
The D7 and D8 are commonly confused. If your income is active remote work, apply for the D8 (higher threshold: €3,680/mo). If your income is passive (pension, dividends, rent), apply for the D7 (€920/mo). Applying for the wrong one is a common and costly error.
The direct real-estate route was removed by Law 56/2023 and is not available to new applicants — but several non-real-estate investment routes remain open in 2026.
The ‘Maís Habitação’ law (Law 56/2023) ended the residential real-estate investment route of the Golden Visa (ARI). The remaining 2026 routes are:
None of these routes may directly or indirectly target real estate. Source: Law 56/2023 (diariodarepublica.pt) and Lei 23/2007 consolidated — verified 22 June 2026.
No — EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals have free movement rights and do not need a visa to live and work in Portugal.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens register with the local câmara and obtain a CRUE (Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia) residence certificate. A NIF (Portuguese tax number) is required for most official transactions. No income or insurance threshold applies for the free-movement registration itself, though proof of work or sufficient means is typically required.
The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime is closed to new entrants from 2024 (with transition rules for certain pending applications). Its replacement, IFICI, offers a 20% flat rate only for specific tech, research, and R&D roles — not for generic remote workers or pensioners.
| Regime | Status | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| NHR | Closed to new entrants from 2024; transition rules may apply to pending cases | N/A for new arrivals |
| IFICI | Open — narrow eligibility | Specific tech/research/R&D roles only |
| Standard rate | Applies to most D8/D7 applicants | Progressive rates up to 48% |
If you are a generic D8 remote worker or a D7 pension/passive-income recipient, assume standard Portuguese rates (up to 48%) and consult a Portuguese tax adviser before assuming any flat-rate benefit.
Permanent residency is typically available after 5 years of lawful temporary residence; citizenship now requires 7 years (CPLP countries and EU citizens) or 10 years (other nationalities) per Lei Orgânica 1/2026.
| Milestone | Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residency (PR) | ~5 years of lawful temporary residence | Lei 23/2007 consolidated; AIMA processing applies |
| Citizenship — CPLP / EU nationals | 7 years of legal residence | Lei Orgânica 1/2026 (effective 2026-05-19) |
| Citizenship — all other nationalities | 10 years of legal residence | Lei Orgânica 1/2026 (effective 2026-05-19) |
| Language requirement | Portuguese test (CAPLE) typically required | Commonly A2 — verify current level with authorities |
Procedures pending on 2026-05-19 (the effective date of Lei Orgânica 1/2026) use the prior law. If you started your application before that date, confirm which rules apply to your case with the competent authority.
These routes exist under Portuguese law, but their detailed requirements are being confirmed against official sources — we only publish figures once verified.
Routes currently being verified against diariodarepublica.pt, vistos.mne.gov.pt, and AIMA:
The verified routes plus the routes currently being confirmed — each will have its own source-verified page.
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