Choosing the right visa requires more than a quick chat and good cup of coffee to decide what is best for you, and getting in touch with the right person is the most important step.
To get you off to the right start, we have put together details of the differences between some of Portugal's most popular visas, to help you choose Portugal as a destination to live, work and play. You can also click into each visa for more comprehensive details.
| GOLDEN VISA | D2 VISA | D7 VISA | DIGITAL NOMAD VISA | ||
| Eligibility | Non-EU/EEA National | ||||
| Time to Get | Almost 2 years | 5 to 8 months | |||
| Eligibility for the Visa | Investment under the Portuguese law | Incorporating a company or independent activity | Passive income, such as pensions, or dividends | Work contract or service provision contract | |
| Investment Required | From €200,000 | Incorporation of a company | N/A | ||
| Specific Requirements | Investment | Investment activity | Passive income of at least the amount of the minimum wage | Salary of at least 3x the minimum wage over the last 3 months (average) | |
| Minimum Stay Requirements | 7 days per year | Not being absent from the country for more than 6 months in a row or 8 months over 24 | |||
| Citizenship | After 5 years of legal residency | ||||
| Travel Benefits | Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area | ||||
| Tax Implications | Depends | Tax resident – taxed on a worldwide income basis; Possibility to apply for the Non-Habitual Resident Regime | |||
July 2025: The Portuguese Parliament has begun discussing significant changes to the country's nationality and immigration laws, including extending the required residence period for citizenship and altering how that period is calculated. These proposed amendments, which also cover stricter requirements for family reunification, are still in early stages and may be subject to revisions.
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