We provide immigration consulting services, offering legal assistance and comprehensive support until your case is finalized.
Ready to get your E.U Residency in Portugal?
We'll help you understand if you qualify for a Portugal Residency Visa - D7, D8, or Golden Visa, and show you the two smartest ways to get the exact information you need.
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D7, D8 or Golden Visa
Eligibility Check
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Timeline
From apply to residency
Answer 3 quick questions. We'll then present both options side by side so you can choose what makes the most sense for where you are in your journey — at your own pace, with zero pressure.
VISA SERVICES
The safest and most reliable path to E.U. Residency and Citizenship
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
PROOF OF ACTIVE REMOTE WORK + PROOF THAT WORK IS 100% OUTSIDE OF PORTUGAL
Golden Visa (ARI – Residency by Investment)
PROOF OF QUALIFYING INVESTMENT. NO REQUIREMENT TO LIVE IN PORTUGAL
D7 – (Passive Income Visa)
PROOF OF PASSIVE INCOME + PROOF OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN PORTUGAL
D7 – (Passive Income Visa)
PROOF OF PASSIVE INCOME + PROOF OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN PORTUGAL
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
PROOF OF ACTIVE REMOTE WORK + PROOF THAT WORK IS 100% OUTSIDE OF PORTUGAL
Golden Visa (ARI – Residency by Investment)
PROOF OF QUALIFYING INVESTMENT. NO REQUIREMENT TO LIVE IN PORTUGAL
ABOUT US
At Portugal Visa Lawyers, we operate as a highly selective network, prioritizing expertise and efficiency to ensure your residency application is handled flawlessly.
We recognize that no two cases are alike, which is why we do not assign cases randomly. Instead, upon consultation, we meticulously match your specific needs—whether it’s a detailed D7 Passive Income application, a complex D8 Digital Nomad filing, or a Golden Visa investment or donation—to an attorney who possesses proven, specialized experience in that exact visa category.
Furthermore, we only engage lawyers who demonstrate current capacity and prompt communication standards. This bespoke selection process is our promise: by aligning the right legal specialist with your case and confirming their immediate availability, we effectively bypass the long waiting times, bureaucratic delays, and communication gaps that often plague international residency applications.
Our focus is simple: seamless processing, clear communication, and a successful path to your Portuguese residency.
TESTIMONIALS
Stories that inspire us
"I cannot recommend Portugal Visa Lawyers highly enough. From the very first consultation, they were incredibly clear, organized and reassuring. They handled every step of my D7 visa application with total professionalism."
"You guys answered every question immediately, guided me through each stage and truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was done correctly the first time. Thanks to your hard work my D7 visa was aprpoved without any delays or complications. Thank you!"
"Portugal Visa Lawyers handles everything quickly and professionally. They knew exactly what documents were needed, guided me step by step and made the whole experience stress free. I will recomend you anytime"
"After several years navigating the complex and often frustrating Golden Visa process, we can proudly say that our application has finally been resolved, and we owe this success entirely to their expertise, dedication, and professionalism.
From our initial consultation through to the final resolution, the team provided unparalleled support."
"If you are considering the Golden Visa do not proceed without a personal advisor that interacts and chooses the right lawyer on complex immigration matters in Portugal. We highly recommend Portugal Visa Lawyers. They are trusted professionals who deliver. Thank you for making our dream of living in Portugal a reality!""
"Getting my Golden Visa for Portugal was a dream for my family. From the start, the process seemed daunting—dealing with international investment, NIF, bank accounts, and all the required Portuguese paperwork. But the team at Portugal Visa Lawyers made everything feel seamless and transparent. Well done and thankyou."
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Av. da Republica, 50 – Fl.2
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Email: Direct@PortugalVisaLawyers.com
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions & Answer
D7 Questions
Q1: What is the primary requirement for the D7 Visa?
The primary requirement is demonstrating stable, recurrent passive income—meaning income derived from sources other than a direct salary. This includes pensions, rental properties, dividends, interest, and intellectual property royalties.
Q2: What is the minimum income needed for the D7 Visa?
The minimum income required is linked to the Portuguese minimum wage. The main applicant must show passive income equivalent to at least 100% of the annual minimum wage (currently around €10,440/year). Additional amounts are required for dependents (50% for a spouse, 30% per child).
Q3: Do I need to buy property to qualify for the D7?
No. The D7 Visa does not require a property purchase. You only need to demonstrate secure, long-term accommodation in Portugal, usually through a 12-month rental contract.
Q4: What are the residency requirements for the D7?
The D7 requires you to become a tax resident in Portugal. You must not be absent from the country for more than 6 consecutive months or 8 non-consecutive months during the first two years of the permit.
Q5: Can I work on a D7 Visa?
Yes. While the qualification is based on passive income, once you have your residence permit, you are generally free to take up professional activity, whether remote or employed, in Portugal.
D8 Questions
Q6: Who is the D8 Visa for, and what is the difference from the D7?
The D8 Visa is specifically for non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies or clients outside of Portugal. The key difference is that the D8 qualifies based on active, high salary income, whereas the D7 qualifies based on lower, passive income.
Q7: What is the minimum income requirement for the D8?
You must prove a gross monthly income of at least 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (approx. €3,480 per month in 2025). This income must be consistent over the preceding 3 to 6 months.
Q8: Can freelancers and business owners apply for the D8?
Yes. The D8 is for both employed workers (proving an employment contract) and independent professionals/freelancers (proving service provision contracts, bank statements, and tax returns).
Q9: Does the D8 lead to permanent residency or citizenship?
Yes. Like the D7, the D8 is a full residency visa. After five years of legal residency, you are eligible to apply for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship which your eligible for after 10 years from the date of your first residency card, subject to passing a basic language test.
GOLDEN VISA Questions
Q10: What is the Golden Visa, and what is its main benefit?
The Golden Visa (ARI) grants residency in exchange for a qualifying capital investment. Its main benefit is the minimal physical stay requirement (typically just 7 days per year), making it ideal for investors who do not wish to immediately relocate.
Q11: Can I still buy real estate for the Golden Visa?
No. Since the major rule changes in October 2023, the purchase of residential real estate no longer qualifies for the Golden Visa. Commercial real estate is also generally excluded.
Q12: What are the main eligible investment options now?
The most common routes now involve capital transfers into qualifying Portuguese investment funds or venture capital funds, usually requiring a minimum investment of €500,000 or a donation of €250.000 to the governments Cultural Heritage Program.
Q13: What are the annual stay requirements for the Golden Visa?
The requirement is highly flexible: you must only stay in Portugal for an average of 7 days per year (or 14 days every two-year period) to maintain and renew your residence permit.
Q14: Does the Golden Visa provide a path to EU citizenship?
Yes. After maintaining the investment and the residence permit for five years, you and your family are eligible to apply for Portuguese Permanent Resdience, provided you meet the minimal stay and language requirements. For citizenship it is 10 years from the date you receive your first resdience card.