Relocation, Residency & Citizenship

The D7 Visa, also known as the Passive Income Visa, entitles you for residency in Portugal by presenting sustainable passive income sources. This visa is ideal for retirees or individuals with consistent income from investments, pensions, or rentals.

Key requirements:

• Passive income generated from savings, pension, investments, rental units, or any other form of income considered as passive, equal to EUR 15,000 or more yearly.

Stay Requirement:

• 6 months per year

Benefits:

• Freedom to live, work or study in Portugal
• Family reunification
• Visa-free travel within the entire Schengen Area
• Option to freelance or launch a business in Portugal
• Substantial tax benefits of the NHR program
• Citizenship eligibility after five years of residency
• Access to Portuguese education, healthcare and legal systems

Digital nomad visa allows remote workers and freelancers to reside in the country, and after holding the residency for 5 years they can apply for permanent residency or citizenship.

Key requirements:

• EURO 3050 monthly income for the last 6 months. Remote work backed by a contract or freelancer status.

Stay Requirement:

• 6 months per year

Benefits:

• Visa-free travel within the entire Schengen Area
• Option to freelance or launch a business in Portugal
• Substantial tax benefits of the NHR program
• Citizenship eligibility after five years of residency
• Access to Portuguese education, healthcare and legal systems

Golden Visa Investment Funds is a residence obtained in exchange for investing in the country's economy. The investment should be a minimum of EURO 500,000 in investment fund units, with a holding period of at least 5 years.

Stay Requirement:

• 7 days per year while you are a resident

Investment Options:

• Minimum Investment: To qualify for the golden visa, you'll need to have invested €500,000 in funds.
• Fund Choices: A wide range of funds covering technology, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and more.
• Eligible Funds: The fund needs to be approved and regulated by the CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market Commission), with at least 60% of the fund's capital invested in companies headquartered in Portugal.
• Diversification: As long as you meet the €500,000 requirement, you can invest in one fund or spread it across multiple funds for better diversification (though this may increase fees and paperwork).

Continued:

• ROI: Expected annual returns vary, with some funds offering up to 20% IRR and others around 6-7% IRR.
• Minimum Hold Period: Qualifying funds require a minimum 5-year holding period, held throughout the golden visa process until permanent residency or citizenship is obtained (in practice, around 7 years).
• Regulation: Golden visa investment funds are regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the Bank of Portugal, the external Fund Management company, and the Portuguese Tax Authorities.

Benefits of Portugal's Golden Visa:

• Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area
• Family reunification
• Access to Portugal's high-quality education and healthcare systems
• A pathway to Portuguese citizenship, after holding the residency for 5 years
• Tax benefits for non-habitual residents if you decide to live in Portugal

Most non-EU nationals will need a Portuguese work permit before they can undertake employment in Portugal. Non-EU citizens must be hired first; once employment is secured, the employer applies for a Portuguese work permit (Autorização de Trabalho) to the Portuguese Labor Authorities, if the job is longer than three months. This work visa is necessary for non-EU nationals intending to work in Portugal longer than six months.

Documents required for work visa:

• Passport photo
• Passport and copies of your previous visas
• Flight reservation details (although not always)
• Medical insurance policy covering expenses up to €30,000
• Proof of accommodation
• Employment contract between you and your employer
• Your Portuguese work visa is valid for the length of time you're working in Portugal, or long enough to lodge your application for a Portuguese residence visa. We can connect you with trustful lawyers who can walk you & assist you through the entire process.

You are entitled to apply for Permanent Residency after 5 years of temporary residency in Portugal, and for Citizenship after 10 years.

Main Requirements for permanent residency & citizenship:

• Having been a residency cardholder for the required period (5 years for permanent residency, 10 years for citizenship)
• Pass a Portuguese test (A2 level according to the European classification of proficiency in languages)
• Clear criminal record
• Inexistence of debts towards the Tax Authorities and Social Security
• We can connect you with trustful lawyers who can walk you & assist you through the entire process.

The Tech Visa aims to ensure that highly qualified non-European professionals, namely in the technological and digital areas, can access the jobs created by national and foreign companies that invest in Portugal, and thereby supporting their growth. The investment must be carried out through a company that the applicant incorporates in Portugal.

Benefits Of The Tech Visa:

• Possibility of applying for the Non-habitual Residents Regime (RNH) and benefiting from this favorable tax regime
• The capital never gets taxed
• No minimum investment amount is required
• Possibility of family reunification (spouse, minor children, dependent children over 18 who are studying, and dependent parents)
• Possibility to apply for permanent residence after completing 5 years, or Portuguese citizenship after completing 10 years, and meeting the other requirements

Documents Required for Tech Visa:

• Official application
• Passport or additional travel document valid for 3 months after the duration of the stay
• Two up-to-date passport photos of sufficient quality to identify the applicant
• Valid travel insurance covering medical emergencies and repatriation
• Proof of regular status when the applicant's nationality differs from the country where the visa is applied for
• Request for a criminal record inquiry by the immigration and border services (SEF)
• Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or country of residence for over a year (children under 16 are exempt)
• Proof of means of subsistence as stipulated by law
• We connect you with trustful and knowledgeable lawyers who will walk you and guide you through the entire process.