🇵🇹 Portugal
D7 — Own Income Visa
Non-EU nationals with stable passive or pension income.
- Income / Means
- ≈€870/month + savings buffer (~€10k recommended).
- Duration
- 2-year residency, renewable, path to citizenship in 5 years.
- Processing time
- 60–120 days.
- Government fees
- ≈€90 visa + €170 residence permit.
- Where to apply
- Portuguese consulate in country of residence; AIMA in Portugal.
- Country guide
- Portugal →
Documents required
- Passport
- Proof of recurring income (pension/rental/dividends)
- 12 months bank statements
- Proof of long-term accommodation
- Criminal record (apostilled)
- Health insurance
- NIF + Portuguese bank account
How to apply — step by step
- 1
Document your passive income
Rental contracts, pension statements, dividend records — 12 months of consistency is the bar.
- 2
Set up NIF + bank account
Same as D8 — easier with a fiscal rep.
- 3
Apply at consulate
D7 packets are scrutinized closely on income source — overprepare.
- 4
Move and complete AIMA
Within 4 months of entry.
Common rejection reasons
- Income looks like active work, not passive
- Insufficient savings buffer
- Short-term accommodation only
FAQ
+Can crypto income qualify?
Generally no for D7 — it's for passive flows. Use D8 if you have active remote work, or convert holdings to dividend-paying assets first.
+Is the path to citizenship really 5 years?
Yes — 5 years of legal residence + A2 Portuguese + clean criminal record. Naturalization application currently takes ~24 months on top.
Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the consulate before applying.
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