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D7 Passive Income Visa (Portugal)

EU Residency via Passive Income

Medium ~30 min Digital NomadPassive IncomePortugalRetirementVisa

/ What is this form?

The D7 visa is Portugal's pathway for people with regular passive income: pensions, rental income, investments, or remote work for non-Portuguese companies. It grants residency with path to permanent residence (5 years) and citizenship (5 years). Popular with retirees and digital nomads. Minimum stay: 16 months in the first 2 years.

/ Who needs this form?

  • Retirees with pensions
  • Remote workers earning from non-Portuguese sources
  • People with investment or rental income
  • Anyone seeking EU residency through Portugal

/ What you need before you start

Valid passport
NIF (Portuguese tax number)
Proof of regular income (minimum ~€9,120/year, roughly €760/month)
Criminal record certificate (with apostille)
Health insurance or access to Portuguese SNS
Proof of accommodation in Portugal

/ Step-by-step guide

1 Get Your NIF
Obtain a Portuguese tax number (NIF — Número de Identificação Fiscal) before applying. You can get it at a Portuguese consulate abroad or through a fiscal representative in Portugal.
2 Open a Portuguese Bank Account
Open a Portuguese bank account (required to show funds). Some banks allow remote account opening. Transfer at least the required minimum income (€9,120/year).
3 Gather Income Proof
Collect bank statements, pension statements, investment income, or employment contracts showing regular income of at least €760/month. Income must be regular, not just savings.
4 Prepare Civil Documents
Get a criminal record certificate from your home country with apostille. Also arrange health insurance (or proof of access to Portugal's SNS) and proof of accommodation.
5 Apply at Consulate, Then AIMA
Apply for the D7 national visa at the Portuguese consulate in your country. After arrival, register at AIMA (formerly SEF) for your residence permit within 4 months.

/ Key fields explained

Field What to enter Common mistake
Meios de subsistência Proof of income — bank statements, pension statements, or employment contract showing regular income Income must be regular and ongoing, not just a savings balance

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Confusing D7 with D8 (Digital Nomad) — D7 is broader; D8 is specifically for remote workers with higher income
Not getting NIF before applying for the visa
Not meeting minimum stay requirements (can result in losing residency)

/ Frequently asked questions

D7 vs D8 Digital Nomad — which one?

D7 is for passive or regular income (€760/month minimum). D8 is specifically for digital nomads working remotely for foreign companies (€3,680/month required). D7 has lower income requirements.

Can I work locally in Portugal on a D7?

D7 is for passive/remote income. Working for Portuguese employers requires a different visa category. Remote work for foreign employers is permitted.