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Portugal D7 Visa

Portugal D7 Visa is a type of retirement visa for people enjoying a passive income from any legitimate source. People earning a regular income either from pension, rental income from property, bank profit or, earning royalty are eligible to get Portugal residency. You must meet the minimum income requirements to be eligible for the Portugal D7 residency visa. You can opt for temporary residency for short term stay, while long term residency requires a residency visa. The visa program is ideal for those who can support themselves without relying on a job in Portugal.

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Portugal D7 Visa

Portugal D7 Visa Program

Portugal D7 Visa has two categories, i.e. temporary stay visa and residency visa. The D7 visa of Portugal could be either issued for a temporary stay for 1 year and is renewable for upto 2 years. Temporary stay visa allows multiple entry and exit to Portugal, however it isn’t valid for Portugal permanent residency. Secondly, the D7 residency visa of Portugal is for those considering long term residency and is valid for 2 years. D7 residency visa is renewable for 3 years and qualifies you for Portugal PR.

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Income Requirements

€870 monthly

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Residence Permit

1-5 year residency visa

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Family Inclusion

Spouse and Children allowed

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Citizenship Pathway

After 5-year residency

Portugal D7 Visa Benefits

Portugal D7 visa benefits include residency with travel mobility to all Schengen member states.

Schengen Visa Free

D7 visa Portugal allows Schengen visa free travelling to all member states.

Portugal Residency

The D7 visa of Portugal gives the right to live in Portugal for stipulated time, i.e. 1 to 5 years.

Quality Life

You can enjoy a quality lifestyle in Portugal with a D7 residency visa.

Tax Exemption

D7 visa holders can benefit from NHR (Non-Habitual Resident)

Affordable Living and Traveling

D7 visa holders can enjoy the affordable living and traveling in Portugal

Portuguese Citizenship

A D7 visa is a gateway to Portuguese citizenship by living in the country for 5 years.

Portugal D7 Visa Requirements

Must meet the minimum income requirements equivalent or exceeding the minimum wages in Portugal

  • Passive income from legitimate sources
  • Minimum funds of €10,440 in bank account
  • 18+ years of age
  • Portuguese NIF number via fiscal representative
  • Portuguese bank account
  • Proof of accommodation for 1 year
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Clean criminal record
Portugal D7 Visa Requirements

Portugal D7 Visa Process

The Portugal D7 visa for residency requires meeting the minimum income requirements and providing all documents. Saad Ahsan Residency and Citizenship is the best D7 visa consultant in Pakistan to get the Portugal residency. Here is the D7 visa process:

D7 Visa Document Preparation

The D7 visa process starts with an initial assessment by the best Portugal immigration consultants. We will help you prepare d7 visa documents, income statement, bank statement, FRC, police character certificate and others.

D7 Visa Application Submission

We will help you get the Portugal embassy appointment to apply and submit the D7 visa application. The Embassy will issue a visa to visit Portugal and you have to get a SEF interview within 3 days of your arrival.

SEF Interview

We will help you get registered with SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras or Foreigners and Borders Service) within 3 days of arrival to appear for the D7 residency interview. Upon successful interview, you will get residency visa with 1 to 5 years validity.

Portugal D7 Visa Lawyers and Consultants

The Portugal D7 visa program entertains retirees and people with passive income who meet the minimum income requirements. The eligibility process for the D7 visa is simple, so it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a Portugal D7 visa lawyer and consultant for a smooth process. Contact Saad Ahsan Residency & Citizenship to get Portugal residency via D7 visa.

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D7 Visa FAQs

People who are earning a stable and passive income are eligible for Portugal D7 Visa. This visa stream was launched in 2007 and targets retirees earning pension, property owners with stable income from property rent or lease, income from intellectual properties or interest income from investment in banks, venture funds, income from company ownership and royalties.

The minimum passive income requirement for Portugal D7 Visa is €870 monthly or €10,440 yearly for the main applicant. This is equivalent to the minimum income salary in Portugal. In case of inclusion of spouse, add 50% of monthly income requirement and 30% of monthly income requirement for each dependent child. Following tables help understand the income requirement to get Portugal D7 passive income visa:
Persons Monthly Income in € Yearly Income in €
Main Applicant 870 10440
Main Applicant + Spouse 1305 15660
Main Applicant + Spouse + 1 Dependent Child 1566 18792
Main Applicant + Spouse + 2 Dependent Children 1827 21924

So, for a couple, the minimum monthly income requirement for D7 visa in Portugal is €1305, couple and a minor dependent child is €1566 and a couple with 2 children is €1827 or more.

Portugal D7 Visa allows to bring immediate family members to Portugal including spouse, children of main applicant or spouse under 18, dependent parents of main applicant and spouse and minor siblings of main applicant or spouse. Children over 18 must be dependent on main applicant or on spouse and they mean that they are studying in an educational institute.

The Portugal D7 retirement visa requirements include applicant with an age of 18 or older should be Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen. The applicant should have a stable passive income equivalent to the minimum salary standard in Portugal which is €870 a month in January 2025. Further, applicant must have a clean criminal record, show the proof of a Portuguese residency and show intent to spend a minimum of 16 months in Portugal for the first 2 years.

Yes, Portugal D7 passive income visa holders qualify to apply for Portugal citizenship. The D7 visa of Portugal is issued for 4 months initially and applicant must have to apply for a Portuguese residence permit during that time. Initially, the D7 visa holders get a 2 year residency permit which is renewable by another period of 3 years. As per Portugal immigration laws, people who reside in Portugal for 5 or more years qualifies for Portugal permanent residence or can apply for Portugal second citizenship and get the 5th strongest passport that permits visa free, visa on arrival and eTA to 189+ destinations out of 227 in 2025. This means you can travel to 83% destinations without need for booking embassy appointments or prior approval of visas.

Saad Ahsan Residency and Citizenship offers assessment for Portugal D7 visa, D7 visa documents preparation, embassy appointment (Servicio De Extrangeirose Fronteiras or SEF Portugal interview), embassy interview preparation, bank account opening in Portugal, guidance on bank statement, document notarization and renting/buying property in Portugal.

Yes, Portugal passive income visa D7 is a pathway to permanent residency after living for 5 years in the country.

It is necessary for you to maintain a minimum balance of €10440 which is equivalent to minimum salary in Portugal for 1 year. Add 50% for of this to bring spouse and 30% for each dependent child.

Yes, Portugal D7 visa holders can rent or buy properties in Portugal and there is no minimum investment requirement like in case of Portugal Golden Visa.