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D7 Passive Income Visa (Portugal)

EU Residency via Passive Income

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/ 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

1Get 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.

2Open 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).

3Gather 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.

4Prepare 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.

5Apply 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.