Which Portuguese Visa Option is Your Key to the Perfect European Adventure?
View the differences regarding some of Portugal’s most popular visas, to help you choose Portugal as a destination to live, work and play.
Planning on relocating to Portugal? Choosing the right type of visa can become an overwhelming task once you have rolled up your sleeves to understand each option in more detail. Fortunately, we have put together a summary below to give you some of the most important details for consideration. Speaking to a professional remains key in your decision-making to ensure that your circumstances are best aligned to the most appropriate option available in Portugal.
Below is a summary of the most popular visas – click on each visa for more information.
| GOLDEN VISA | D2 VISA | D7 VISA | DIGITAL NOMAD VISA | ||
| Eligibility | Non-EU/EEA National | ||||
| Time to Get | Almost 2 years | 5 to 8 months | |||
| Eligibility for the Visa | Investment under the Portuguese law | Incorporating a company or independent activity | Passive income, such as pensions, or dividends | Work contract or service provision contract | |
| Investment Required | From €200,000 | Incorporation of a company | N/A | ||
| Specific Requirements | Investment | Investment activity | Passive income of at least the amount of the minimum wage | Salary of at least 4x the minimum wage over the last 3 months (average) | |
| Minimum Stay Requirements | 7 days per year | Not being absent from the country for more than 6 months in a row or 8 months over 24 | |||
| Citizenship | After 10 years of legal residency (effective May 2026). Note: permanent residency can be applied for after 5 years from the date of the first residency permit card. | ||||
| Travel Benefits | Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area | ||||
| Tax Implications | Depends | Tax resident – taxed on a worldwide income basis; Possibility to apply for the Non-Habitual Resident Regime | |||
Reach out to Dixcart for more information – advice.portugal@dixcart.com.