Europe
Portugal immigration and visa guide
Portugal offers the D8 Digital Nomad Visa, D7 Passive Income Visa, D2 Entrepreneur route, and a 5-year timeline to EU citizenship with basic A2 Portuguese.
Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA)
- Processing time
- 6 – 16 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Portugal
Key requirements
- Proof of remote earnings at least 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (~ €3,280/month for D8 visa)
- Portuguese Tax Number (NIF) and open Portuguese bank account with deposited funds
- Proof of registered accommodation in Portugal for at least 12 months (lease contract or deed)
- Apostilled criminal record certificate from country of nationality and residence
- Comprehensive travel/health insurance covering medical repatriation
How to apply for a Portugal visa: step by step
- 1
Consular Visa Application Abroad (D8/D7)
Submit documentation through VFS Global / Portuguese Embassy with NIF, accommodation, and proof of funds.
4 - 12 weeks
- 2
Entry on 4-Month National Visa Sticker
Receive double-entry visa sticker containing pre-scheduled appointment link for AIMA.
Consular grant
- 3
AIMA Biometrics & Residence Card Grant
Attend AIMA appointment in Portugal, provide biometrics, and receive 2-year Cartão de Residência.
4 - 8 weeks post-interview
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
How does Portuguese citizenship count the 5-year timeline now?
Under the revised Portuguese Nationality Law enacted in 2024, the 5-year clock to apply for citizenship begins on the date the initial temporary residence permit was requested, rather than when the final physical residence card was issued.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Portugal. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) on the official website before applying.