Portugal · long stay
The D7 visa is Portugal's most accessible residency path, requiring only proof of passive or remote income above the Portuguese minimum wage (~EUR 820/mo). It provides Schengen access, family reunification, and one of the fastest paths to EU citizenship at just 5 years.
Who is this for?
Retirees, remote workers, freelancers, or anyone with passive income looking for an affordable EU residency path.
Pros
Very low income requirement (EUR 820/mo)
Fast path to citizenship (5 years)
Family included
NHR tax regime may apply
Schengen access
Cons
Presence requirement (16 months in first 2 years)
AIMA backlog causing delays
Portuguese language needed for citizenship
NHR being reformed
Income not provided
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 60 days (30–120)
Valid for at least 6 months
From: Passport office · ~14d
Pension, dividends, rental income, or remote work contracts
From: Bank/employer · ~7d
From country of origin
From: Police authority · ~21d · Max 3mo old
Full coverage in Portugal
From: Insurance provider · ~3d
Rental contract or property deed
From: Landlord/property · ~14d
You keep
€33,165/yr
€2,764/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• NHR 2.0: 20% flat tax for qualifying professions
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Citizenship
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
• One of the fastest EU citizenship paths
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.