Choose your pathway to Portugal

From digital nomads to retirees and investors, Portugal offers a wide range of residency options. Explore the criteria and timelines to find the best fit for your journey.

Digital Nomad

Live in Portugal while working remotely for employers or clients outside the country.

For whoRemote employees & freelancers
Estimated timeline3-4 months
Primary requirementsIncome ≥ €3,680/mo, remote work
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D7 Passive Income

For retirees and individuals with stable passive income such as pensions, dividends, or rent.

For whoRetirees & passive income holders
Estimated timeline4-6 months
Primary requirementsPassive income ≥ €920/mo
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Work Visa

For professionals relocating to Portugal with a local employment contract or job offer.

For whoEmployed professionals with job offer
Estimated timeline3-5 months
Primary requirementsEmployment contract, work authorisation
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Entrepreneur Visa

Launch or relocate independent professional or business activity to Portugal.

For whoFounders & independent professionals
Estimated timeline4-8 months
Primary requirementsBusiness/freelance activity in Portugal
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Higher Education Student

For applicants admitted to a Portuguese higher education institution.

For whoHigher education students
Estimated timeline2-4 months
Primary requirementsAdmission, 12-month means, housing, travel insurance
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Family Reunification

Join a relative living legally in Portugal — AIMA approval first, then the consulate visa.

For whoFamily members of residents
Estimated timeline3-6 months
Primary requirementsAIMA reunification approval, family link, housing and means
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Tourist Visa

Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism or brief visits — not a residence pathway.

For whoShort-stay visitors
Estimated timelineDays to weeks
Primary requirementsItinerary, insurance, means of subsistence
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Highly Qualified

For teaching, research, cultural or highly qualified activity with a Portuguese entity.

For whoSpecialists, researchers & academics
Estimated timeline30–60 days + AIMA
Primary requirementsContract or invitation, qualifications
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Golden Visa

Obtain residency through a qualified investment in funds, research, culture, or job creation.

For whoInvestors & high-net-worth individuals
Estimated timeline6-12 months
Primary requirementsQualified investment from €250k
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