D7 · Passive Income

D7 Visa: Passive Income

Last verified: 2026-09-28

Overview

The D7 visa is for non-EU citizens who can prove regular passive income sufficient to support themselves in Portugal without local employment.

Have own, stable and regular income, namely from retirement/pension, movable or immovable assets, intellectual property or financial investments.
Demonstrate guaranteed means of subsistence for a period of no less than 12 months.
Main applicant: reference amount of €920/month = €11,040 for 12 months, in 2026.
Second adult and other adults: +50% = €460/month.
Each minor or dependent adult child: +30% = €276/month.
Have accommodation arrangements in Portugal.
Meet the general entry and residence conditions, including no legal bar to entering/staying in Portugal.

General documents9

Completed and signed national visa application form
Valid passport or other travel document
2 recent passport-style photographs
Copy of the passport biographical page, when required by the consulate or external provider (Optional)
Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or the country of residence for more than one year
Authorisation to consult the Portuguese criminal record
Proof of lawful status in the country where the application is filed, when applicable (Optional)
Valid travel insurance covering urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation
Proof of accommodation arrangements in Portugal

Specific documents5

If the applicant is a retiree or pensioner
Document proving the amount of the retirement benefit or pension (Optional)
Proof that receipt of the pension is guaranteed, or that other income is available in Portugal (Optional)
If the applicant lives on own income
Documents proving the existence and amount of own income (rents, movable or immovable assets, intellectual property, financial investments, dividends, interest or other) (Optional)
Proof that this income is available in Portugal (Optional)
Tax returns, bank evidence or payer documents, when applicable, as complementary proof (Optional)

Financial documents2

Means of subsistence
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, secured for a period of no less than 12 months
Bank statements or other financial evidence, when applicable, as complementary documentation (Optional)

1
PreparationOnline
Confirm eligibility
Confirm you meet the visa requirements and gather your core documents.
2
PreparationIn person
Secure accommodation
Obtain proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental or ownership).
3
ConsulateOnline
Book Consulate / VFS
Book your appointment at the Portuguese consulate or VFS centre in your country of residence.
https://visa.vfsglobal.com
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ConsulateIn person
Submit the application
Attend and submit the national visa application with all required documents.
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ConsulateOnline
Visa decision
Await the decision. The legal visa processing period is typically 60 days.
6
ArrivalIn person
Enter Portugal
Travel on the D visa and prepare the residence-permit stage with AIMA.
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AIMAOnline
Check AIMA appointment
Confirm or await your biometrics / attendance appointment with AIMA.
https://aima.gov.pt
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AIMAIn person
AIMA appointment
Attend AIMA for biometrics and to complete the residence-permit application.
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AIMAOnline
Receive residence permit
Receive the residence card and confirm renewal timelines.

Prazo / Timeline

Legal visa period: 60 days; then the residence-permit procedure with AIMA follows.

Custo / Cost

€110 visa + approx. €247.30 AIMA + documentary/VFS costs when applicable

Renovação / Renewal

2 years → 3 years → permanent residence at 5 years

Cidadania / Citizenship

Eligible after 5 years with A2 Portuguese

Fiscal / Tax

Assess NHR eligibility

Perfil / Profile

US/Canada/Israel retirees, investors with dividends/rental income