D7 · Passive Income

D7 Visa: Passive Income

Last verified: 2026-09-01

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 documents12

Completed and signed national visa application form
Valid passport or other travel document
2 recent passport-style photographs
Copy of the passport biographical page
Criminal record certificate from the country of nationality/origin or from the country where the applicant has lived for more than one year
Authorisation to consult the Portuguese criminal record
Valid travel insurance covering urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation
Proof of accommodation arrangements in Portugal
Proof of means of subsistence
Proof of lawful status in the country where the application is filed, when not a national of that country (Optional)
Documents duly legalised/apostilled and translated when required
Documents for family members / dependents, when applicable (Optional)

Specific documents8

For retirees / pensioners
Document proving the amount of the retirement benefit or pension
Proof that receipt of the pension is guaranteed
Proof that this income is available in Portugal
For people living on own income
Documents proving the existence and amount of own income, namely from movable or immovable assets; rents; intellectual property; financial investments; dividends, interest or other own income, when applicable
Proof that this income is available in Portugal
Complementary financial evidence
Bank statements or other financial evidence, when applicable (Optional)
Documentation showing sufficient means of subsistence for at least 12 months

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
4
ConsulateIn person
Submit the application
Attend and submit the national visa application with all required documents.
5
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.
9
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