D7 Visa: Passive Income
Última verificación: 2026-09-28
Visión general
The D7 visa is for non-EU citizens who can prove regular passive income sufficient to support themselves in Portugal without local employment.
Requisitos de elegibilidad
- 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.
Documentos necesarios
Documentos generales9
- 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 (Opcional)
- 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 (Opcional)
- Valid travel insurance covering urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation
- Proof of accommodation arrangements in Portugal
Documentos específicos5
Si el solicitante es jubilado o pensionista
Documento que acredite el importe de la jubilación o pensión (Opcional)- Justificante de la garantía del cobro o de la disponibilidad de otros ingresos en Portugal (Opcional)
Si el solicitante vive de rentas propias
Documentos que acrediten la existencia y el importe de rentas propias (alquileres, bienes muebles o inmuebles, propiedad intelectual, inversiones, dividendos, intereses u otros) (Opcional)- Justificante de la disponibilidad de esos ingresos en Portugal (Opcional)
- Declaraciones fiscales, justificantes bancarios o documentos de las entidades pagadoras, cuando proceda, como prueba complementaria (Opcional)
Documentos financieros2
Medios de subsistencia
Justificante de medios de subsistencia suficientes, asegurados por un período no inferior a 12 meses- Extractos bancarios u otros justificantes financieros, cuando proceda, como documentación complementaria (Opcional)
Otros documentos4
Family and formalities
Documents for family members/dependents, when applicable (Opcional)- Documents proving the family relationship, when required (Opcional)
- Parental authorisation or equivalent document, when applicable to minors (Opcional)
- Foreign documents legalised/apostilled and translated, when required (Opcional)
Procedimiento completo
- 1
Confirm eligibility
Confirm you meet the visa requirements and gather your core documents.
- 2
Secure accommodation
Obtain proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental or ownership).
- 3
Book Consulate / VFS
Book your appointment at the Portuguese consulate or VFS centre in your country of residence.
https://visa.vfsglobal.com - 4
Submit the application
Attend and submit the national visa application with all required documents.
- 5
Visa decision
Await the decision. The legal visa processing period is typically 60 days.
- 6
Enter Portugal
Travel on the D visa and prepare the residence-permit stage with AIMA.
- 7
Check AIMA appointment
Confirm or await your biometrics / attendance appointment with AIMA.
https://aima.gov.pt - 8
AIMA appointment
Attend AIMA for biometrics and to complete the residence-permit application.
- 9
Receive residence permit
Receive the residence card and confirm renewal timelines.
Resumen y plazos
Legal visa period: 60 days; then the residence-permit procedure with AIMA follows.
€110 visa + approx. €247.30 AIMA + documentary/VFS costs when applicable
2 years → 3 years → permanent residence at 5 years
Eligible after 5 years with A2 Portuguese
Assess NHR eligibility
US/Canada/Israel retirees, investors with dividends/rental income
Taxas / Fees
- Consular visa fee€110
- Residence authorization fee (AIMA)approx. €247.30
- Documentary / VFS costsWhen applicable