D7 Visa Portugal: How to Legally Live in Portugal on Passive Income or Retirement

D7 Visa Portugal: How to Legally Live in Portugal on Passive Income or Retirement

The The D7 Visa Portugal, also known as the Passive or Retirement Income visa or The D7 Visa is intended for retirees, religious members, or individuals with stable passive income who wish to reside legally in Portugal. This visa allows entry into the country and the subsequent application for a residence permit., allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to legally reside in Portugal based on personal income, retirement pensions, or religious activity.

✅ Who Can Apply for the D7 Visa?

• Retirees with a proven monthly pension

• Individuals with passive income (such as rental income, investments, or intellectual property)

• Religious workers with an invitation from a recognized religious community in Portugal

📍Where and When to Apply?

• The application must first be submitted at the Portuguese Consulate or VFS Global in the applicant’s country of residence

• Once approved, the second stage is processed by AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) once in Portugal

📑 General Required Documentation

• Completed national visa application form

• Two recent passport-size photos (3x4 cm)

• Valid passport (at least 3 months beyond the intended return date)

• Copy of the passport (biographical data and stamp pages)

• Travel insurance covering medical care and repatriation

• Criminal record certificate from your country of residence

• Authorization for Portuguese criminal record check (AIMA)

💶 Proof of Financial Means

• Main applicant: €870/month (100% of the national minimum wage = €10,440/year)

• Additional adults: €435/month (50% of the minimum wage = €5,220/year)

• Children or dependent adults: €261/month (30% of the minimum wage = €3,132/year)

🏠 Proof of Accommodation

• Rental contract under the applicant’s name

• Invitation letter from a legal resident in Portugal

• Hotel reservation for at least one week (when applicable)

📄 Specific Documents by Applicant Type

• Retirees: Proof of pension + income tax return

• Individuals with passive income: Extratos bancários, DECORE, contrato de aluguel, etc.

• Religious workers: Statement from the hosting religious community in Portugal + letter from the church in the country of origin

🕒 Validity and Costs

• Initial visa: Valid for 4 months (for entry into Portugal and to begin the residency process)

• Residence permit: 2 years (renewable for another 3 years)

• After 5 years: Possibility of applying for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship

Estimated fees:

• Visa application: €90*

• AIMA processing: €350 per person

• VFS Global fee: Varies by country (e.g., USA = $39.68 + €110 visa fee)

*Fees may vary depending on the exchange rate and application location.

📌 Step-by-Step Process

1. Obtain a Portuguese tax number (NIF)

2. Open a Portuguese bank account

3. Secure proof of accommodation

4. Gather all required documentation

5. Schedule and submit your application via VFS or the Consulate

6. Travel to Portugal with the 4-month visa

7. Attend to AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) to receive your residence permit

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