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Portugal

Europe's sunniest corner where affordable living meets Atlantic lifestyle and EU citizenship awaits.

Portugal Visa Guide

7 visa options for moving to Portugal. From tourist visas to permanent residency and citizenship.

Digital Nomad Visas

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Europe's first dedicated digital nomad pathway for remote workers earning from foreign employers

60-90 days for visa; 2-3+ months additional for residence permitTemporary Stay: 1 year renewable up to 5x; Residency: 2-year residence permit

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Retirement Visas

D7 Passive Income Visa

Portugal's most popular visa for financially independent Americans seeking long-term residency

60-90 days for visa; additional 2-6 months for AIMA residence permit (significant backlogs exist)Initial visa: 4 months; First residence permit: 2 years; Renewal: 3 years

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Work Visas

D2 Entrepreneur Visa

For non-EU entrepreneurs starting, purchasing, or expanding a business in Portugal

60-90 days for visa; 3+ months total with AIMAInitial 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

D1 Work Visa (Employer-Sponsored)

Standard employment visa for positions with Portuguese employers

30-90 days for visaInitial 1-year permit, renewable for 2-year periods

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Tech Visa Program

Fast-track certification for tech professionals at approved Portuguese companies

20-23 working days (versus 60-90 for standard visas)2-year residence permit, renewable

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Investor Visas

Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)

Portugal's flagship investment immigration program with minimal physical presence requirements

12-18 months (significant backlogs; some cases reach 27-40 months)Initial 2-year residence permit, renewable for 2-year periods

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Student Visas

D4 Student Visa

For non-EU students pursuing higher education programs in Portugal

30-60 daysDuration of study program

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

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