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Proven experience guiding international clients with EU Residency

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Proven experience guiding international clients with EU Residency

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Years experience

Proven experience guiding international clients with EU Residency

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Successful Applications

A proven track record across residency and visa outcomes.

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A proven track record across residency and visa outcomes.

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A proven track record across residency and visa outcomes.

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No fluff, just clear guidance and support from day one

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No fluff, just clear guidance and support from day one

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Guess Work

No fluff, just clear guidance and support from day one

What is it?

Program Overview

The Portugal D7 Visa, often called the Passive Income Visa or Retirement Visa, is a long-term residency route for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who can support themselves through stable, recurring income from outside Portugal. It is one of the most accessible paths to living in Europe and offers a clear route toward permanent residency and (eventually) citizenship.

The D7 Visa is ideal for retirees, individuals with passive income, and those who plan to relocate abroad. It emphasises financial self-sufficiency rather than a qualifying investment.

Suitability

Who's it for?

Passive Income Earners

Passive Income Earners

Retirees

Investors

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Business Owners

Entrepreneurs

Requirements

Eligiblity Criteria

To qualify for the D7 Visa in 2026, applicants must meet several requirements:

1. Nationality

You must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.

2. Passive Income

The D7 Visa requires proof of ongoing, stable passive income from outside Portugal — such as pensions, rental income, dividends, interest, or similar recurring revenue.

Starting in 2026, the minimum passive income requirement is linked to Portugal’s minimum national wage, which was updated to approximately €920 per month.

This means a typical baseline requirement is:

  • Main applicant: €920 per month) / €11,040 per annum

  • Spouse: +50% of base (€460 per month) / €5,520 per annum

  • Each dependent child: +30% (€276 per month) €3,312 per annum

Qualifying passive income can include rental income, pensions, dividends, interest, investment income, returns from stocks and bonds, trust distributions, royalties, and other regular, verifiable passive earnings, provided the income is stable, recurring, and legally sourced.

Eligibility

Application Requirements

To qualify for Portugal’s D7 Visa:

  • The applicant must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national

  • Clean criminal record and background checks are required

  • Proof of passive income earnings in-line with the program requirements

  • Family members may be included under the same application, subject to eligibility.

Client Success Stories

Don't just take our word for it

They were the first team that didn’t try to sell me a visa in five minutes. They asked the right questions, explained what was realistic, and only then mapped out the best route. Compared to other agencies I spoke to, this felt professional, structured, and genuinely client-first.

James

United Kingdom

They were the first team that didn’t try to sell me a visa in five minutes. They asked the right questions, explained what was realistic, and only then mapped out the best route. Compared to other agencies I spoke to, this felt professional, structured, and genuinely client-first.

James

United Kingdom

They were the first team that didn’t try to sell me a visa in five minutes. They asked the right questions, explained what was realistic, and only then mapped out the best route. Compared to other agencies I spoke to, this felt professional, structured, and genuinely client-first.

James

United Kingdom

I finally had a clear understanding of what I qualified for and exactly what was required. The guidance was realistic and detailed, and the checklist made everything manageable. It removed a lot of stress and helped me move forward with confidence.

Ahmed

Egypt

I finally had a clear understanding of what I qualified for and exactly what was required. The guidance was realistic and detailed, and the checklist made everything manageable. It removed a lot of stress and helped me move forward with confidence.

Ahmed

Egypt

I finally had a clear understanding of what I qualified for and exactly what was required. The guidance was realistic and detailed, and the checklist made everything manageable. It removed a lot of stress and helped me move forward with confidence.

Ahmed

Egypt

They took the time to understand my personal and business situation before recommending the right route. Communication was consistent, and I always knew the next step. It felt tailored, professional, and handled with genuine attention to detail.

Cevat

Turkey

They took the time to understand my personal and business situation before recommending the right route. Communication was consistent, and I always knew the next step. It felt tailored, professional, and handled with genuine attention to detail.

Cevat

Turkey

They took the time to understand my personal and business situation before recommending the right route. Communication was consistent, and I always knew the next step. It felt tailored, professional, and handled with genuine attention to detail.

Cevat

Turkey

Everything was structured and professional from day one. The process was broken down clearly, the document requirements were organised, and updates were consistent. It made a complex application feel straightforward and far less time-consuming.

Elizabeth

South Africa

Everything was structured and professional from day one. The process was broken down clearly, the document requirements were organised, and updates were consistent. It made a complex application feel straightforward and far less time-consuming.

Elizabeth

South Africa

Everything was structured and professional from day one. The process was broken down clearly, the document requirements were organised, and updates were consistent. It made a complex application feel straightforward and far less time-consuming.

Elizabeth

South Africa

The level of clarity and organisation stood out immediately. Expectations were set early, timelines were explained properly, and I was kept informed throughout. What I appreciated most was that the support continued beyond submission, not just at the start.

Omar

UAE

The level of clarity and organisation stood out immediately. Expectations were set early, timelines were explained properly, and I was kept informed throughout. What I appreciated most was that the support continued beyond submission, not just at the start.

Omar

UAE

The level of clarity and organisation stood out immediately. Expectations were set early, timelines were explained properly, and I was kept informed throughout. What I appreciated most was that the support continued beyond submission, not just at the start.

Omar

UAE

The experience was straightforward and transparent from the beginning. I always knew what was required, why it mattered, and what was coming next. The team stayed involved throughout the process, which made the whole journey feel secure.

Daniel

USA

The experience was straightforward and transparent from the beginning. I always knew what was required, why it mattered, and what was coming next. The team stayed involved throughout the process, which made the whole journey feel secure.

Daniel

USA

The experience was straightforward and transparent from the beginning. I always knew what was required, why it mattered, and what was coming next. The team stayed involved throughout the process, which made the whole journey feel secure.

Daniel

USA

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