WHO IT'S FOR · D2 VISA
Who the D2 Entrepreneur
Visa Is For
The D2 visa carries an income requirement — at least €2,200/month per person, proving you can financially sustain your activity in the country
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BENEFITS · D2 VISA
Key Benefits of the
D2 Portugal Visa
2+3 years
Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A path to EU citizenship after 10 years
No investment
No minimum-capital or job-creation requirement — what matters is a viable business plan
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with your Portuguese residence card
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
Freedom of choice
Any lawful, potentially profitable niche — with no restrictions on your line of business
Your own business
Start, relocate or buy a business in Portugal with access to EU clients and partners
ROUTES · GETTING RESIDENCY
Ways to obtain Portuguese residency
OPTION 1 · MAIN
Through the consulate
Get the D2 visa at the consulate → enter Portugal → apply for residency at AIMA. Your appointment is scheduled after the visa is issued (a key point)
Required documents
Passport + 2 photos
Criminal record certificate with apostille
Health insurance from €30,000
Business plan + company or sole-trader registration
NIF + bank account: balance ≈ €11,040
Proof of address (rental agreement or ownership)
OPTION 2 · FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
From within Portugal
Applying through AIMA (via the courts) without a visa. A limited set of residence-permit types — only for specific categories of people
Who can apply
Highly qualified professionals
Family reunification (a citizen child)
Studying in Portugal (from 7th grade)
Required documents
Passport + proof of category
NIF + bank account
Proof of address in Portugal
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your country, income type and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
NIF, bank account, business plan, company registration, insurance
≈ 60 days
D2 visa submission
Appointment, document package, full support. Visa valid 4 months / 2 entries
≈ 90 business days
Residency application at AIMA
Appointment, documents, lawyer support. Two-year residence card
Portuguese PR
Permanent residence
Apply for permanent residency or renew your residency
Final stage
Path to EU citizenship
Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Choose your level of support
BASIC
€490
Start & preparation
NIF + NISS
Personal checklist
2×45 min consultation with an expert
Chat manager
Lawyer review
AIMA appointment
STANDARD ✦ POPULAR
€1,100
Full package up to the visa
NIF + NISS + checklist
2×60 min + chat manager
Document review by a lawyer
Consulate appointment arranged
AIMA appointment
Lawyer support at AIMA
PREMIUM
€3,800
Full-cycle up to the residence card
Everything in Standard
AIMA appointment + lawyer support
Status management up to the card
Unlimited consultations
Tax consultation + IRS
3+ specialists on the team
FAMILY
€6,200
Up to 4 people included
Everything in Premium for each family member
Family reunification paperwork
Unlimited consultations
3+ specialists, priority support
Our commitment: a fixed price for Vesper's support, with no hidden fees for our services. Government fees, translations and third-party services are paid separately; we support you at every step
ADD-ONS
Additional services
AIMA government fee on submission
€406.90
Residence permit renewal
€181.50
Family reunification (1 child)
€177.40
Bank account opening
€1,450
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Document translation
€20 / page
Notarization
€20 / document
Document delivery
€15
Accountant
from €200/mo
Citizenship
€250
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
EU passport
Path to citizenship
The D2 visa is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
D2 Visa journey?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
Mob / WhatsApp
+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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