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PORTUGAL · PASSIVE INCOME VISA

D7 Visa Portugal:

Passive Income Visa

Portuguese residency based on passive income

Income that qualifies for the D7 visa includes pensions, rent, dividends, interest and royalties. Legal EU status in 4–6 months and a predictable path to Portuguese citizenship

WHO IT'S FOR · D7 VISA

Who the D7 Passive
Income Visa Is For

The D7 visa doesn't prevent you from working or running a business in Portugal — you can combine passive income with your own venture without any restrictions

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BENEFITS · D7 VISA

Key Benefits of the
D7 Portugal Visa

2+3 years

Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A direct path to permanent residency and EU citizenship

No investment

No need to open a company, invest, or create jobs

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

Combine passive income with a job or a business without any restrictions

EU banks

Account opening, loans and financial products. Full integration into the EU banking system

FREE · D7 VISA CHECKLIST

D7 Portugal Visa Checklist

Documents, financial requirements, AIMA timelines and common mistakes — all in one file. Updated for 2026

A personal checklist for your family setup

Income table, AIMA timelines and common mistakes

Updated for 2026

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ROUTES · GETTING RESIDENCY

Ways to obtain Portuguese residency

OPTION 1 · MAIN

Through the consulate

Get the D7 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

Proof of passive income for 3 months

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

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS · 2026

How much income you need

The minimum threshold is tied to Portugal's 2026 minimum wage and is reviewed each year

€920

Per month / 1 person

Portugal's minimum wage in 2026

€11,040

Per year / 1 person

Held in your bank account as proof

+50%

For each spouse

+30% per child

Income sources: pension, rent, dividends, interest, royalties — any stable passive income documented over the last 3 months

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TIMELINE · APPROXIMATE

Processing timeline

01

1–2

months · Preparation

NIF, bank account, proof of income, insurance, proof of address

02

≈ 60

days · Consulate

D7 visa review by the consulate (business days). Visa valid for 4 months / 2 entries

03

≈ 90

days · AIMA

Review of your residency application at AIMA (business days) → residence card

04

~6

months · Court-ordered slot

Securing an AIMA appointment through the courts (if needed)

✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate

ROADMAP · STAGES

From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship

We review every case individually, factoring in your country, income type and family setup

1

1–2 months

Document preparation

NIF, bank account, proof of income, insurance

2

≈ 60 days

D7 visa submission

Appointment, document package, full support. Visa valid 4 months / 2 entries

3

≈ 90 business days

Residency application at AIMA

Appointment, documents, lawyer support. Two-year residence card

4

Portuguese PR

Permanent residence

Apply for permanent residency or renew your residency

5

Final stage

Path to EU citizenship

Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport

Margarita Kurbanova

"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

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We'll help you choose the right package for your case

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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 D7 visa is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship

OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019

Ready to start your
D7 Visa journey?

Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship

Nico Sergievich
Oliver Murray

Immigration experts online

Vesper Advisory Team

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CONTACTS

Mob / WhatsApp

+351 91 202 47 77

Telegram

@vesperadvisory

Address

Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal

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