WHO IT'S FOR · STARTUP VISA
Who the Startup
Visa Is For
A visa for entrepreneurs with an innovative idea. There are no industry restrictions — Portugal supports both tech startups and traditional businesses with an innovative element
New: you can now apply either through the consulate or from within Portugal (under Lei n.º 61/2025 of 22 October 2025)
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BENEFITS · STARTUP VISA
Key Benefits of the
Startup Visa
2+3 years
Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A direct path to permanent residency and EU citizenship
No large investment
No need to invest hundreds of thousands of euros — what matters is a real business plan and financial means
Incubators
Work with Portuguese incubators: mentorship, connections and access to the EU market
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
Free choice of business
No industry restrictions — tech and traditional businesses with an innovative element
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with a Portuguese residence permit
DOCUMENTS · CHECKLIST
What documents you need
IN PORTUGAL
Documents in Portugal
The package proving your business, financial means and IAPMEI approval of the startup
Required documents
NIF — for contracts, rent and opening an account
Bank account — proof of financial means
Proof of address (rental agreement)
Incubator contract + IAPMEI approval
Business plan — the viability of your idea and its potential in Portugal
IN YOUR COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP / RESIDENCE
Documents to prepare beforehand
Personal documents you prepare in your home country before applying for the visa
Required documents
Passport (all valid ones) + 2 photos
Criminal record certificate with apostille
Travel health insurance (from €30,000)
Flights to Portugal
Financial proof — bank statements or income documents
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your country, business project and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
NIF, bank account, business plan, certificates and apostilles
IAPMEI · Incubator
Visa application
Application and business plan via IAPMEI, certificate and incubator contract
Arrival
Arrival in Portugal
Visa valid 4 months / 2 entries. Preparing your AIMA application
≈ 90 business days
Residency application (AIMA)
AIMA appointment with lawyer support. Two-year residence card
After 2 years
Residency renewal
Renew your residence permit for another 3 years
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 Startup Visa is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
Startup Visa?
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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