# Portugal Visas and Residencies 2026 Canonical URL: https://relovisa.co/portugal-visas-residencies-overview [Book with Relovisa on Tobira](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa) Whatever your income looks like, there is a Portuguese route to residency. Compare them side by side and find the one your real situation can support. ## Who this is for - A calm, safe European base with real residency rights - Ocean, mild climate and the calma pace, inside the EU - Remote income, pension, business or investment: every profile has a route ## Routes and timelines ### Remote workers and freelancers with stable foreign income. - Income floor: €3,680/mo - Employer: Not required - Family: Yes, same file - Path to PR: 5 years - Service fee: from €2,490 ### Skilled-employment route. Pair with Portuguese payroll and EOR. - Salary: from ≈€2,300/mo - Employer: Yes, via a payroll company - Family: Yes, same file - Path to PR: 5 years - Service fee: from €2,490 ### For retirees, investors and passive-income holders. - Income floor: from €920/mo - Employer: Not required - Family: Yes, parents too - Path to PR: 5 years - Service fee: from €2,490 ### For founders and operators. Company formation included. - Savings: €11,040 - Employer: Your own company - Family: Yes, same file - Path to PR: 5 years - Service fee: from €5,990 ### For investors seeking a flexible path to Portuguese residency through capital investment. - Investment: from €250,000 (culture) / €500,000 (funds) - Employer: Not required - Family: Yes, same file - Stay required: 7 days in year one, then 14 per two years - Service fee: On request ## Steps and timing Let your case manager, with licensed lawyers where the case needs them, handle all the paperwork. The same four moves on every Portuguese route, owned by one accountable case lead. ### 1. Understand your immigration options During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision. ### 2. Tailored strategy for approval A lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success. ### 3. Complete document preparation With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications. ### 4. Smooth application process Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress. ## FAQ ### Which Portuguese visa should I choose? D7 for passive income, D8 for active remote income, D3 for skilled employment, and D2 for founders. If you are already in Portugal with a stuck case, see the AIMA rescue service. ### What is the difference between D7 and D8? D7 is passive income such as pension, rent or dividends. D8 is active remote-work income. They use different income proofs with similar permit mechanics. ### Do you offer the Golden Visa? Yes. The Golden Visa is a capital-investment route to Portuguese residency, from €250,000 (culture) or €500,000 (funds, company), with a minimal stay requirement: 7 days in year one, then 14 days per two-year period. The dedicated page sets out the current investment options; a consultation then checks eligibility. ### Can I apply for D8 or D7 while already in Portugal? No. D8 and D7 entry visas must be applied for at a Portuguese consulate outside Portugal. ### Is a NIF required before applying? Yes, a Portuguese tax number is needed for bank accounts and administrative steps. It can be obtained remotely, and Relovisa handles it. ### How long does processing take? Consulate visa 30 to 60 days. AIMA permit issuance realistically 9 to 18 months in Lisbon and Porto and roughly 5 to 9 months via regional offices; the legal target is 90 days. ### How is your fee structured? We separate our service fee from government fees and from any investment or salary. Service fees start at €2,490 and rise for company and payroll routes. Government fees are quoted per route. ### Can I bring my family? All routes provide a family path, but exact family-reunification timing and eligibility require case-specific review under current rules. ### What counts toward the 10 years for citizenship? Legal residence counts (Lei 37/81 art. 15 n.º 1), but since art. 15 n.º 4 was repealed, time spent only waiting for an AIMA decision no longer does; the Constitutional Court (Acórdão 1133/2025) reads this as counting from the grant of the residence permit. Whether months on the D visa before that count is not settled. The requirement is 10 years, or 7 for EU citizens and nationals of countries where Portuguese is an official language, under the post-19 May 2026 rules, and interrupted periods add up within 12 years (9 on the 7-year track, art. 15 n.º 3). ## Booking [Book a consultation or contact Relovisa](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa). Booking requires your explicit agreement. Contact sharing requires separate consent.