D7 Visa Portugal: Complete Guide for Passive Income Earners and Retirees

Visão Geral

The **D7 Visa** (Visto para Residência para Titulares de Rendimentos de Fonte Estrangeira) — commonly called the "Passive Income Visa" or "Retirement Visa" — is a Portuguese long-stay visa for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who receive regular income from sources outside Portugal (pensions, rental income, dividends, royalties, remote business income, or other passive income) and wish to reside in Portugal without engaging in local employment. It is one of Portugal's most popular immigration pathways for retirees, investors, and financially independent individuals. The D7 does not require a minimum investment and has no requirement to spend a minimum number of days in Portugal (though tax residency rules may apply separately).

Passos do Processo

1. 1

   Obtain a Portuguese NIF (tax number)

2. 2

   Open a Portuguese bank account

3. 3

   Transfer sufficient funds to your Portuguese account

4. 4

   Arrange accommodation in Portugal

5. 5

   Obtain health insurance

6. 6

   Gather all required documents

7. 7

   Submit your visa application at the Portuguese Consulate

8. 8

   Enter Portugal on the D7 visa

9. 9

   Register as a tax resident (if applicable)

10. 10

    Book and attend your AIMA appointment

11. 11

    Collect your Residence Permit card

Documentos Necessários

• - Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay) - Completed and signed visa application form - Two recent passport-size photographs - Criminal record certificate from your country of origin or habitual residence (apostilled or legalized) - Proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental contract minimum 12 months or property deed) - Proof of regular income sufficient to meet the threshold: - Pension statement or certificate from the pension authority - Bank statements (last 3–6 months) showing regular incoming transfers - Investment portfolio statements, dividend certificates, rental income documentation - Portuguese bank account statement showing transferred funds - Portuguese NIF document - Health insurance valid in Portugal for the entire visa period - Proof of payment of the visa application fee **Note:** All foreign documents must be apostilled (Hague Apostille Convention) or legalized, and accompanied by a certified Portuguese translation.

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