To be eligible for the Portugal D7 Visa, also known as the Portugal Retirement Visa, and start your journey toward obtaining Portuguese residency, the main applicant must be a non-EU national and meet certain passive income requirements. You’ll need to show that you have enough funds in a Portuguese bank account to support yourself during your stay.

Key Benefits

• Visa-free travel: Holders of the D7 visa for Portugal can explore the Schengen area and move freely across the European Union for a specified period without being required to produce additional visas or travel permits.
• Permanent residency and citizenship: After five years of legal residency, holders can apply for permanent residency or Portuguese nationality, enabling them to obtain a Portuguese passport with visa-free access to 174 countries.

• Rights as a Portuguese resident: You gain access to the Portuguese national health service system and the country’s robust education system. You can work, enjoy legal protection, and access vocational training and professional development opportunities.

• Family reunification: The Portugal D7 Visa allows the main applicant to bring family members, including spouses, children under 18, dependent parents, siblings, or children over 18, who can enjoy similar benefits.