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1 program for Portugal. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Family reunification lets a legally resident sponsor bring eligible family to Portugal. The sponsor first gets AIMA's prior approval, then the family member applies for the D6 visa at a consulate.
Portugal's Golden Visa (ARI) is residence by investment with minimal stay requirements. Since Law 56/2023 in October 2023, real-estate purchase and standalone capital transfer no longer qualify; current routes centre on funds, company capitalisation with jobs, job creation, research and cultural support.
After holding a valid temporary residence permit continuously for five years, non-EU nationals can apply to AIMA for permanent residence, with A2-level Portuguese, no relevant convictions and means of support.
The D7 is Portugal's residency visa for people with stable passive income — pensions, rents, dividends or investments — who can live in Portugal without working locally. It is a popular route for retirees and the financially independent.
Start from your main purpose and income type, then pick the matching lettered visa — D7 for passive income, D8 for remote work, D1/D3 for employment, D2 for business, D4 for study, D6 for family — or the Golden Visa for investment.
Yes, through family reunification. The sponsor first obtains AIMA's prior approval, then the family member applies for a D6 visa at a consulate.
The D3 is Portugal's visa for highly qualified professionals — such as scientists, engineers, IT specialists, senior managers and teachers — with a job offer. Depending on salary and qualifications, the residence permit can take the form of the EU Blue Card.
The D8 is Portugal's digital nomad visa, introduced in 2022, for remote workers and freelancers who earn from employers or clients outside Portugal. It requires a higher income than the D7.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Portugal