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1 program for Portugal. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
The D4 is Portugal's residency visa for study and research — for higher or secondary education, doctoral or post-doctoral research, internships or volunteer work at a recognised institution for more than a year.
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.
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 uses lettered national visas — D7, D8, D2, D3, D1, D4 and family reunification (D6) — plus the Golden Visa (ARI). Visas come from consulates; residence permits are handled by AIMA, which replaced SEF in October 2023.
No. Since Law 56/2023 (in force October 2023), real-estate purchases no longer qualify for the Golden Visa. Eligible routes now include investment funds, company capitalisation with jobs, job creation, research and cultural support.
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Study abroad — Portugal