Process
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Golden Visa / ARI
Main Requirements
Eligible investment, lawful source of funds, compliance checks, and satisfaction of minimum stay obligations.
Application Process
Choose investment route → Prepare documents → Submit through ARI/AIMA → Biometrics → Receive residence card.
Typical Documents Needed
Passport, criminal record certificates, investment evidence, source-of-funds evidence, bank/transfer records, declarations, and family documents where relevant.
D7 Visa
Main Requirements
Sufficient stable income (passive/recurring), proof of accommodation, and general residency visa compliance.
Application Process
Prepare income and accommodation file → Apply at consulate/visa center → Receive residency visa → Travel to Portugal → Complete AIMA stage.
Typical Documents Needed
Passport, visa form, photos, criminal record certificate, insurance where required, proof of accommodation, income proof, bank statements, and civil-status documents where relevant.
D2 Visa
Main Requirements
Viable business plan or business activity, sufficient funds, proof of accommodation, and general compliance.
Application Process
Define business model → Prepare business/company documents → Apply through consular channel → Enter Portugal → Complete AIMA stage.
Typical Documents Needed
Passport, visa form, photos, criminal record certificate, insurance where required, proof of accommodation, means of subsistence, business plan, company documents, contracts/letters of intent, and bank statements.
D3 Visa
Main Requirements
Qualifying employment basis, evidence of qualifications, proof of accommodation, and general compliance.
Application Process
Secure role/contract → Gather professional documents → Apply through consular channel → Enter Portugal → Complete AIMA stage.
Typical Documents Needed
Passport, visa form, photos, criminal record certificate, insurance where required, proof of accommodation, employment contract or promise of employment, diplomas/CV, and employer documents where requested.
D8 / Digital Nomad Visa
Main Requirements
Proof of remote work, qualifying income, proof of accommodation, and general residency visa compliance.
Application Process
Gather remote-work and income proof → Apply through consular channel → Travel to Portugal → Complete AIMA stage.
Typical Documents Needed
Passport, visa form, photos, criminal record certificate, insurance where required, proof of accommodation, work/client contracts, income proof, bank statements, and tax-related documents where relevant.