To get you off to the right start, we have put together details of the differences between some of Portugal’s most popular visas, to help you choose Portugal as a destination to live, work and play. You can also click into each visa for more comprehensive details.

GOLDEN VISA

D2 VISA

D7 VISA

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

Eligibility

Non-EU/EEA National

Time to Get

Almost 2 years

5 to 8 months

Eligibility for the Visa

Investment under the Portuguese law

Incorporating a company or independent activity

Passive income, such as pensions, or dividends

Work contract or service provision contract

Investment Required

From €200,000

Incorporation of a company

N/A

Specific Requirements

Investment

Investment activity

Passive income of at least the amount of the minimum wage

Salary of at least 3x the minimum wage over the last 3 months (average)

Minimum Stay Requirements

7 days per year

Not being absent from the country for more than 6 months in a row or 8 months over 24

Citizenship

After 5 years of legal residency

Travel Benefits

Visa-free entry to the Schengen Area

Tax Implications

Depends

Tax resident – taxed on a worldwide income basis; Possibility to apply for the Non-Habitual Resident Regime

Reach out to Dixcart for more information – advice.portugal@dixcart.com.