Door 02 · D7
Residency in Portugal on your passive income
From €920 a month in verifiable pensions, rent or dividends. We prepare the file from NIF to residence card.
BOCEAN IMMIGRATION PORTUGAL, LDA · NIPC 519043731 · Payments by Stripe · 4 to 8 months
- A lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar (OA) is on your file, named with their bar number in your engagement letter.
- An immigration consultancy with in-house lawyers, at Av. da Liberdade 67B, Lisbon. NIPC 519043731.
- Family included at no extra Reside fee.
- A clear refund grid before you pay. See the refund policy.
- Blue Ocean, the group behind Reside, has handled 1,852 cases. Read the reviews on Trustpilot.
- Reside is not a government agency. Documents are issued by the Portuguese authorities.
01 · What it is
The D7 visa in plain English
The D7 is Portugal's residency visa for people who support themselves on regular passive income: pensions, social security, dividends, rent, royalties or annuities. Income does not have to come from Portugal. US Social Security, a UK State Pension or rent from Madrid all qualify if you can document them.
You first receive an entry visa of 4 months from the Portuguese consulate in your country. After you arrive and give biometrics at AIMA you receive a residence card valid for 2 years, renewable for 3 more. After 5 years of legal residency you can apply for permanent residency. Citizenship is a separate, later step. Under the Nationality Law in force since 18 May 2026, the qualifying residency period is 10 years for most foreigners and 7 years for nationals of CPLP countries (Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea). The clock counts from the date the residence card is issued.
Absences from Portugal are limited to 6 consecutive months, or 8 months in total, in each residency period.
02 · Requirements
How much income you need
The floor is the Portuguese national minimum wage, €920 per month since January 2026. It rises by 50% per spouse and 30% per dependent child. Family members do not need their own income.
| Household | Minimum monthly income |
|---|---|
| Single applicant | €920 |
| Couple | €1,380 |
| Couple + 1 child | €1,656 |
| Couple + 2 children | €1,932 |
| Couple + 3 children | €2,208 |
You also need:
- 6 to 12 months of bank statements, pension award letters, dividend statements or rental contracts
- About 12 months of income held in a Portuguese bank account or a recognised international account in your name
- A criminal record certificate with apostille from your country
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal and health insurance
- A Portuguese NIF and bank account (we arrange the NIF)
The consulate rejects income that looks one-off or cannot be verified.
03 · The steps
From kickoff to residence card, 4 to 8 months
- 01
NIF and fiscal setup
Month 1. Your NIF in 5 to 14 business days, fiscal representation and the power of attorney.
- 02
Consulate file
Months 1 to 2. We compile the dossier: income proofs, criminal record with apostille, accommodation, health insurance. You submit it at the Portuguese consulate.
Your turn - 03
Visa issued, you travel
Months 2 to 4. The consulate issues the 4-month visa. You travel to Portugal and we book your AIMA appointment.
- 04
AIMA card
Months 4 to 8. Biometrics in Portugal (about 30 minutes). AIMA sends your 2-year residence card by post.
04 · The fee
What $1,490 includes and what it does not
Included in $1,490
- NIF and 1 year of fiscal representation
- Power of attorney
- Full consulate dossier: income proofs, apostille coordination, accommodation proof, health insurance guidance
- Criminal record certificate guidance and apostille instructions
- Help opening a Portuguese bank account
- AIMA appointment booking
- 12 months of case management
- Family inclusion at no extra service fee (spouse, children, dependent parents)
Not included, billed at cost with receipts
- Consulate visa fee, about €90 per applicant
- AIMA residence card fee, about €85 per card
- Certified translations, about €20 to €40 per page
- Apostille or consular legalisation in your country
- Portuguese health insurance, about €40 to €80 per month
- Travel to the consulate and to Portugal for biometrics
Questions
Common questions
What is the Portugal D7 visa?
The D7 is Portugal's long-stay residency visa for non-EU nationals with regular passive income such as pensions, dividends, rent, royalties or annuities. It gives a 4-month entry visa, then a 2-year residence card renewable for 3 more years, and eligibility for permanent residency after 5 years. Citizenship is a separate, later step. Under the Nationality Law in force since 18 May 2026, the qualifying residency period is 10 years for most foreigners and 7 years for nationals of CPLP countries (Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea). The clock counts from the date the residence card is issued.
What income do I need for the D7?
At least €920 per month for the main applicant (the 2026 minimum wage), plus 50% per spouse and 30% per dependent child. A couple with two children needs about €1,932 per month of verifiable passive income.
How is the D7 different from the D8?
Can I work in Portugal on a D7?
What is included in $1,490?
NIF and 1 year of fiscal representation, consulate dossier preparation, apostille coordination, AIMA appointment booking and 12 months of case management. Consulate and AIMA fees, translations and insurance are billed at cost.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Spouse and dependent children can be included. Each family member adds a small consulate and AIMA fee. The income threshold rises by 50% per spouse and 30% per child, and they do not need their own income.
Do I need to live in Portugal full time?
You cannot be absent for more than 6 consecutive months, or more than 8 months in total, in each residency period. This applies to the 2-year card and to the 3-year renewal.
What if the file is rejected because of an error on your side?
Open door 02
Ready when you are
Start with the NIF and we take you through to the residence card.