Portuguese Residence permit through Remote and Passive income (visa D7)

The whole process is divided into 2 huge steps: preparing documents & obtaining a D7 visa, and then arriving in Portugal and obtaining a resident card.

Freelancers and remote workers
Freelancers or long-term digital nomads are eligible to obtain a D7 visa and relocate to Portugal. MigRun team has clarified the information at the Consulate of Portugal and received confirmation.
Passive income holders from 705 euros per month
The main condition for a passive income visa is to be able to demonstrate that you receive regular passive income - from 705 euros per month. Suitable for crypto holders, stockholders rentier. Moreover, you can use any other way to show permanent and legal income throughout the year.

The process for D7 visa

1
Prepare documents
Gather proof of passive income, find an apartment in Portugal, prepare various certificates and bank statements.
2
Submit it to the consulate and get a visa
Register online for the submission of documents and visit the consulate of Portugal in your country.
3
Relocate to Portugal and Get a residence permit card
Then you can enter Portugal and register with the immigration service. In 2-3 months you will receive a residence permit card by post.
4
Deal with bureaucracy upon arrival
In Portugal, you will need to deal with the tax regime, local bureaucracy, find friends and colleagues.

Obtaining a D7 visa in 3 steps

A D7 visa is needed to legally enter Portugal and submit additional documents to the immigration service (SEF) in order to obtain a residence permit.

The residence is issued longer than the standard Schengen visa, but it is almost a residence permit. Consider up to 60 days, but usually no more than a month.

Below you will find the entire list of documents with links on where to get them yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to write to us.
  • 1
    Follow the instructions (watch below)
  • 2
    If something is not clear - write to us. All questions will be answered by an experienced immigration lawyer.
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    Before applying for a D7 visa, check all documents (checklist here)
Обдирательство
В русскоязычных группах вам предложат сделать NIF за цену от 150 до 600 евро. Знайте — это обдирательство. Это будут обосновывать ответственностью "налогового поручителя", но если вы почитаете законодательство, то не найдете ничего про эту ответственность, кроме как за то, чтобы пересылать вам письма от органов. Так что справедливая цена не выше 150 евро за помощь, и то, можно при желании сделать бесплатно, если есть друзья португальцы.
Обдирательство
Это просто районная администрация. Прийти вместе с другом и оплатить пошлину около 6 евро (не забудьте паспорт). 
Request a certificate of no criminal record in your country in paper format. Then order an apostille, translate the certificate into Portuguese and certify it with a notary.
To rent an apartment and open a Portuguese bank account, you need a local tax number called NIF. You can get it remotely. This will require a fiscal representative (any person with permanent residence or citizenship, not necessarily a lawyer or consultant) in Portugal. This can be done inexpensively in various online services (see instructions). If you already have a passport from another EU country, Iceland or Norway, a tax representative is not required.
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In order to obtain a residence permit, you need to have funds in Portugal, in a Portuguese bank. The amount must exceed 705 euros per month for 12 months, that is, 8460 euros + 50% for a spouse and 30% for each child (according to experience, it is desirable to transfer more funds to the account, this will increase the chance of obtaining a residence permit). You can open a bank account remotely through a representative or in person without a representative.
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You need an annual contract to rent a property in Portugal. There are two options: either you rent an inexpensive apartment for a contract and after terminate the contract upon arrival. Or you find an apartment or house online.
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For passive income holders
Prepare all documents that can prove your stable passive income. The total amount for the main applicant must exceed 705 euros per month, for the second adult - 50% of this amount, for the child - 30%. Plus the cost of renting housing for 1 year.

Important! Even when submitting documents on remote income, we recommend that you provide additional evidence of passive income.
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For nomads and remoters
The basic list of documents is the same. But instead of passive income, you need to confirm that you work remotely.
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There are no essay requirements. However, a good motivation letter influences a positive response. Describe why you like Portugal, how you plan to arrange your life here and why you can be trusted.
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Insurance for a D7 visa and for a residence permit are two different things. For D7, it is enough to take out the usual insurance for traveling abroad for 120 days (the validity of your visa), but the Embassy will accept it for a longer period without any problems. Later in Portugal, you will be able to arrange for yourself local insurance.
Fill out a short form on the e-visa website, choose a convenient date, and submit the documents. They will be considered for up to 60 days.
Sign up at the consulate
If you are applying as a married couple, the main package of documents for a spouse is the same as for the main applicant. But! If the visa of main applicant is denied, your spouse will also be denied.

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Make sure that all documents are collected using a free checklist

Why is the MigRun tracker free and how do we earn on it?

We believe that information about immigration should be simple and accessible to everyone.
We earn on complex and atypical cases, as well as providing legal assistance in obtaining tax numbers, opening bank accounts, relocating companies. Moreover, we also earn money from consultant's fees that involved working with special situations.

To apply for a residence permit, you need to have a tax number and a bank account. For example, in Portugal, it is necessary to obtain a NIF number (tax number).

Our experts will assist you to get NIF within a few days, and open a bank account in a few weeks.

We have firsthand knowledge of the struggles you face. The consultation will allow you to outline your case and receive expert legal advice from an experienced immigration lawyer with a detailed plan for the future process.

If there was not enough time for consultations, you will receive it by email or on an additional phone call with a consultant.
Your Personal Immigration Assistant will accompany you in every step of the immigration process, as well as develop a strategy for your specific case.

Moreover, the assistant will help you to apply for all authorities, assist with preparing all the necessary documents, and even do some for you.

After your D7 visa is approved
Congratulations! You are one step away from getting a residence permit.
Just follow the short instruction below.

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