Portugal Residence Permit (Temporary Residence Permit)
- Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
- What does a Portuguese residence permit provide?
- Key procedural features of D7 and D8 visas
- Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
- How we can help
- Contact a lawyer for further information
Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
Remote active or passive income. D7 and D8 visas.
What does a Portuguese residence permit provide?
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
- The possibility of obtaining Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax status and paying tax at a flat rate of 20% instead of 48%.*
- Access to medical services in local clinics. Children can attend schools free of charge.
- Opening accounts with foreign banks with minimal difficulties during bank compliance checks.
- The possibility of obtaining citizenship after 5 years of residence, provided that the person resides in Portugal for more than 183 days each year.
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The Government of Portugal announced the abolition of Non-Habitual Resident status as of 1 January 2024 for individuals who do not hold a valid Portuguese residence permit by 31 December 2023. Individuals who already hold valid NHR status will be able to continue to comply with this tax regime. At present, there is no official draft law regarding Non-Habitual Resident status; this information is a forecast by REVERA based on current data. |
Submission of documents for a residence permit is possible both in the applicant’s country of citizenship and in a country where the applicant holds a local residence permit.
Key procedural features of D7 and D8 visas
- Applications may be submitted immediately together with family members. The required level of income and the deposit amount depend on the number of family members.
- The programmes require permanent residence (from 183 days per year) in Portugal and a permanent address. It is necessary to enter into a residential lease agreement for a term of at least 1 year.
- The D7 programme requires opening a deposit account with a Portuguese bank.
- Applications may be submitted only from countries where the applicant has a residence permit or citizenship. The country of submission must have a Portuguese Visa Application Centre or a Portuguese consulate.
Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
Remote passive income — D7 visa
- Documentary evidence of passive income (income from letting property outside Portugal, dividends, a pension, bank deposit interest, etc.) in an amount of at least EUR 760 for the last 12–24 months, as well as evidence of payment of taxes on such income.
- A deposit with a Portuguese bank in an amount of at least EUR 9,120 for the main applicant.
- Evidence of regular, confirmed income.
Application processing time: up to 90 days from the date of submission at the Portuguese Consulate.
Remote active income — D8 visa
- Remote employment with documented monthly income of at least EUR 3,040 for the 6–12 months preceding submission.
- Monthly income must be confirmed by contracts providing for remote work, a tax return, and bank statements.
- A deposit in a bank account in any country in an amount of from EUR 12,000.
Application processing time: up to 90 days from the date of submission at the Portuguese Consulate.
Renewal of the residence permit and obtaining Portuguese citizenship
A residence permit is issued for 2 years, with subsequent renewal for 3 years, and then after 5 years of lawful stay in the country, one may apply for permanent residence and a Portuguese Republic passport.
Application processing specifics
At present, certain Portuguese consulates have suspended acceptance of applications due to high workload (for example, in Cyprus).
It is not possible to submit documents for a D7 visa while already in Portugal.
How we can help
- Collecting and preparing the required documents in the applicant’s current country of citizenship. The list and content of certain documents depend on each individual case.
- Booking an appointment at the Portuguese consulate and support during submission.
- Opening a bank account in Portugal (under a power of attorney).
- Obtaining an NIF (taxpayer identification number).
- Finding accommodation and support in concluding a lease agreement.
To obtain services for arranging a Portuguese residence permit, you may contact specialists of REVERA’s Private Clients practice by email: y.zadesenskaya@revera.legal
Author: Yaroslavna Zadesenskaya
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