Portugal D7 visa requirements
Portugal's D7 visa is the usual retirement route from outside the EU: a pension or passive income of at least €920 a month in 2026, the minimum wage, plus 50% for a spouse.
What the law asks for, what the government charges, and how the application runs. Checked against Portugal's official sources on Oct 8, 2026.
- Minimum income
- €920/mo (about $1,030) 100% of Portugal's minimum monthly wage (€920 in 2026, net of social security contributions), from a pension or from income on property, intellectual property or financial investments, available in Portugal; plus 50% for each further adult and 30% for each child. Consular visa portal; Decree-Law 139/2025; AIMA. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
- Residency
- Two-year permit, then 3-year renewals Consular visa portal; Decree-Law 139/2025; AIMA. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
- Government fees
- €110 (about $120) National visa fee. Consular visa portal. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Who qualifies for the D7 visa
Retirees from outside the EU usually move to Portugal on the D7 residence visa, for people who live on a pension or on income from property, intellectual property or financial investments, and then exchange it for a residence permit in Portugal.
You need €920 (about $1,030) a month: 100% of Portugal's minimum monthly wage (€920 in 2026, net of social security contributions), from a pension or from income on property, intellectual property or financial investments, available in Portugal; plus 50% for each further adult and 30% for each child.
The income test follows the minimum monthly wage, which changes every year: €920 from 1 January 2026, set by Decree-Law 139/2025.
The income must be available in Portugal, so the consulate asks for proof that you will receive it there.
A residence permit is refused after a conviction for a crime punishable in Portugal by more than one year in prison.
D7 visa documents
Every residence permit
- Valid passport or travel document, plus a copy of the photo page
- Criminal record certificate from your country of origin or where you have lived for over a year, with a Hague apostille or legalised (not needed under 16)
- Declaration of your address in Portugal and how you live there (owner, tenant or other), with the land registry certificate or the landlord's declaration, at the residence permit stage
- Health insurance, or proof that you are covered by the National Health Service, at the residence permit stage
Consular visa portal; AIMA. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
This visa
- National visa application form, signed, and two recent passport photos
- Proof of legal stay if you apply outside your country of nationality
- Travel insurance covering medical expenses, including urgent care and repatriation (may be waived under a health agreement, such as a UK S1)
- Retirees: a document showing the amount of your pension and proof that you will receive it, or have other income available, in Portugal
- Passive income: proof of income from movable or immovable property, intellectual property or financial investments, and that it is available in Portugal
Consular visa portal. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Apply at the consulate or visa centre for where you live; each post may ask for more documents. Foreign documents need a Hague apostille or legalisation. Ask your lawyer whether a document must also be translated.
D7 visa fees
| National visa fee | €110 (about $120) |
Consular visa portal. Checked Oct 8, 2026. Lawyer and agency fees are not set by law; ask for a fixed written quote.
How the application runs
- Gather your documentsProof of your pension or passive income, travel insurance with medical cover and an apostilled criminal record certificate.
- Apply at your consulateLodge the application and pay the €110 fee at the consulate or visa centre for where you live.
- Wait for the decisionThe legal time limit for a residence visa decision is 60 days.
- Enter Portugal and apply to AIMAThe visa allows two entries over four months, during which you apply to AIMA for a residence permit.
- Renew the permitThe first permit lasts two years and renews for successive three-year periods.
Spouses and children
A spouse or partner, minor or dependent children and dependent parents can come with you. Each further adult adds 50% of the minimum wage (€460 a month in 2026) and each child under 18 or dependent adult child adds 30% (€276 a month). Family members who travel with you apply for an accompanying residence visa, showing resources for the stay or for 12 months, whichever is shorter.
Consular visa portal. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Other ways to live in Portugal
Residence visa for remote work (digital nomad)
For people who work remotely, employed or self-employed, for clients or employers outside Portugal. You show average monthly earnings over the last three months of at least four times the minimum wage, €3,680 in 2026, and proof of your tax residence.
Consular visa portal. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Residence permit for investment (ARI, golden visa)
A temporary residence permit for investors, with no residence visa needed and a minimum stay of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later year. Routes include €500,000 in Portuguese non-real-estate investment funds, €500,000 for scientific research, €250,000 for the arts or cultural heritage, or creating at least 10 jobs.
AIMA. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
D7 visa questions
How much income do I need for the D7 visa in 2026?
At least the minimum monthly wage, €920 a month in 2026, for the main applicant, plus 50% (€460) for a spouse or other adult and 30% (€276) for each child. The income must come from a pension or from property, intellectual property or investments, and be available in Portugal.
Is the Portuguese golden visa still available?
Yes, as a residence permit for investment (ARI). The routes include €500,000 in Portuguese non-real-estate investment funds, €500,000 for research, €250,000 for culture or heritage, or creating 10 jobs, with a minimum stay of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later year.
Can I work remotely on the D7 visa?
The D7 is for people living on a pension or passive income. Remote workers have their own visa, which asks for earnings of at least four times the minimum wage, €3,680 a month in 2026.
