Relocate To
Portugal
Policy Overview
Managed by AIMA. Portugal offers specific 'D-series' visas based on the source of your income.
Short-Term Entry & Tourist Rules
US/UK/Canadian citizens enter visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period.
Long-Term Residency Paths
Income: €920/month (100% of minimum wage) from passive sources (dividends, pension, rental).
Savings: A minimum of €11,040 must be held in a Portuguese bank account.
Path: Apply at a VFS Global center in your home country before moving to Portugal.
Income: €3,680/month (4x minimum wage) from remote work/freelancing.
Path: Submit remote work contract and payslips. Apply at a VFS Global center.
Savings: Proof of €9840/year (€820/month, the Portuguese Minimum Wage) or a scholarship.
Note: Requires a NIF and a Portuguese bank account for the fastest approval.
Path: For tech/healthcare pros with a local contract. Offers a faster path to residency and the EU Blue Card.
Path: You qualify if you have a Portuguese parent or grandparent. Grandchildren must now prove a 'basic knowledge' of Portuguese (A2 level) and 'effective ties' to the community.
Note: The Sephardic Path is now significantly restricted and requires 3 years of residence in most cases.
Family Reunification (D6)
Primary applicant adds spouse (+50% of min. wage) and children (+30% each) to their income/savings requirement.