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Portugal D7 Visa Eligibility Calculator

By VISA AI Editorial TeamReviewed by VISA AI Immigration Research DeskUpdated May 17, 2026

Thinking of moving to Portugal on a D7 Passive Income Visa? Use our free eligibility calculator to see if you meet the requirements for this popular residency program. The D7 visa is perfect for non-EU citizens with a stable passive income.

Processing:60–120 days (consulate) + AIMA biometrics 6–12 months.Min score:70FreeOfficial source

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1. What is your monthly passive income?

2. Income source?

3. PT address (12-month lease/deed) + NIF + bank account?

4. Apostilled criminal record + intent to live 8+ months/yr?

Answer all questions to see your score

Portugal D7 Visa Overview

Portugal D7 Visa is one of the most searched immigration pathways for people moving to Portugal

This page gives you a fast, no-signup way to check where you stand before you spend money on application fees or agents. Our calculator mirrors the official rule set and then translates the answers into a clear, percentage-based eligibility score. You will see exactly which requirements you already meet, which ones need work, and what the realistic next step looks like.

If you want a deeper, AI-personalised plan covering documents, timeline, costs and alternative pathways, run the full assessment — it compares your profile against every visa we track for your destination and ranks the routes most likely to succeed for someone with your background.

D7 Visa Requirements & Criteria

Stable Passive Income

Pensions, rental income, dividends, royalties, IP income from outside Portugal. Salary income from remote work is NOT D7 (use Digital Nomad D8).

Income Threshold 2026

100% Portuguese minimum wage = €870/mo (€10,440/yr) for main applicant + 50% per adult dependent (€435/mo) + 30% per child (€261/mo). Most consulates expect 150–200% buffer.

Portuguese Address

Rental contract or property deed registered, 12-month minimum.

NIF + Portuguese Bank Account

Tax ID and PT bank account with sufficient deposit (≥12 months income).

Physical Presence

8 months/year continuous OR 6 months interrupted; 5 yrs to citizenship + A2 Portuguese.

Verify with the official government source

Want to double-check requirements? Read the rules directly from . Our calculator is a guide — official policy can change at any time. Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo.

Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa FAQs

Common mistakes to avoid

Listing remote-work salary as "passive" — refuse / wrong route (use D8).

Insufficient income buffer at consulate (aim 150–200%).

Rental contract <12 months or unregistered with Finanças.

Missing AIMA biometric slot — months of delay.

Improve your chances

1
Show 12+ months of savings = 1 yr income on top of monthly passive flow.
2
Use a notarised long-term lease registered with Finanças.
3
Engage Portuguese accountant for NIF + bank account remote setup.
4
Open NHR successor regime (IFICI) within 6 months of becoming PT resident.

D7 fees & thresholds (2026)

AIMA / consular fee schedule; SMN 2026 €870.
Item	Detail
Consulate visa fee	€90
AIMA residence permit	€170.30
Renewal (every 2 yrs)	€85.15
Min income (single)	€10,440/yr (100% SMN)
Min income (+ spouse)	+€5,220/yr (50% SMN)
Min income (+ each child)	+€3,132/yr (30% SMN)
Initial residence card	2 yrs, renew 3 yrs
Citizenship eligibility	5 yrs + A2 Portuguese

Step-by-step application process

Self-assess eligibility. Use this calculator and review the official Portugal D7 Visa Eligibility Calculator criteria before paying any fees. Confirm you meet every hard gate (age, language, health, character, qualifying offer or investment) — failing one gate cannot be offset by scoring well elsewhere.
Gather and translate documents. Collect passport, civil documents, qualifications, language test, police clearances from every country lived in 12+ months since age 17, and proof of funds. Obtain certified translations and apostilles/attestations where the destination authority requires them.
Submit the formal application. Lodge online through the official government portal listed on this page. Pay the correct government fee, complete biometrics at the designated centre, and upload supporting evidence in the exact format the authority specifies.
Respond to requests for evidence. Caseworkers commonly request additional payslips, employer letters, or medicals. Respond inside the deadline given — most refusals come from missed deadlines, not weak profiles.
Travel and activate status. On approval, collect your visa vignette or eVisa, enter the country before it expires, register your address where required, and collect any biometric residence permit/card. Keep digital and paper copies of every document.

Sources & references

Every figure on this page is sourced from official government or regulator publications. Cross-check before applying — rules change.

This calculator is editorial guidance, not legal advice. Immigration thresholds, points, salary floors and occupation lists change frequently — always verify your route against the official government source linked on this page before applying. For complex cases, consult a licensed immigration adviser regulated in the destination country.