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Lisbon weather, a path to EU citizenship in five years, and Europe's most welcoming retirement scene. Best for remote workers, retirees, and investors — D8, D7, and Golden routes cover most situations.
7 visa pathways currently tracked.
€920/mo gross (100% Portuguese minimum wage 2026) for sole applicant — projected from Portugal-side activity, savings can substitute
2-year residence permit, renewable for successive 3-year periods
Entrepreneur
60–90 days consular + 30–90 days AIMA
€920/mo (100% Portuguese SMN 2026) — exempt for higher-ed students at DGES-recognized institutions
4-month entry visa → 1-year residence permit, renewable annually for the duration of studies
Student
60–90 days consular; 2–4 months AIMA registration
€920/mo (100% Portuguese SMN 2026)
4-month entry visa → 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods
Family
AIMA petition: 6–9 months (legal max 9); consular D6 visa: 1–2 months; AIMA registration: 2–4 months
€920/mo gross for sole applicant (100% of 2026 Portuguese minimum wage). Add €460/mo per additional adult and €276/mo per dependent child.
2-year residence permit, renewable for successive 3-year periods
Passive Income
Up to 60 days consular (statutory); 30-60 days AIMA after appointment
€3,680/mo gross (4× Portuguese minimum wage 2026)
2-year residence permit, renewable for successive 3-year periods
Digital Nomad
60–90 days consular + 30–60 days AIMA
No income test — investment-based
2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods. 7 days/year physical presence required.
Investor
12–36 months from first paperwork to physical residence card (AIMA backlog 2024–2026)
Means-of-subsistence ≥100% Portuguese minimum wage (~€920/mo 2026)
1-year visto de residência → 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods
Entrepreneur
6–12 months total
