Portugal D7 Visa

When it comes to retiring abroad, you have options, after all, that’s what living the expatriate
lifestyle is about. And as many have found, retiring in Portugal is one of the best options out
there.

Portugal is a different kind of beautiful, from mossy-stoned forests, stunning coastlines, and
some of Europe’s most desirable beaches. The distinctly European coastal cities of Porto, or
Cascais, best exemplify that uniquely Portuguese panache.

The interior of Portugal even is a whole world unto itself, here you’ll find the remnants of an
ancient civilization and an embedded culture, with something homey permeating the
landscapes and villages of its mostly lush, green countryside.

In the midst of all the natural beauty, the old world and the modern world clash. In contrast to
the U.S., where most of the infrastructure and towns grew into being with the industrial
revolution; Portugal built their modern infrastructure over, or rather weaved it through, a
thousand-year-old pre-existing civilization.

This contrast can be experienced when traveling throughout Portugal. Upon driving down a
modern highway, only a couple of lanes wide, and always well-kept, you can enter a time
warp. A small village built in the 1300’s appears. As you enter it the road changes, cobble
stones rumble under your tires, and sometimes it narrows down to little more than a cart path.
Old houses, businesses, government buildings and maybe even a castle comprise the limits of
the narrow streets.

At first, the juxtaposition of new and old can feel strange, but you’ll quickly begin to
appreciate its strange appeal, particularly in its more attractive manifestations.

So too, do the types of accommodation in Portugal vary. Juxtaposed, in Portugal’s interior, it

is common to find a house built in the 1700’s made of two-foot thick granite blocks and
stones across from a selection of the most modern homes, fully equipped with every
convenience.

> Summary

The Portuguese government introduced a special type of visa in 2007: the D7 Visa. It is also
known as Retirement Visa or Passive Income Visa.

Pensioners, retired foreign citizens or other foreigners living off of a recognized stable
income, such as movable property, real estate, intellectual property or financial investments
may apply for D7 Portuguese Visa.

> Applying for D7 Visa

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This residence visa allows any non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who has a reasonable net regular
passive income to apply for residency in Portugal. This income can be from pensions,
transferable equity, real estate, intellectual property, or financial investment.

The minimum required value to be eligible for this visa is a monthly income of €1,000. This
is regardless of the person’s country of origin.

This visa allows you and your family legal residence in Portugal. It is intended to attract
retirees and those living on passive income to reside in Portugal in an effort to boost the
economy. Additionally, holders of this visa are not precluded from having a professional
activity in Portugal.

You can apply for the D7 visa at the Portuguese consulate through a series of residence
applications. After you have your visa, your immediate family also becomes entitled to a
residence permit there under the family reunification regulations.

Additionally, this visa allows you to travel through the Schengen zone Visa-Free as it is
registered with the Schengen Information

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> Immigration Program

§ Portugal D7 Retirement or Passive Income Visa

> Minimum Income

§ For the lead applicant, you'll need to present a minimum amount of €8,460 per year.
§ For dependant applicants (like a spouse), you'll need to present a minimum amount of
€4,230per year (each).

> Benefits

§ Access to the National Health Services

§ Processing time for you and your family within 3 months
§ Exercise of any work activity as an independent professional
§ Dependents under 21 years may attend the school
§ Travel freely in and out of Portugal

> Visa Duration

§ Duration of visa: Valid for 1 Year

§ Renewals: 2 Years Period
§ Access to Permanent Residence: 5 Years

> Visa Acceptance

§ How long till acceptance: 3 months

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> Legal requirements for non-Portuguese Citizens

To apply for a D7 Visa, you must:

§ Be over 18 years old

§ Not be in Portugal with irregular immigration status
§ Have no criminal record
§ Have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family
§ Become a tax resident of Portugal
§

> Required documents

To apply for a self-employed work visa in Portugal you will need to present the following
documents:

§ D7 application form
§ Valid passport
§ 2 passport-sized photographs
§ Proof of regular income or passive income
§ Proof of a place to live
§ Criminal background check
§ Valid travel insurance with health coverage
§ 6 months of bank statements

Every document you provide needs to be the original document or a certified copy.

When applying for a visa, you will typically find a guide on the official website that
corresponds to each visa type. You are advised to read through this document beforehand to
make sure you are on top of every requirement.

If your visa is subject to a points scale, you can typically find a simulation on the immigration
website that allows you to test if you meet the required points to apply. Keep in mind that
only an immigration officer can award you points during the assessment of your visa.

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> The application processes

1. Decide which visa do you required

2. Eligibly Check to ensure that you qualify
3. Signed Retainer Contract to instruct us to assist you
4. Pay 50% the Our Fees
5. Upload your Documents by email to review
6. Discuss with caseworker your Full Immigration background
7. Liaise with caseworker by email or phone until all Documents and Forms are
complete
8. We will send you the Immigrations Forms to signed
9. Pay the remaining 50% the Our Fees
10. Set-up an appointment with the Portuguese Consulate
11. We will send you application documents and forms with our cover letter
12. Attend to the appointment with the Consulate
13. Wait for a decision on your application
14. Attend to Consulate to collect the visa.

> Once you have obtained your visa, you can enter Portugal.

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> Fees Options

§ Single Applicant EUR 4,950

§ Applicant + 1 Adult + 1 Child EUR 5,950

§ Applicant + 1 Adult + 2 Child EUR 6,950

All prices are quoted in EUR. Excludes Consulate Fees €70 per person.

> Meridien International Policies

§ Once it is agreed that you qualify for the visa, you will need to sign a contract and pay
the service-based legal fee (or first instalment if we have agreed on a payment plan)
before we start working on your case
§ All fees are due upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw our representation
if our invoices are not paid on time

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