D7 Visa Portugal
The D7 visa in Portugal is a great opportunity to immigrate to sunny and warm Portugal for foreign nationals who are retired or living on proven passive income. According to Article 58 of the Law No. 23/2007 dated July 4, 2007 “Aprova o regime jurídico de entrada, permanência, saída e afastamento de estrangeiros do território nacional” provides that the D7 visa allows foreign citizens to enter the territory of Portugal and submit documents for obtaining a residence permit.
The procedure for obtaining a visa is divided into 2 stages:
- Submit an application to the Portuguese consulate in the foreigner's country of residence. The term for considering an application for a visa is 60 days.
- Submit a set of documents to the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (SEF). The application review period is 20 days.
D7 visa is valid for 2 entries into the territory of Portugal, with a period of stay of 4 months each entry.
Basic requirements and documents for obtaining a D7 visa:
- An open bank account in Portugal, and the presence of income or pension on this account, which is equal to 12 months of residence;
- Confirmation of passive income or pension;
- Passive income requirement, as of 2023: applicant – 100% of minimum salary / 10,640 euros per year, spouse/parent – 50% of minimum salary / 5,320 euros per year, child – 30% of minimum salary / 3,547 euros per year.
To obtain a D7 visa, you must submit:
- Application;
- Foreign and domestic passport + photocopies thereof;
- 2 photo cards;
- Valid medical policy;
- Certificate/conclusion of criminal record from the country of origin;
- Conclusion from the border service of Portugal about no criminal record;
- Documents confirming the lease or ownership of real estate in Portugal;
- Documents confirming passive income or receipt of pension.
The First Legal Portugal company provides full support services for obtaining a D7 visa in Portugal.