D2 Residence Visa for Entrepreneurs or Independent Activity in Portugal

D2 Residence Visa for Entrepreneurs or Independent Activity · Portugal visa route

investment · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all Portugal routes

A residence route for people establishing a business or carrying out independent professional activity in Portugal.

Important notes

• Present a credible business or independent-activity plan and evidence of the resources needed to carry it out.
• Provide accommodation, passport, criminal-record certificate, insurance, and proof of means of subsistence.
• Apply through the Portuguese consular process and complete the residence-permit stage after arrival.
• D2 is not the same route as Portugal's investment residence permit.
• There is no single universal investment minimum for every D2 case; the plan and financial evidence must fit the activity.

Official source

Official source: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.