For passive or stable foreign income; funds and housing proof matter.
Route overview
Passive or stable income
Typical timeline / duration: Residence visa valid for 4 months/two entries to obtain residence permit; residence permit can be renewed under Portuguese rules.
Important notes
National residence visa; passive/own income such as pensions, property rents, company profits/dividends; application form, passport, photos, travel insurance/health cover, criminal record, accommodation, means of subsistence and SEF/AIMA residence process.
Not an employment visa; D7 is for own income/passive-income residence, though rules on remote activity should be treated carefully versus D8 digital nomad.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: passive/own income such as pensions, property rents, or company profits/dividends.
Confirm the financial evidence: threshold should be tied to Portuguese minimum wage/current consular checklist.
Check work rights and restrictions: not an employment visa; distinct from D8 digital nomad rules.
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