The D7 is the visa most people moving to Portugal end up choosing. It is the visa for passive income, retirement, savings, remote work that does not fit the D8 mould. We chose it. We were almost rejected the first time. This is what we learned.
What this guide covers
- Who the D7 is actually for
- The income threshold and how it is calculated
- The documents you need, and the order to gather them
- How long it really takes
- The mistakes that get applications delayed
- What we wish we had known before we started
Our experience
[Elena fills this section with the story of your D7 application, the lawyer who told you you would not qualify, what happened, what you learned. 400 to 600 words of personal narrative.]
What you actually need
- Passport with 6+ months validity remaining
- Criminal record check from your country, apostilled
- Proof of passive income covering 12 months (€820/month minimum for the primary applicant in 2026, more for a family)
- Health insurance covering Portugal
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal
- NIF, the Portuguese tax number
- Portuguese bank account
- Birth certificate, apostilled
- Marriage certificate if applicable, apostilled
- Passport photos and the completed application form
The mistakes we made
[Elena fills this section with the specific mistakes, the documents that expired, the appointment that got rescheduled, the moments of panic. 300 to 500 words. Honest.]
