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Explore Portugal’s residence, study, investment, work and family pathways. Begin with your purpose, understand the evidence and plan a well-informed next step.
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The route library
Choose by purpose, not by a visa nickname.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
A precise guide to Portugal’s remote-work route: who qualifies, how the 2026 income test works, and what happens after the visa is issued.
Explore the pathway ↗ARI · Investment residencePortugal Golden Visa
The ARI residence-by-investment framework after the removal of real-estate routes: qualifying categories, evidence and the AIMA process.
Explore the pathway ↗D4 · Study residencePortugal Student Visa (D4)
From admission to the residence permit: the real distinction between an education offer, a consular visa and your AIMA student status.
Explore the pathway ↗StartUP Visa · IAPMEI programmePortugal Startup Visa
IAPMEI programme for innovative, scalable projects seeking certified-incubator support and programme assessment. Different criteria and evidence from the ordinary D2 business route.
Explore the pathway ↗D7 · Own incomePortugal D7 Passive Income Visa
For pensioners and people living on their own resources: document income quality, household finances and the intended residence.
Explore the pathway ↗D2 · BusinessPortugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa
D2 residence visa for conventional entrepreneurship, investment plans or independent professional activity; the IAPMEI incubator approval required by StartUP Visa is not the standard D2 process.
Explore the pathway ↗D1 · EmploymentPortugal D1 Employment Visa
For non-EU applicants working for a Portugal-based employer under an employment contract or qualifying offer.
Explore the pathway ↗D3 · Guidance under reviewPortugal D3 Highly Qualified Visa
For eligible research, teaching and highly qualified activities—with clear distinctions from ordinary employment and the EU Blue Card.
Ask about eligibility ↗D6 · Family reunificationPortugal Family Reunification (D6)
Read the published guide to qualifying relationships, evidence, timing and applicable exceptions.
Read the full guide ↗EU Blue Card · Highly qualified employmentPortugal EU Blue Card
Read the published guide to highly qualified employment, contract evidence and residence requirements.
Read the full guide ↗Skilled Job Seeker · Not open; no D codePortugal Qualified Job-Seeker Visa
Official MNE status: the Skilled Job Seeker Visa is not yet available at Portuguese consular offices. No application or booking is offered.
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Important distinctions
Do not plan a move from old marketing claims.
Eligibility, appointment availability and submission rules can change. Always check the responsible authority, not only summaries on commercial websites.
MNE · National visa types ↗ · MNE · Skilled Job Seeker availability ↗ · IAPMEI · Startup Visa ↗ · AIMA ↗
Purchasing Portuguese real estate is not a new qualifying ARI / Golden Visa route.
Legacy “expression of interest” employment pathways were revoked for new applications in June 2024.
The 2025 family reunification amendment includes waiting-period rules and important exceptions.
Research prepared 18 October 2026. Start with your specific consulate, official Portuguese legal text and AIMA/IAPMEI guidance before committing funds or travel.