D2 Startup Visa vs D7 Passive Income Visa in Portugal

The D2 Startup Visa is called the "immigrant entrepreneur" visa for a reason. Not only do you need to prove your income to obtain this visa, but your income needs to come from a specific source.

In order to qualify for a D2 visa, your income needs to come from a business you started yourself or a business you buy. This is a rather unique set of circumstances.

Both the D7 and the D2 will get you a residence and work permit.The difference is that if you come to Portugal with for example a job offer in Portugal, or the clear goal to set up a company, you would have to go for the D2, if you solely have a passive income, you would have to go for the D7.

For that reason, we think most people would benefit from the D7 Passive Income Visa over the D2 Visa. However, if you are an entrepreneur and plan on moving to Portugal to start a business, the D2 is the way to go.

Minimum investment and requirements

Requires you to start a new business, with an minimum investment of around €5K

Proof of passive income:
- Main Applicant: currently €7,620 per annum
- Spouse or parents of main applicant: currently €3,810 per annum
- Dependant children: currently €2,292 per annum

Criteria to be eligible
to apply

- Have a NIF number
- Be a non-EU national
- Be a spouse, partner, child or parent of someone that is a Portuguess resident
- Have a clean criminal record

- Have a NIF number
- Be a non-EU national.
- 6 months of bank statements (proof of income)
- Have a clean criminal record

Where to apply

Portuguese consulate in country of residency

Portuguese Consulate in country of residency

Visa cost

Between €300 and €650 *

€750 approx

Turn around

Stage 1: One month
Stage 2: Interview in 90 days

6-9 months+

Issued for

Entrepreneurs

Passive Income / Self employed / Retirees

Permanent residency

After 5 years of uninterrupted living

Additional benefits

- Eligibility for NHR status
- Up to five entrepreneurs can apply per project

NHR tax regime. Check NHR price comparison

Rights

Live, work, study, healthcare

Citizenship

After 5 years of uninterrupted living

After 5-6 years of uninterrupted living

Family members

They will have to apply with a Family Reunion Visa

Yes

Resident permit

A Residence Permit will be issued. Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years

Temporary Residence Permit issued for year 1 and 2. Extension issued for year 3, 4 and 5. Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years

Health insurance

Required

Accommodation requirements

Not required

Secure long-term residential accommodation in Portugal either through a purchase or rental.

Visa free movement

Schengen and certain EU countries

Residency conditions

Requires you to live in Portugal for the majority of the year (unless your business requires you to travel).

Must live 6-8 months per year or at least 16 months in Portugal during the first 2-year period

Lowest Price

€2,800

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Lowest Price

€2,800

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D2 Startup Visa vs D7 Passive Income Visa in Portugal

Minimum investment and requirements

Criteria to be eligible
to apply

Where to apply

Visa cost

Turn around

Issued for

Permanent residency

Additional benefits

Rights

Citizenship

Family members

Resident permit

Health insurance

Accommodation requirements

Visa free movement

Residency conditions

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