Minimum investment and requirements
- Spouse or partner that can legally live in Portugal
- Children under 18 or who is legally under your supervision.
- Dependents over the age of 18, only if they are single and studying in Portugal
- Parents if they're over the age of 65, or dependent on you in a provable way
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 or in Portugal (It's a longer process)
Portuguese Consulate in country of residency
Visa cost
Turn around
2-4 weeks after your appointment with SEF (there are delays with Covid)
Issued for
Passive Income / Self employed / Retirees
Permanent residency
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
Additional benefits
Rights
Live, work, study, healthcare
Live, work, study, healthcare
Citizenship
After 5-6 years of uninterrupted living
After 5-6 years of uninterrupted living
Family members
Resident permit
A Residence Card 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
Accommodation requirements
Secure long-term residential accommodation in Portugal either through a purchase or rental
Secure long-term residential accommodation in Portugal either through a purchase or rental
Visa free movement
Schengen and certain EU countries
Schengen and certain EU countries
Residency conditions
Requires you to live in Portugal for the majority of the year
Must live 6-8 months per year or at least 16 months in Portugal during the first 2-year period
