Applying For Portugal’s D7 in 2026? Here’s Exactly How to Qualify (and What’s Changed)

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Dreaming about applying for Portugal’s D7 Visa in basically boils down to two questions: I’ve been helping people move to Portugal since 2016, and the D7 visa is by far the most popular visa option as it’s one of the …

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How Much Savings Do You Need for Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa?

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If you’re looking at Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa (often called the D8), one of the first questions is always: “How much money do I need in the bank?” The short answer: at least € for an individual with an additional …

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Moving to Portugal as an EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen

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If you’re an EU citizen — for example, from Ireland, Germany, or France — moving to Portugal is refreshingly straightforward. Unlike non-EU citizens, you don’t need to apply for a visa before you move. You can just… come. No need …

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Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2026: What You Need to Know

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If you’re thinking about applying for Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2026, it’s fair to say you’re joining at a complicated time. The program is still open — and still one of the best in Europe — but it has changed. …

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Can You Invest in Portugal’s Golden Visa Through an IRA or 401K?

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For Americans interested in Portugal’s Golden Visa, one question comes up again and again: Can I use my 401(k) or IRA to fund the investment — without triggering huge U.S. tax penalties? Technically, the answer can be yes. In practice, …

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Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa: Here’s How To Qualify in 2026

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Want to move to Portugal? Are you a freelancer or able to work remotely? If you earn at least € per month as a freelancer or remote employee (and you’ve got savings set aside), Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa might be …

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The Easiest Portugal Residency Visas (Ranked + Explained)

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Portugal has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens looking for a new life — whether that’s retirees seeking sunshine, remote workers craving lifestyle balance, families wanting safety, or Brits and others simply trying to …

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What Are The Pros & Cons of Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa?

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On paper, Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa (often called the D8; sometimes the D9) sounds almost too simple: If you earn € per month, you can move to Portugal on your foreign income, get EU residency, maybe a passport.” If you’re …

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I Looked at 9 Pros & 7 Cons of Portugal’s Golden Visa – Here’s My Opinion

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Portugal’s Golden Visa is in a very different place than it was a few years ago. It’s still one of the last serious residency-by-investment options in the EU, and still incredibly flexible if you don’t want to move to Portugal …

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9 Requirements That Could Impact Your D7 Visa Application in 2026

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Applying for a Portuguese residency visa is already complex, and much of the information online is outdated by the time you read it. Requirements, procedures, and enforcement standards do change — sometimes quietly, and sometimes quickly. If you are considering …

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