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Can I Move to Portugal Through If I Have Permanent Residency in Another EU Country?

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Already living in the EU with a long-term residence permit but aren’t an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen? Dreaming of making Portugal your next home? Article 116 of Portugal’s immigration code might be your ticket to Portuguese residency. Let’s dive into what this means for you and how you can make that move to Portugal happen. Overview of Article 116 Think of Article 116 as the EU’s way of saying “Mi casa es su casa” – if you’ve already proven yourself as a …

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Let’s talk about the D7 visa – it’s one of the most popular options for moving to Portugal, and for good reason. The main draw? You only need to show a regular passive income equivalent to the Portuguese minimum wage. As of , the amount needed for a single applicant is per month. To put this in perspective, the Digital Nomad Visa (aimed at remote workers and freelancers) requires four times that amount – per month. This makes the D7 …

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If you’re a Canadian looking for a warmer climate, better quality of life, or simply a change of pace, Portugal is increasingly on the shortlist. The country offers a mild climate, a slower and more communal pace of life, stunning coastlines, and generally lower day-to-day expenses compared to many parts of Canada—especially major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. According to the Relatório de Migrações e Asilo 2024, there were 2,876 Canadian citizens residing in Portugal as of 31 December 2024. …

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If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, the D7 visa is one of the most straightforward residency pathways. It’s designed for people who earn income from non-active sources—income that arrives regularly without requiring day-to-day work. To qualify, you must show a stable monthly income of at least per month for a single applicant in . For dependents, add: This is significantly lower than the Digital Nomad Visa, which requires per month in . What Exactly Is Passive Income? For the …

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Thinking about moving to Portugal but worried your minor criminal record might be a problem? Concerned about the clean criminal record requirement for visas like the D7, Digital Nomad Visa, and golden visa? You’re not alone, and this is a common question that comes up in Portugalist webinars. The good news is that Portugal might be more welcoming than you think. Let’s break down some expert advice from Lisbon-based lawyer Sandra Gomes Pinto in a way that’s easy to understand …

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Portugal does offer residency by investment through the Portugal Golden Visa. But here’s the key thing to understand: Most people looking to live in Portugal don’t actually need it. It’s a common assumption that moving to Portugal means investing a large sum of money or buying property. In reality, investing is just one route—and for many people, not the best one. Also, another thing to note: you can no longer qualify for the Golden Visa by buying property. So while …

For those who’ve taken the leap and secured residency through AIMA (previously known as SEF), the time will inevitably come to renew your visa. Previously, this would take place after just one year of residency in Portugal but, these days, it more commonly takes place after two years. According to Sandra Gomes Pinto, a Lisbon-based lawyer and seasoned immigration expert, this process is significantly more straightforward than the initial application for a residence permit. The AIMA Visa Renewal Process: A …

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Portugal’s has one of the most popular golden visa programs in the world, and one of the ways that you can obtain this visa and obtain residency in Portugal is by investing in a qualifying fund (or funds), such as a private equity or venture capital fund. There are a number of qualifying funds, in sectors ranging from startups and technology to renewably technologies, wine, and football teams. After five years of residency, it’s possible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, …

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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, the answer is far more complicated. While some advisors present this approach as a clean workaround, the reality is that using U.S. retirement funds for Portugal’s Golden Visa sits in a legally ambiguous and potentially high-risk area of U.S. tax …

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 to rent a property in advance. No waiting months for a visa to be approved. No navigating the D7, D2, or Golden Visa paperwork. You simply need to show you can support yourself in Portugal (we’ll cover how in a …

Can I Move to Portugal Through If I Have Permanent Residency in Another EU Country?

How to Apply for the D7 With Rental Income (And Get Approved)

How to Move to Portugal from Canada

What Counts as Passive Income for Portugal’s D7 Visa?

Can I Move to Portugal If I Have a Criminal Record?

Does Portugal Offer Residency By Investment? Yes, But Do You Really Need It.

What Happens At My AIMA Visa Renewal?

Investing in Funds for Portugal’s Golden Visa

Yes, You Use an IRA to Invest in Portugal’s Golden Visa? (But There’s A Lot to Consider)

Moving to Portugal as an EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen: No Visa Needed — Here’s the Process