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D2 Visa vs Golden Visa: Which Is Right for Entrepreneurs Moving to Portugal?

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If you’re an entrepreneur thinking about moving to Portugal — or simply wanting a foothold there — you’ll quickly find there’s more than one route available. The two main options are the D2 visa and the Golden Visa‘s company investment route. But depending on your situation, you might actually be better served by something else entirely. Here’s the quick version: For most entrepreneurs who want to actually build something in Portugal, the D2 is the right answer. The Golden Visa’s …

If you’re a freelancer, the confusing thing about Portugal’s D2 visa and Digital Nomad Visa (D8) is that, at first glance, you can seem like a fit for either. In theory, that’s true. But in practice, the general rule is simple: if you qualify for the D8, that is usually the visa you should apply for (especially if your income comes from outside Portugal). The D8 was designed for people who already have established remote income, whether that’s from freelancing, …