Category: The D7

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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Applying for a Portuguese residency visa is already complex, and much of the information online is outdated by the time you read it.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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Every visa has its pros and cons, and understanding them is crucial for making the right decision about your move to Portugal. While the D7 visa shares many benefits with other Portuguese residency options, it also has unique characteristics that …

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Since 2016, Portugalist has helped thousands of people navigate the move to Portugal — and one of the biggest decisions non-EU citizens face today is choosing between the D7 Visa and the Digital Nomad Visa. On the surface, both seem …

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Since launching Portugalist in 2016, we’ve helped thousands of people — retirees, remote workers, digital nomads, and families — make the move to Portugal. And one question that comes up every now and then is: should I apply for the …

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Are you dreaming of moving to Portugal but struggling to find suitable accommodation? Don’t worry: you’re not alone! For most residency visas (D7, Digital Nomad Visa, D2, D1, and D3), you’ll need proof of accommodation before you can even apply. …

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When applying for a visa like the D7 or Digital Nomad Visa? What type of insurance do I need? Travel or health insurance? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there, and it doesn’t help that the rules constantly change—and …

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Here’s a question that keeps coming up: can you actually work once you’re in Portugal on a D7? Some officials say you can. Some say you can’t. Immigration lawyers give different answers. It’s one of the most confusing aspects of …

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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 …

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This is one of the most common questions people have about the D7 visa. On paper, the D7 is intended for those with regular passive income (such as pensions or rental income), but in real-world practice, some people try to …

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