Topic: Visas

Do I Need To Have My Residency Card to Work in Portugal?

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A lot of people move to Portugal planning to work once they arrive. For example, they may come on a D7 visa and then hope to find a job locally. The issue is that there can be a long gap between arriving in Portugal and getting your AIMA appointment and residence permit. If you want a standard employment contract in Portugal, I would say you need legal residency, as that is one of the requirements. However, as a non-resident, you …

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If I Get Paid in Dividends, Can I Qualify for the D7 Visa?

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Some people receive income through dividends, or could potentially structure their income that way. This matters because the D7 visa has a much lower income threshold than the D8 digital nomad visa. As of , you would need just € per month to qualify for the D7 visa versus € to qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa—four times less. “You can structure your business so that someone else handles the day-to-day work while you simply receive the dividends. By presenting …

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Can I Come to Portugal While My D7 Is Being Processed?

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Many people want to come to Portugal while they wait for their D7 or other visa application (like the Digital Nomad Visa) to be processed. They may already be renting a property, tying up loose ends at home, or simply keen to start their new life in Portugal as soon as possible. They can, and many of our clients ask for a second passport, which in the US it’s a possibility. When your passport is legally withheld, you can ask …

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