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Portuguese residency in 2026: the D7 with €920 a month, digital nomad, golden visa, work, entrepreneur and study routes — with the new citizenship and family reunification rules.
With a mild climate, high safety, lower living costs than western Europe and EU and Schengen membership, Portugal is one of Europe's most popular residency destinations. The D7 minimum income in 2026 is only €920 a month. On the other hand, new laws have made citizenship a 10-year path and added a waiting period for spouses on most routes, so choosing the right route from the start matters a lot.
Routes to Portuguese residency
| Route | Minimum (2026) | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| D7 — passive income | €920 a month | D7 and D8 visas |
| D8 — digital nomad | €3,680 a month | D7 and D8 visas |
| Golden visa | From €250,000; most common: €500,000 fund | Portugal golden visa |
| Work — D1, D3, Tech Visa | Job contract or offer | Work visas |
| Entrepreneurship — D2, Startup | Business plan or independent activity | D2 and Startup visas |
| Study — D4, D5 | Admission and proof of means | Studying in Portugal |
What to know before you decide
- Citizenship and permanent residence — citizenship after 10 years, permanent residence after 5.
- Family reunification — who must wait and who is exempt.
- Tax for newcomers (IFICI) — the NHR replacement with a 20% flat rate.
- First steps after arrival — NIF, bank, AIMA and rent.
Imperial's Portugal services
Imperial's team supports your case from the first assessment to the residence card: choosing the route, getting a NIF and bank account, preparing and translating documents, preparing the application for the Portuguese embassy in Tehran or Ankara, and following up the AIMA appointment. Applicants living in Türkiye and Georgia can work with Imperial's Istanbul office.
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