D7 Passive Income
Lifestyle visa for applicants with steady passive / retirement / dividend income (indicative ~EUR 870/mo).
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Portugal D7, D8 and Tech Visa desk from Pune
Overview
Everything you need to know about Portugal immigration in 2026
Portugal is Europe's most sought-after lifestyle-migration destination — offering the D7 passive-income visa, D8 digital nomad visa, Tech Visa for skilled tech workers, HQA highly qualified activity route and the Golden Visa investment programme. Mark Consultant, among the best visa and immigration consultants for Portugal in Pune, files D7, D8, Tech Visa, HQA, Job Seeker, Student and family reunification applications through the AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) framework.
Portugal replaced SEF with AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) in October 2023, restructuring residence permit issuance and integration services.
The D7 (passive income) and D8 (digital nomad) visas remain flagship lifestyle routes, targeting remote workers and retirees with foreign-earned income.
The Portuguese Golden Visa was reformed in October 2023 — real estate route was closed, but investment fund, cultural, scientific research and job-creation routes remain open.
Portugal offers one of Europe's fastest paths to citizenship — 5 years of legal residence plus A2 Portuguese and clean record.
Why Portugal?
D8 Digital Nomad
Remote workers earning ~4x Portuguese minimum wage (~EUR 3,480/mo) qualify for a residence route with EU access.
Tech Visa
Skilled tech workers hired by IAPMEI-certified employers get streamlined residence.
HQA Highly Qualified Activity
Route for highly qualified professionals with recognised qualifications and Portuguese employment.
Golden Visa (reformed)
Investment fund, scientific research, cultural and job-creation routes remain open.
Citizenship in 5 years
Portuguese naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence, A2 Portuguese and clean record.
Visa categories
Portugal visa categories we file
Every category below is a full standalone service line with dedicated advisor, written scope and fixed fee. Click through for the complete 2026 guide.
D7 Visa
D7 Passive Income Visa
Portugal's lifestyle residence for passive-income earners
Read the guide →D8 Digital Nomad
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Remote workers earning ~4x Portuguese minimum wage
Read the guide →Tech Visa
Portugal Tech Visa
Fast-track residence for tech hires by IAPMEI-certified employers
Read the guide →Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa (Reformed)
Investment residence via funds, science, culture, jobs
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Documents Required for Portugal
AIMA documentation checklist
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Portugal in-demand & shortage occupation list
Sector-wise shortage occupations with official codes, indicative salaries and the visa route each one unlocks.
2026 policy desk
Latest Portugal immigration updates
AIMA replaces SEF
Since October 2023 the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) manages residence permits, replacing SEF for civil functions.
Golden Visa reformed
Real estate and capital transfer routes closed in October 2023; investment fund, scientific research, cultural and job-creation routes continue.
D8 Digital Nomad steady demand
Continued strong demand from Indian tech and consulting professionals earning above ~EUR 3,480/mo.
NHR replaced by IFICI
Non-Habitual Resident regime replaced by IFICI (Incentivised Tax Status) with tighter eligibility from 2024.
Why Mark Consultant
Best visa & immigration consultants for Portugal in Pune
Since 2016, Mark Consultant — a brand of MCO Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd. — has been trusted by 12,000+ families for their Portugal migration. Rated 4.9★ on Google and JustDial.
- ✓Portugal-desk advisors familiar with AIMA, IAPMEI and consular D visa
- ✓D7 / D8 / Tech Visa / HQA / Golden Visa route matching
- ✓Lisbon, Porto and Madeira lifestyle / employer liaison
- ✓Income evidence packaging for D7 / D8
- ✓IFICI tax regime introduction with Portuguese tax counsel
- ✓Family reunification and citizenship pathway advisory
FAQs
Portugal immigration — FAQs
How long does the D7 / D8 visa take?
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Consular D visa 60-90 days typical; residence permit issued after landing at AIMA. End-to-end 4-6 months to full residence card.
Is Portugal Golden Visa still open?
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Yes — but only through investment funds, scientific research, cultural or job-creation routes since October 2023. Real estate and capital transfer routes are closed.
Do I need Portuguese?
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Not at visa stage. A2 Portuguese is required for citizenship after 5 years of legal residence.
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