The D7 visa, one step at a time
From proving passive income to your AIMA appointment: a practical route through the paperwork.
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The move is a big decision. The research doesn’t have to be. Free tools and honest guides to help you make Portugal feel like home.
A little closer to calling it home.
A fresh start, well planned.Take it one step at a time.
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Numbers you can work with
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Big questions. Useful numbers.
Five practical tools to turn your what-ifs into a plan.
NHR tax savings
Understand what the legacy NHR regime could mean for your tax bill.
Compare your taxIMI property tax
Put a number on annual property tax, with a rate for your municipality.
Estimate property taxTake-home salary
See what stays in your pocket after income tax and Social Security.
Calculate take-home payD7 & D8 visa check
Check the income benchmarks for you and the people coming with you.
Check your incomeCost of living
Build your monthly budget, from a Lisbon apartment to life in Braga.
Build your budgetStart with the essentials.
Thoughtful guides for the questions on your mind.
NHR tax in Portugal: what still applies
A clear explanation of legacy NHR, who can still use it, and what the numbers really look like.
What does life in Lisbon actually cost?
A realistic monthly budget, the rent trade-offs, and the expenses that tend to catch newcomers out.
Same country.
Different everyday.
A city apartment, a slower pace, or somewhere near the sea. Get a feel for the life—and the budget—that fits you.
Compare your cost of living
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the sales pitch.
Get to know our approach Follow the source
Official references sit alongside the explanation, so you can check the details yourself.
See the whole picture
Visas, taxes, a home, and everyday life. Because a move is more than one decision.
Move at your own pace
No countdowns or promises of a perfect life. Just a useful place to work things out.
Can I still apply for NHR when I move to Portugal?
The original Non-Habitual Resident regime closed to most new arrivals from 2024, with limited transitional provisions. Existing approved residents may continue for their remaining eligible period. IFICI is a separate, narrower incentive for qualifying work; it is not automatic NHR for every new resident. Start with our NHR and IFICI guides before estimating any tax advantage.
Understand NHR eligibilityWhat is the difference between the D7 and D8 visas?
D7 is generally used by people with stable income such as pensions or qualifying rental and investment income. D8 is designed for qualifying remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal. They use different evidence and income benchmarks. A savings balance does not automatically replace recurring income for either route.
Check the income benchmarksAre the visa income thresholds based on IAS?
No. The means-of-subsistence reference for these routes is the Portuguese minimum monthly wage (RMMG), not the Social Support Index (IAS). Our 2026 checker uses €920 for the principal D7 planning benchmark and four times that amount, €3,680, for the D8 principal applicant. Family allowances and evidence need to be checked against your consulate’s instructions.
Read the D7 application guideDo EU citizens need a D7 or D8 visa?
EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens normally use free-movement residence procedures rather than D7 or D8 visas. Stays beyond three months generally require the appropriate local registration. Non-EU family members can have a separate process. Citizenship and family circumstances matter, so consult the applicable official residence guidance.
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