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Move to Portugal

Affordable European living with Tech Visa for startups and D7 visa for remote workers.

Immigration Programs

Job offer at certified company

Job offer from IAPMEI-certified company

Fast-track visa for workers at IAPMEI-certified tech companies and startups. Simplified process with priority processing.

Scoring: Binary: job offer from certified company + relevant qualifications.

Income-based

EUR 9,120/yr (minimum wage) — most applicants show EUR 15-20K+

For individuals with passive or remote income. Popular with digital nomads and remote workers. Minimum income requirement is Portugal's minimum wage.

Scoring: Binary: proof of regular income above minimum wage.

Job offer from IAPMEI-certified company + relevant degree or 5 years experience in tech.

Proof of regular passive income (pension, investments, remote salary) above EUR 9,120/yr.

Non-Habitual Resident tax regime: 20% flat rate on Portuguese income for 10 years (being phased out, check current status).

No Portuguese required for initial visa. A2 needed for permanent residence after 5 years.

Private health insurance required, or registration with Portuguese NHS after arrival.

Proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental contract or property).

💡 D7 visa is one of the easiest EU entry points for remote workers

💡 Lisbon and Porto have vibrant tech scenes with growing startup ecosystems

💡 Cost of living is significantly lower than UK, Netherlands, or Germany

💡 Portugal leads to EU permanent residence and citizenship after 5 years

💡 Digital nomad community is large — coworking spaces and expat networks in every city

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