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Europe
Portugal
📍 Lisbon 💱 EUR 🗣 Portuguese
A nomad and retiree favorite. Mild climate, English widely spoken, EU access, and one of Europe's friendliest residency paths.
Available visas
3 visa pathways for Portugal
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Passive Income Portugal
D7 Visa
If you've got steady money coming in from pensions, dividends, or rentals, the D7 is hands-down the most realistic Portuguese residency visa. Five years in, you can apply for EU permanent residency or citizenship.
Min. monthly income
€870/mo
Processing time
60–90 days
Initial duration
4 months entry visa
Cost
€90
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Digital Nomad Portugal
D8 Visa
If you're earning at least €3,480/month from remote work, Portugal's D8 is the fastest residency-to-EU-passport route in Western Europe. Five years in, you can apply for citizenship.
Min. monthly income
€3,480/mo
Processing time
60–90 days
Initial duration
4 months entry visa
Cost
€90
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Golden Visa Portugal
Golden Visa
The real estate route is gone, but funds, research, and business creation still get you in for €500,000 — and you only need to spend 7 days a year in Portugal to qualify for EU citizenship after five.
Min. monthly income
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Processing time
12–18 months (AIMA backlogs are severe)
Initial duration
2-year card
Cost
€7000
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