A clear guide to Portugal’s D7 residence visa for retirees and people living on their own income.
Who is the D7 route for?
The D7 route is commonly considered by people who wish to live in Portugal using pensions or other qualifying income of their own. It is not identical to a digital nomad route based on remote professional activity.
Show the source and reliability of qualifying income
Prepare housing, identity and consular records
Plan the visa and residence stages separately
Start by identifying the source, reliability and legal nature of the income you intend to rely on.
How to show financial means
Consular guidance considers evidence that the applicant can support themselves. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve pension statements, rental income, financial records and other supporting material.
Do not rely on a single advertised minimum without reviewing the current official rules and the household situation.
Accommodation and other documents
Applications may require proof of intended accommodation, travel and identity documents, criminal-record evidence and other consular requirements. The detailed checklist depends on the consulate and applicant circumstances.
A consistent explanation of your plans helps the documents make sense together.
Plan beyond the visa
A residence visa and the subsequent residence-permit process are separate stages. Applicants should understand what they may need to show again after arrival.
If you intend to relocate with a partner or children, review the family route at the same time.
Next steps
Explore a related service below, or book a consultation to discuss your own case.
Official guidance: Portugal government: residence on own income
Explore service: D7 Passive Income Visa
Explore service: D7 Residence Permit
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