Other Visa Programs available in Portugal handled by MFG Consultants
At MFG Consultants, we understand that relocating to a new country is a significant decision, and we’re here to make your transition to Portugal as smooth and stress-free as possible. With our 360º service, we provide comprehensive support at every step, ensuring you have a seamless experience from start to finish. Our team of seasoned professionals brings years of expertise to the table, guiding you through every aspect of your residency process with full transparency.
We specialize in specific types of visas, focusing on the options that best align with our clients' needs. Whether you’re looking for a D7 visa, a Golden Visa, or another eligible residency option, MFG Consultants has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complexities of Portuguese immigration.
If your desired visa type isn't listed below, we encourage you to explore other alternatives. Trust MFG Consultants to handle your residency with the utmost care, dedication, and professionalism. Your new life in Portugal begins with the right team by your side — choose MFG Consultants and experience excellence in every detail.
Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa is a five-year residency-by-investment program for non-EU nationals. It allows individuals to obtain Portuguese residency by making substantial financial investments in the country.
Portugal’s Golden Visa investment program is one of the most popular of its kind, with investors from across the world seeking residency through this program.
There are several attractive investment options to choose from, including fund subscriptions, business setup, art and cultural donations, and scientific research contributions.
Advantages:
- Visa-free travel within Europe (Schengen Area)
- Low physical presence requirement: spend only seven days per year in Portugal
- Profitable investment options starting from €250,000
- Right to live, work, and study in Portugal for qualifying investors and their family members
- Pathway to acquire Portuguese citizenship
D7 Visa (Passive Income Visa)
The D7 Visa is designed for non-EU citizens who have a sufficient source of income and want to live in Portugal.
The D7 Visa is also known as the Passive Income Visa or Retiree Visa. The D7 is ideal for retirees or contractors seeking to acquire Portuguese residency without having to make a major economic investment in the country or engage in active employment or business activities. Although this visa is intended to applicants who wish to retire in Portugal, the holder may acquire a professional activity.
Advantages:
- Ideal for Retirees & Freelancers: Perfect for those with stable passive income;
- Straight-forward application process;
- No active business involvement is needed. The D7 Visa does not require individuals to establish or manage a business in Portugal;
- Visa-free entry and free circulation in the Schengen Area;
- Family reunification;
- Possibility to obtain Portuguese citizenship after five years of continuous residency in Portugal;
- Affordable Living - Be able to access to Portugal’s affordable living costs.
D8 Visa (Digital Nomad Visa)
The Digital Nomad Visa is designed for foreigners who want to live and work in Portugal as remote workers.
Digital nomads who make at least four times the Portuguese minimum wage are eligible to apply for the D8 Visa.
Advantages:
- Visa-free travel through Europe’s Schengen Area
- Access to Portugal’s high-quality education and healthcare
- Route to Portuguese citizenship after 5 years
D2 Visa (Entrepreneur Visa)
Also known as the Entrepreneur or Startup Visa, the D2 Visa is designed for non-EU liberal professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners seeking to live in Portugal.
Portugal’s D2 Visa has two categories: the entrepreneur route and the independent service provider route.
The entrepreneur route is for those wishing to either start a new business or extend an existing one into Portugal. The independent service provider route is perfect for those offering services to local or global clients.
Advantages:
- Entrepreneurial opportunities. D2 Visa holders can start a new business in Portugal, invest in existing businesses, or engage in entrepreneurial activities in the country;
- Freely travel within the Schengen Area’s 27 countries without needing an additional visa;
- Family reunification;
- Possibility to apply for Portuguese citizenship after five years of being a legal resident in Portugal;
- Access to EU Market - Full access to the European Union’s market;
- Supportive Ecosystem*: Leverage Portugal's thriving start-up scene.
D3 - Highly Qualified Employees
Also known as a Highly Qualified Activity Permit, the D3 Visa is aimed at attracting workers with high professional qualifications to Portugal.
The D3 Visa Portugal is ideal for non-EU professionals who already have confirmed employment opportunities or a self-employed contract to provide services to a Portuguese company.
Advantages:
- A relatively quick processing time, since the Portugal D3 Visa is considered a priority settlement visa by the Portuguese government.
- Pathway to Portuguese citizenship after five years of legally authorized residence in Portugal
- Visa-free entry and free circulation in the Schengen Area
- Family reunification