Short answer: Portugal’s D7 is a residence path for applicants with stable passive income (rent, pension, dividends, etc.). You must show income at official reference levels, housing and medical insurance, first obtaining temporary residence, then assessing permanent residence or naturalisation after meeting stay requirements. D7 is not the golden visa and is not built on a property purchase floor.
Information current as of October 2026.
What are the income and basic conditions?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income | Stable passive income at official reference (higher with dependants) |
| Housing | Lease or title evidence |
| Insurance | Qualifying medical cover |
| Documents | Police and relationship records with legalisation |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children assessable |
Exact euro thresholds follow current immigration and consular guidance and can change.
How does D7 differ from the golden visa?
| Item | D7 | Golden visa |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Passive income | Qualifying investment |
| Presence | Meaningful stay requirements | Relatively lower presence duty |
| Fit | Stable overseas income | Investment budget, low presence need |
See Portugal Golden Visa.
How many days must I stay each year?
Temporary residence carries minimum presence rules; shortfalls can affect renewal and later PR or citizenship.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm income is traceable before signing a lease. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team; tax residence needs separate tax advice.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.