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D7Passive Income

D7 Visa.

Portugal's residency route for retirees and anyone with steady passive income. Live in Portugal on pensions, rental income, dividends or savings — with a clear path to permanent residency and citizenship.

Who it’s for

Retirees and anyone with stable, recurring passive income from outside Portugal.

Income guideline
From €920 / mo
Typical timeline
6–9 months
Pathway
10 yrs → citizenship (7 EU/CPLP)

What’s included.

Everything we take care of for you with your D7 Visa.

Document analysis — our experts review your documents and confirm your application is viable
Document collection support to gather everything you need
NIF (Portuguese tax number) application handled with the Tax Authority
Portuguese bank account opening managed on your behalf
Real estate assistance — property search, due diligence and rental or purchase support
Family application support for your spouse, partner, children and dependents
Application preparation, including your Letter of Intent, insurance and accommodation proof
Visa form completion, a final documents review, full process monitoring and AIMA appointment coordination

And much more!

Schedule your free meeting to start the process:

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How it works

A clear, guided process.

Five simple steps from first call to fully settled — you always know what's next.

1

Book a free call

Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We confirm what you need and how we can help.

2

Get your plan

Your dedicated case manager maps out the steps, documents and timeline — tailored to your situation.

3

We handle it

We do the legwork and coordinate every party, keeping you updated in your client portal at each stage.

4

Your secure client app

Access our app to exchange information and documents safely, with all the security required at every step.

5

You're settled

You arrive ready to live, not just survive — with the essentials in place and us a message away.

A couple settling into their new home
Why Viv Europe

We treat your move
like it's the only one.

Expert guidance with a personal, human-centered approach - so non-EU nationals navigate the process feeling supported every step of the way.

  • Personal & Digital Approach

    A dedicated representative plus a 24/7 client portal - a human touch backed by technology.

  • Pay Per Progression

    You only pay as we advance through each stage, so you see value before any payment.

  • 8 Years of Expertise

    Immigration experience and deep knowledge of local regulations.

  • 98%+ Success Rate

    We handle any denials at no extra cost - appealing or restarting as needed.

  • Easy Communication

    Email, WhatsApp or meetings - we adapt to however you prefer to stay in touch.

FAQ

Common questions.

What income counts for the D7?

Stable, recurring passive income — pensions, rental income, dividends, investment returns or royalties. The 2026 guideline is around €920/month for the main applicant, with more required for a spouse and each child.

Can I work in Portugal on a D7?

Yes. While the D7 is built around passive income, holders are generally allowed to work or run an activity in Portugal once resident.

Do I need to live in Portugal full-time?

The D7 has minimum-stay requirements to keep the residency valid. On your call we explain exactly how much time you need to spend in Portugal.

Ready when you are.

Book a free 15-minute call and we'll map out exactly how this works for you.