Portugal Visa Rule Changes

Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in Portugal, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.

May 2026

Path to permanent residence and citizenship: Naturalization after 5 years of legal residence to Permanent residence after 5 years of temporary residence (basic Portuguese required); naturalization after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) since May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa path to permanent residence
Path to permanent residence and citizenship: Naturalization after 5 years of legal residence to Permanent residence after 5 years of temporary residence (basic Portuguese required); naturalization after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) since May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa path to permanent residence
Path to permanent residence and citizenship: Naturalization after 5 years of legal residence to Permanent residence after 5 years of temporary residence (basic Portuguese required); naturalization after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) since May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026Portugal Digital Nomad Visa path to permanent residence
Path to permanent residence and citizenship: Naturalization after 5 years of legal residence to Permanent residence after 5 years of temporary residence (basic Portuguese required); naturalization after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) since May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026Portugal Golden Visa path to permanent residence

Minimum means of subsistence: €10,440 one-time to €11,040 one-time
Jan. 1, 2026Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa means subsistence
Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €870 a month to €920 a month
Jan. 1, 2026Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa monthly income main applicant
Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €3,480 a month to €3,680 a month
Jan. 1, 2026Portugal Digital Nomad Visa monthly income main applicant

Minimum means of subsistence: €9,840 one-time to €10,440 one-time
Jan. 1, 2025Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa means subsistence
Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €820 a month to €870 a month
Jan. 1, 2025Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa monthly income main applicant
Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €3,280 a month to €3,480 a month
Jan. 1, 2025Portugal Digital Nomad Visa monthly income main applicant

Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €760 a month to €820 a month
Jan. 1, 2024Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa monthly income main applicant
Minimum monthly income (main applicant): €3,040 a month to €3,280 a month
Jan. 1, 2024Portugal Digital Nomad Visa monthly income main applicant