What are the requirements for the Portugal D7 visa?

The Portugal D7 Visa (Passive Income Visa) is one of the more accessible European long-stay visas because the income requirement is relatively low and the income sources accepted are broad. Here is exactly what you need.

Core eligibility requirements

1. Minimum monthly income: €820/month This equals Portugal's national minimum wage (updated annually). You must demonstrate you receive at least this amount consistently and stably.

Income thresholds for accompanying family members:

• Spouse or partner: additional 50% → €410/month extra (total: €1,230)
• Dependent child: additional 30% → €246/month each

For a family of 2 adults + 1 child: minimum €1,476/month total.

2. Accepted income sources The D7 accepts many types of income:

• Pension (Israeli government pension, private pension, disability pension)
• Rental income from property (Israeli or foreign)
• Dividends and investment income
• Remote employment income from a foreign employer (you work for a company outside Portugal)
• Freelance income from foreign clients
• Royalties and passive business income

Income from Portuguese employers or clients is not accepted on a D7 — for that, you need a different visa category.

Income from Portuguese employers or clients is not accepted on a D7. For that, you need a different visa category.

3. Portuguese bank account You must have an active Portuguese bank account at the time of application. Opening one requires your NIF (Portuguese tax number) first.

4. NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) The Portuguese tax number is required before almost anything else. Obtain it:

• In person at a Finanças (tax office) during a preliminary visit to Portugal, or
• Remotely through a Portuguese tax representative (a lawyer or accountant registered in Portugal who can represent you as a fiscal representative)

Cost via representative: €150–€350 typically.

5. Place of residence in Portugal A rental contract or property ownership document. The rental contract must:

• Be in your name (or co-signed)
• Have a term of at least 12 months (or renewable)
• Be registered with the Portuguese tax authority (AT)

Short-term vacation rentals (Airbnb) are not accepted.

6. Health insurance Private health insurance valid in Portugal for the duration of your stay. Most international travel/expat insurance plans qualify. Minimum coverage: basic hospitalization and emergency care. Cost: €500–€1,500/year depending on age.

7. Clean criminal record from Israel Issued by the Israeli National Police, apostilled (stamp confirming the document's authenticity for international use), and accompanied by a certified Portuguese translation. Allow 2–4 weeks for the apostille.

8. Valid passport Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended visa validity period.

Documents checklist

• Completed visa application form
• Passport + copies of all used pages
• 2 recent passport-size photos
• Criminal background check (apostilled + Portuguese translation)
• Proof of income (bank statements for 3 months, pension letters, employment contract with foreign employer)
• Portuguese bank account statement
• NIF certificate
• Rental contract or property deed in Portugal
• Health insurance certificate
• Flight reservation or travel itinerary (for initial entry)
• Proof of accommodation for first nights (if not same as rental)

Where to apply

Apply at the Portuguese Consulate General in Tel Aviv:

• Address: 4 Weizmann Street, Tel Aviv
• Processing time: 2–4 months from submission of a complete file
• The consulate issues a national D-type visa valid for 4 months

After arrival in Portugal

Within the validity of your D7 visa (4 months), you must apply for a Residency Permit at AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo, the immigration authority that replaced SEF in 2023).

• Initial residency permit: 2 years
• Renewable for 3-year periods
• Must maintain minimum time in Portugal (typically 6 months continuous or 8 months non-continuous per year)

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