Portugal
Portugal offers one of the fastest paths to EU citizenship—just 5 years of legal residency. The NHR tax regime provides favorable rates for up to 10 years, and multiple visa options cater to retirees, remote workers, and tech professionals alike.
10.3M
Population
Lisbon
Capital
Portuguese
Language
EUR (Euro)
Currency
GMT/+1
Timezone
5 years
Path to EU Citizenship
20%
NHR Flat Tax Rate
2-4 months
Visa Processing
Visa Types
Portugal provides pathways for retirees, remote workers, tech professionals, and those seeking EU residency through qualifying fund contributions.
D7 Visa (Passive Income)
EUR 760/mo passive income
Processing: 2-4 months
- For retirees, freelancers, and those with passive income
- Covers pensions, rental income, dividends, or remote work
- Renewable: 2 years, then 3 years
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Path to EU citizenship after 5 years of legal residency
Digital Nomad Visa
4x Portugal's minimum wage income
Processing: 2-3 months
- For remote workers employed by non-Portuguese companies
- Income must be at least 4x the national minimum wage
- Up to 5-year residency pathway
- Schengen zone free movement
- Family members can accompany
Tech Visa
Job offer from certified company
Processing: 2-4 months
- Fast-track visa for tech professionals
- Employer must be IAPMEI-certified
- Simplified application process
- Access to Portugal's growing tech ecosystem
- Path to permanent residency and citizenship
Golden Visa (Fund-Based)
EUR 500,000 fund contribution
Processing: 4-6 months
- Qualifying fund contributions into approved Portuguese funds
- Minimal physical presence required (7 days/year)
- Includes family members
- Path to citizenship after 5 years
- Full Schengen area access
NHR Tax Regime
Non-Habitual Resident Program
Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime offers a flat 20% tax rate on Portuguese-sourced income from qualifying high-value activities, with potential exemptions on certain categories of foreign-sourced income for up to 10 years. Applicants must not have been Portuguese tax residents in the previous 5 years. Our team coordinates with vetted local tax professionals to help you determine eligibility and structure your affairs for maximum benefit under this regime.
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