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D7 Visa
The Portugal D7 Visa, also known as the 'Retirement Visa', is a residence visa that allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to live in Portugal.
Overview of D7 Visa
At a glance
Visa-free EU travel
Tax & financial planning benefits
Entire family eligible
Fast visa process
300+ Days Of Sun
Tax Benefits + EU Access
World-class Healthcare
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How we can help
Discover the advantages of entrusting your visa journey to our experienced team.
Document Preparation
Our specialist team helps compile and verify your visa documents for complete accuracy, sidestepping potential delays and maximising your tax position within the relevant visa exemption.
Application Submission
We manage your visa application process, from form preparation to submission, eliminating errors and enhancing success rates. We also plan for the future, with most of our clients paying no more than 3.8% tax over 20 years with our proprietary financial modelling in conjunction with the 10 year Non Habitual Residency (NHR) tax regime.
Continuous Support
Our team offers all year-round assistance guiding you through each visa application stage, keeping you informed of new opportunities with your investments, financial planning, tax savings and visa benefits. It is vital that we plan for 10-20 years to maximise your life and financial status in Portugal.
Customised Solutions
Understanding the uniqueness of each visa application, we offer bespoke solutions and NHR tax regime support to optimise your financial and tax planning, ensuring adherence to criteria and regulations.
Deep Expertise
Our deep understanding of Portuguese visa regulations, legal processes and financial and tax planning using the NHR tax regime allows us to navigate the system efficiently, aligning your application within the guidelines.
Peace of Mind
Trust us with your visa application, and financial and tax planning through the NHR tax regime for a worry-free process, freeing you up to concentrate on enjoying life, relocation or other investment activities.
Client case studies
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Maximise your wealth, tax status and life in Portugal
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Frequently
asked questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our visa solutions.
The D7 Visa is often referred to as the 'Passive Income Visa' or 'Retirement Visa' as it allows you to pay 0% tax on passive income such as dividends, royalties, and rental income when combined with Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax system on non-Portugal derived income. This also applies to pensions held outside of Portugal where you pay only 10% tax using NHR and the D7 Visa.
The NHR Programme alongside the D7 Visa includes benefits such as 0% tax on all non-Portugal based passive income, such as dividends, royalties, rental income and 10% tax on pension income. It also offers the freedom to live and work in Portugal, travel freely within the EU Schengen area, apply for permanent residency or citizenship after five years, and access to Portugal's healthcare and education systems.
No, the D7 visa in Portugal does not provide an exemption or special coverage for inheritance tax.
The D7 visa is a long-term residence visa designed for individuals wishing to live in Portugal without engaging in specific employment. It is often called the "Passive Income Visa" or "Retirement Visa." The NHR is a tax regime in Portugal that provides certain tax advantages to individuals who become tax residents in the country. The D7 visa and the NHR tax regime should be used in conjunction to gain maximum benefit. The NHR tax regime however, will end to new entrants on the 31st of December. The Portuguese government announced in their state budget for 2024, that anyone who has applied to secure NHR tax status in Portugal by December 31st, 2023, must be able to prove they have taken serious steps to prove intent to reside and pay tax in Portugal under NHR tax regime.
The digital nomad visa is a special visa that allows remote workers to live and work in Portugal for up to one year. Eligible applicants must prove they can work remotely, have sufficient financial means to support themselves, and have valid health insurance coverage. Applicants must also have a clean criminal record and no outstanding debt or tax obligations in Portugal.
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