Visas solutions

Residency options aligned to your goals and objectives

Discover the Portuguese Visa that is right for you and your family.

Explore residency in Portugal — your gateway to free movement across 29 Schengen countries, for you and your family.

Visa solutions
golden visa

Residency-by-investment visa programme

A flexible route to European residency for international families and investors, offering optional tax residency, minimal physical presence requirements, and a choice of qualifying investment options.

D7 Visas

Visa for retirees and passive income earners

A popular residency route for those with pensions, rental income, dividends, or other passive earnings who want to make Portugal their primary home and enjoy a high quality of life. Eligible applicants may also explore Portugal's IFICI tax regime, which offers potential tax savings.

D2 Visa

Visa for entrepreneurs and freelancers

Designed for founders, freelancers, and small business owners wanting to build or relocate their venture to Portugal with a structured, business-led residency pathway. Eligible applicants may also explore Portugal's IFICI tax regime, which offers potential tax savings.

D8 Visa

Digital Nomad Visa

A streamlined visa for individuals with established remote income who want to relocate to Portugal and work legally while enjoying its lifestyle and connectivity. Eligible applicants may also explore Portugal's IFICI tax regime, which offers potential tax savings.

Visa case study
A cheerful couple enjoying a sunny stroll along the palm-lined riverfront in Lagos
Visas & Residency
David Mencer
Living in
Lagos
Couple mitigated progressive tax rates before the end of NHR

"When we retired to Lagos, Portugal, we thought we had everything planned. But as the end of our 10-year tax exemption was just 5 years away, we realised we were heading towards a serious financial tax hike. Portugal Pathways and its tax lawyer understood our unique situation, reviewed our finances and taxes, and showed us how to structure our wealth wisely. Now we're looking forward to another 10 years at least of low tax and compound growth on our financial assets so we can enjoy our retirement."

A golfer smiling on a beautiful coastal course overlooking the ocean in Algarve
Visas & Residency
Jasper Bennet
Living in
Vale do Lobo
Using the Golden Visa to reunite a family in Portugal

"When my daughter and her family considered the move to Portugal, living close by in Vale do Lobo, the potential for a drawn-out, complicated and stressful process was averted with the help of Portugal Pathways and its amazing legal and wealth management partners. Their expert guidance and support helped us devise a plan that worked for all our family using the Golden Visa and the NHR tax regime. They even helped with my grandchildren's school application and integration process.''

Visas & Residency
Mark Cartwright
Living in
Lisbon
Reducing FX fees for a real estate entrepreneur

"Portugal Pathway's FX experts helped me secure massive savings, and the more we transacted, the smaller the fees were, and my existing FX fees were reduced by two-thirds. Their online platform gave me complete oversight of international rates, and I could also fix future prices on currency, which was massively important to my company's profitability. Their transparency, exceptional protection and security measures gave me peace of mind during every foreign currency transaction."

Smiling couple on a scenic hillside street overlooking the ocean coast in Lagos
Visas & Residency
Patrick Williams
Living in
Lagos
Securing residency and relocating a family

"When we fell in love with Portugal, we didn't know how to make it our home. The legal processes were confusing, and we also had our kids' futures to think about. Portugal Pathways made it all clear. They helped us pick the right visa, guided us through every step, and even found ways for us to save on taxes. Now, we're living in our beautiful villa in Lagos, visiting family in Seville, Spain, whenever we want, as it's an easy drive.''

Visas & Residency
Sarah Walsh
Living in
Nazaré
Supporting the Digital Nomad lifestyle of an expert designer

"Moving to Nazaré, Portugal, was a daunting prospect; we had many uncertainties about taxes, language barriers, and my professional growth in a new land. Portugal Pathways guided us through the visa process and helped me connect with like-minded clients in the sustainability and vegan sectors. They also catered to my partner's love of surfing and tennis, joining local sporting clubs and connecting with the surfing community."

Smiling man on a scenic walkway overlooking Carvoeiro beach and cliffs, Algarve
Visas & Residency
James Simmonds
Living in
Carvoeiro
Securing residency and tax efficiency for a UK Family

"Portugal Pathways made everything easy through its professional supply chain networks, taking away the stress of any issues we faced while maximising our tax and financial position for life. Their expert guidance and personalised approach took the pain out of the process, and they even helped us register our cars and organise transport to Portugal. Now, we are seeing the fruits of our investments and benefitting from low taxes to relax and enjoy the lifestyle and Algarve's beautiful weather."

Smiling man standing on a wooden boardwalk next to a scenic sandy beach, Algarve
Visas & Residency
Felipe Martinez
Living in
Quinta do Lago, Algarve
Securing residency and business opportunities in Portugal

"When I moved to Portugal from Denver, as a property developer, I had built up a portfolio of 20 properties; however, I knew I wanted to explore new horizons with my European partner. Portugal Pathways made it easy; they helped me find the right visa, and their concierge solutions team handled everything. They even introduced me to some real estate contacts in the Golden Triangle region of the Algarve. Now, I'm enjoying the culture, making connections, managing my property portfolio from my villa and living in Quinta da Lago."

Smiling woman on a scenic cobblestone street overlooking the ocean coast, Lagos
Visas & Residency
Alice Wilcox
Living in
Lagos
Supporting a digital and athlete professionals in Portugal

"Before working with Portugal Pathways, I was blissfully unaware of the financial benefits within my reach. The Portugal Pathways team, through their tax and immigration partners, introduced me to the potential tax benefits the Digital Nomad visa and D7 Visa offer when aligned with the NHR tax regime. They guided me through every step of the application process and even assisted greatly with my family, their challenges, and healthcare logistics."

A happy couple vacationing in front of the historic Rua Augusta Arch in Lisbon
Visas & Residency
Aubrey Davis
Living in
Lisbon
Navigating the task of relocating a family to Portugal

"Moving our family to Portugal was a dream, but it seemed complicated. We were lost in the details of visas, taxes, and finding the right place for our kids. Portugal Pathways and their professional partners didn't just guide us; they understood us. They helped us choose the right visa, found us tax benefits we didn't know about, and even helped us plan our taxes and finances for the long term. Now, we're living our best life in Portugal, enjoying the culture, the weather, and our new community."

WHY PORTUGAL PATHWAYS

Supporting your life and investment in Portugal

100+

Combined years
of experience

€112bn

Our total wealth management
partners assets under management

31+

Different nationalities
that make up our clients

how it works

Before applying for any Portuguese visa

Whether you're exploring the Golden Visa, D7, D8, or D2, there are foundational steps to take care of before your visa application can begin.

1
Step 1

Choose your visa route and partner with an expert. Portugal Pathways helps you identify the right pathway for your circumstances and works through your full checklist of requirements — including notarising and apostiling documents — ahead of application.

2
Step 2

Set up your NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) — Portugal's tax identification number, required for everything from banking to housing.

3
Step 3

Open a Portuguese bank account and secure accommodation in Portugal, both used to demonstrate the financial and residential footing your chosen visa route requires.

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100+

Combined years
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€112bn

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