Hofstaetter Tramujas & Castelo Branco - Associated Lawyers

Visas for Portugal

We offer full legal support in the immigration process for Brazilians and Portuguese citizens wishing to move or invest in Brazil and Portugal.

D7 Visa – Self-Sufficiency

D7 Visa – Self-Sufficiency

The D7 visa is for retirees or individuals with their own income, regardless of age. Income can include retirement, pensions, rental properties, financial investments, etc.

Income includes: retirement, pensions, rented properties, financial investments, among others.

The base values ​​for granting the visa and subsequent residence permit are based on the minimum wage in Portugal in force at the time the application is submitted:

  • 1st adult – 100% of the minimum salary
  • 2nd adult – 50% of the minimum salary
  • Each child – 30% of the minimum salary

As there is discretion in the analysis and granting of visas, it is recommended that the interested party has reasonable savings, plus a guaranteed and proven monthly income

Talk to our team
Visto D7 – Rendimentos próprios — continuação

Visto D7 – Rendimentos próprios — continuação

Process steps

1. Obtenção do Visto D7
The first stage takes place while still in Brazil, with the gathering of the necessary documents and the submission of the visa application, which will be analyzed by the Portuguese Consulate in Brazil, which will issue the residence visa.

2. Concessão da Autorização de Residência
The second stage takes place in Portugal. The visa holder already in Portuguese territory must go to the Immigration and Borders Service and submit their application for a residence permit.

Deadlines

Residence visas are initially valid for 120 days, during which time the holder must enter Portuguese territory and apply for a residence permit. This, in turn, is initially valid for 2 years and is then renewed for periods of 3 years. After 5 years of regular residence in Portugal, the applicant can apply for Portuguese nationality by length of residence.

Talk to our team
Work-seeking visa

Work-seeking visa

The work search visa allows the holder to enter and stay in Portuguese territory for the purpose of looking for work for a period of 120 days, extendable for a further 60 days.

Once the employment relationship has been established and formalized (formalized employment contract), the applicant can apply for a residence permit.

If the visa holder has not established an employment relationship by the end of the maximum period of validity of the work permit, the visa holder must leave the country and can only reapply for a new work permit one year after the expiry of the previous visa.

Talk to our team
Golden Visa

Golden Visa

O “Golden Visa” de Portugal é oficialmente chamado de ARI — Autorização de Residência para Investimento. Ele permite que cidadãos de fora da União Europeia obtenham residência portuguesa através de determinados investimentos.

Principais mudanças

Desde 2023:

  • Compra de imóveis deixou de dar direito ao Golden Visa para novos pedidos.
  • O foco passou para:
    • fundos de investimento;
    • portugueses;
    • criação de empregos;
    • pesquisa científica;
    • apoio cultural/artístico.

Modalidades mais usadas em 2026:

Fundos de investimento

  • investimento mínimo em torno de €500 mil;
  • fundos regulados em Portugal (CMVM);
  • sem necessidade de comprar imóvel.

Apoio cultural

  • investimentos a partir de aproximadamente €200 mil–€250 mil;
  • geralmente em regiões de baixa densidade populacional.

Criação de empresa e empregos

  • abertura de empresa;
  • geração de postos de trabalho em Portugal.

Vantagens

O Golden Visa oferece:

  • residência em Portugal;
  • livre circulação no Espaço Schengen;
  • possibilidade de incluir familiares;
  • caminho para residência permanente e eventual cidadania portuguesa.

Permanência mínima

Um dos maiores atrativos: necessidade de ficar apenas cerca de 7 dias por ano, em média, em Portugal.

Requisitos para pedir a nacionalidade portuguesa

  • cidadãos de países que fazem parte da CPLP precisam de 7 anos de residência legal em Portugal;
  • estrangeiros de outros países precisam de 10 anos de residência.
Talk to our team