Portugal d7 visa
Eligibility
Eligibilty category must meet the following requirements in order to apply for a Portugal D7 Visa:
- Non-EU citizens are the only ones who can apply for the Portugal D7 Visa programme
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old or more
- The applicant must have no criminal history .
- A yearly income of €8,460 is required to be eligible for this visa, plus 50% of this amount for the spouse and 30% for each dependent kid. This is true regardless of the individual’s country of origin.
This visa allows you and your family to live legally in Portugal. It aims to entice retirees and individuals with passive income to live in Portugal in order to help the economy. Furthermore, holders of this visa are not prohibited from engaging in professional activities in Portugal.
Advantages of Portugal D7 Visa
- Entry into the Schengen Area. The D7 Visa permits the holder to freely travel inside Schengen and remain in any other Schengen country for up to 90 days out of 180, it is recorded with the Schengen Information System, this visa permits you to travel through the Schengen zone Visa-Free. Schengen visa has a high refusal rate. This will not be a problem if you have a D7 Visa.
- Possibility of obtaining Portuguese citizenship. After five years of continuous stay, Indians can seek for permanent residency or even Portuguese citizenship, granting them visa-free travel to 188 countries, compared to approximately 60 nations with visa requirements.
- Tax advantages. Visa holder who spends 183 days out of 365 in Portugal become tax residents and are eligible for non-habitual resident (NHR) status for ten years. It exempts the holder from paying worldwide income tax in Portugal if they have previously paid it in their home country. Their income in Portugal will be taxed at a flat rate of 20%.
- Possibilities for business. Applicants can receive a residence permit using the D7 Visa. They can then work for themselves or start-up firms and work for Portuguese employers. As an independent professional, you can engage in any professional activity.
- High-quality education and healthcare services. Portugal has a highly respected educational and healthcare infrastructure. These benefits are also available for Visa-holding individuals and their family members. The holder can enroll himself or his dependent child in the National Education Service and attend school.
- With a D7 visa the visa holder can rent or buy a property in Portugal as well as have access to and protection under Portuguese law and the legal system
The D7 visa can be obtained at the Portuguese consulate through a succession of residence applications. Following the issuance of your visa, your immediate family members will be eligible for a residence permit in the country under the family reunification criteria.
Reunion of Families
Your family may accompany you to Portugal if you have a D7 visa. In SEF, you must request a family reunion. You will be required to provide legal proof of your relationship to all and any members of your family who you wish to include in this program.
The following family members may be eligible for family reunification under the D7 visa:
- Your partner or spouse
- Your children under the age of 18, or the couple’s incapacitated children,
List of Programs Helpoverseas Assist With!
The provincial and territorial governments have been using these programs for efficiently welcoming new immigrants to their region so that, they can contribute effectively to the country’s economy.
Each Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have different specific programs to select nominees, and those are as follows:
How can Helpoverseas Immigration Services Help you?
Assistance from an immigration consultancy like Helpoverseas can simplify the application process. We can provide you with the following services:
- Conduct a preliminary profile assessment to increase the chances of getting an invitation of your Visa
- Help you fill out forms, obtain a taxpayer number, open a bank account, find accommodation in Portugal to rent or purchase, and prepare the necessary documents for submission to a consulate.
- Arrange your appointment at the Immigration and Borders Service in Portugal (SEF), where you will apply for a residence permit after obtaining the D7 Visa. Our consultants will guide you and will be with you even after landing in the country of your dreams.