9 min read· Updated 2026-05-25 Pro
Moving to Portugal: D7 vs D8 vs Golden Visa
A detailed comparison of Portugal's three main routes — income requirements, who each suits, timelines, and the path to citizenship.
The three routes at a glance
The D7 is for passive income (pensions, rentals, dividends). The D8 is the digital-nomad visa for active remote income. The Golden Visa is residency-by-investment, now via funds or cultural donation rather than real estate. All three lead to permanent residency after five years and citizenship eligibility.
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