How this works
There is no best visa — there is the right visa for your situation. AIMA sorts entry by reason: citizenship (EU or third country), goal (living on income, working remotely, holding a contract, starting a business, studying, investing or joining family) and, in some cases, income. This quiz walks those questions in the same order and returns the most likely route. Where income counts — D7 and D8 — the figure is built from the national minimum wage (€920 in 2026), which you can edit, plus add-ons for a spouse and children.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the D7 and the D8?
The D7 is for people living on passive income — pensions, rent, dividends. It asks for income around the national minimum wage (€920 in 2026). The D8 is the digital-nomad visa, for people working remotely for clients or an employer outside Portugal; the income bar is far higher, about four times the minimum wage (≈ €3,680/month). Short version: the D7 looks at money that comes in without working, the D8 at what you earn working remotely.
Are the income figures official and fixed?
The multiples (1× for the D7, 4× for the D8) are the settled practice of consulates and AIMA, anchored to the national minimum wage. That wage changes most years by decree-law — in 2026 it is €920. So the math here uses a value you can edit: if the minimum wage changes, or a consulate asks for more, adjust the number. The family add-ons (+50% for a spouse, +30% per child) follow the usual rule, but always confirm with the consulate handling your application.
I am an EU citizen. Do I need a visa?
No. Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland need no visa. You can enter and stay up to 3 months on your ID alone. To stay longer, you register for the EU Citizen Registration Certificate (CRUE) at your local town hall (câmara municipal), usually within 30 days of the first three months ending.
Does this quiz decide my visa?
No. It points to the route that usually fits your case and explains why, so you arrive at AIMA already knowing the right name. The decision is always AIMA’s and the consulate’s, based on the documents you submit. Cases with dual nationality, mixed income, or a family of different nationalities can have more than one path — there it is worth talking to an immigration lawyer.
Does the Golden Visa still exist?
Yes, but it changed a lot. Since the 2023 reform it no longer accepts buying property or investing in real-estate funds. Routes that remain include qualifying venture-capital funds, job creation, and donations to science, culture or heritage. It is an expensive path with volatile rules — if you are weighing it, confirm the current terms with AIMA before committing.
DISCLAIMER
A guidance tool, not legal advice. The routes and income thresholds (D7 ≈ 1× minimum wage, D8 ≈ 4×) reflect AIMA and consular practice in 2026, but rules, figures and required documents change and vary between consulates. The decision is always AIMA’s. Confirm current terms with the official sources before acting and, in complex cases, talk to an immigration lawyer.