Long-Stay (Type D) — Retiree / Religious / Passive Income (D7)Verified 2026-05-12Portugal D7 Retiree / Religious / Passive Income Residence Visa (Informational)
The D7 Visa is Portugal's long-stay route for Indian retirees, religious workers, and individuals with stable passive income (pensions, rental income, dividends). It's one of Portugal's most popular long-stay visas for non-EU citizens seeking residence without active employment. Substantive decisions by AIMA. Informational only.
Reply within 5 minutes · 5★ from 90 Google reviews
Please note: SureshotVisa does NOT process Portugal long-term residence visas (D1 Work, D2 Entrepreneur, D3 Teaching, D4 Research/Study, D7 Retiree, D8 Family Reunification, D9 Digital Nomad, CPLP Mobility, Golden Visa, etc.). This page is provided for informational purposes only. For Portugal residence visas, apply directly via the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi + AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) — or consult a licensed Portuguese immigration lawyer. We specialise in short-stay Schengen visas where our Indian-side expertise adds the most value.
Processing
60–90 days typically (D-visa preliminary decision by Embassy + AIMA substantive review)
Stay Duration
4-month entry D-visa; residence permit (initial 2 years, renewable; permanent after 5)
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Portugal visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1SureshotVisa does NOT process D7 — informational only.
- 2Income must be stable, passive, and documented in EUR equivalents.
- 3Initial bank deposit covering 12 months subsistence strengthens application significantly.
- 4Police registration with AIMA within 90 days of arrival mandatory.
Who Can Apply
- Indian retirees with pension income meeting Portuguese subsistence minimum
- Individuals with passive income (rental, dividend, interest, royalty) above threshold
- Religious workers on assignments with Portuguese congregations
- Anyone with stable, documented non-employment income who wants Portuguese residence
Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| D7 Residence Visa — Embassy fee | €90 |
| AIMA Residence Permit fee | €84 |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
Government fees set in EUR. Plus Portuguese accommodation lease / property purchase + legal advisory costs.
Documents Required
Income / Passive Income Documents
- !Proof of stable passive income — pension statements / rental income / dividend statements / interest income
Minimum ~€820/month (1× Portuguese minimum wage 2024); + 50% for spouse, + 30% per dependent child
- !Bank statements (12 months) showing income receipt
- !Income tax returns (last 2-3 years)
- ○Indian retirement / pension authority documents (for retirees)
Portugal Setup
- !Portuguese accommodation — rental contract OR property deed
12-month minimum lease typically required
- !Portuguese Tax Number (NIF)
Obtained remotely via Portuguese lawyer / accountant
- !Portuguese bank account with funds transferred
Initial deposit covering ~12 months of subsistence
Core Documents
- !National D-Visa application form (signed)
- !Valid passport
- !Passport-size photos
- !PCC India + every country lived 1+ year past 5 years (apostilled)
- !Travel medical insurance (first 4 months)
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
7 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Document passive income
12 months of pension/rental/dividend statements; show stability.
- 02
Get NIF + Portuguese bank account
Via Portuguese lawyer — often done remotely. Open account, transfer initial funds.
- 03
Secure Portuguese accommodation
12-month rental contract OR property purchase deed.
- 04
PCC + apostille
India + every country lived 1+ year past 5 years.
- 05
Fill D-visa application + submit at VFS
visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/prt.
- 06
Consulate + AIMA decision
60–90 days.
- 07
Enter Portugal + AIMA appointment + residence permit
Within 90 days of arrival.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- D7 is the most popular Portugal residence route for Indian retirees — stable, cost-effective, no active business required.
- Engage a Portuguese lawyer 3-6 months early — NIF, bank account, rental contract take coordination.
- Income threshold: 1× Portuguese minimum wage for main applicant (€820/mo 2024), +50% spouse, +30% per child.
- Portugal's NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) tax regime offered favourable rates — note: NHR was significantly reformed in 2024, verify current tax position with a Portuguese tax advisor.
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Schengen Visa Application Form (Embassy of Portugal)
Portuguese MFA visa portal. Download the Schengen / National Visa application form, complete in English/Portuguese, sign.
VFS Global Portugal (India)
Book biometrics appointment, view checklists, track application status.
AIMA — Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo
Successor to SEF (since Oct 2023). Handles substantive decisions on Portugal long-term residence permits.
VFS Application Centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Portugal D7 Retiree / Religious / Passive Income Residence Visa (Informational) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Free · No obligation · Reply in minutesFrequently Asked Questions
Minimum income for D7?+
Does rental income from Indian property qualify?+
Has the NHR tax regime been abolished?+
Can I work while on D7?+
This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other Portugal visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other Portugal Visa Types
Portugal Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting Portugal for tourism — Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Madeira, Azores — up to 90 days.
Portugal Business / Conference Visa (Schengen Type C)
Short-stay Schengen visa for Indian business professionals attending meetings, conferences, training, or trade events in Portugal.
Portugal Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends resident in Portugal — up to 90 days.
Portugal Film Crew Visa (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian film crew members on shooting assignments in Portugal — up to 90 days.
Portugal Visa for EU/EEA/CH/UK Family Members (Schengen Type C — Fee-Exempt)
Fee-exempt Schengen short-stay visa for Indian close family members of EU/EEA/Swiss/UK citizens travelling to or in Portugal.
Portugal D1 Subordinate Work Residence Visa (Long-Stay — Informational)
Informational guide to the Portugal D1 Residence Visa for Indian employees with a job offer from a Portuguese employer.
Portugal D2 Entrepreneur / Independent Professional Residence Visa (Informational)
Informational guide to the Portugal D2 Residence Visa for Indian entrepreneurs, startup founders, and independent professionals.
Portugal D3 Highly Qualified / Teaching / Cultural Activity Residence Visa (Informational)
Informational guide to the Portugal D3 Residence Visa for highly qualified professionals, teachers, researchers, and cultural professionals.
Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Portugal website and Embassy of Portugal. Last verified 2026-05-12. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.