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Answer about 8 questions and see which residency route you are closest to, the income you would need, and what to prepare. Based on Portugal's 2026 rules.
About this quiz. It gives a general indication of which residency route may fit you, based only on your answers and on the rules and income minimums as we understand them in October 2026. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice, using it does not make you a client of Iberia Bridge, and it does not guarantee that any application will be approved. Rules and amounts change, and Portuguese consulates and the immigration agency decide every application. Please do not make decisions such as leaving a job or selling a home on this result alone: book a consultation so we can review your situation. Your answers stay in your browser and are not stored. See our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A summary as of October 2026. Portugal changed its immigration and nationality rules in 2025 and 2026, so confirm the details before you apply.
Portugal's passive income and retirement route
Live in Portugal, keep your work abroad
For skilled roles with a Portuguese employer
Closed to new applications for now
Yes. US citizens can apply for the D7 visa with passive income of €920 a month for one person, or €1,380 for a couple, at 2026 rates. Pensions, Social Security, rental income and dividends count.
Yes. Couples can apply together and arrive at the same time. With children under 18, the family can apply together, or one parent can apply first and bring the family afterwards, which can lower the upfront cost. Couples without children under 18 usually apply together, because a partner who joins later can face a waiting period.
An average of €3,680 a month before tax over the last three months in 2026. That is four times Portugal's minimum wage of €920.
Not at the moment. The general job-seeker visa closed on 23 October 2025. A replacement for qualified professionals has been announced, but it had no opening date as of October 2026. Most people need a job offer first, or use the D7 or D8 route.
No. Buying property stopped qualifying for Portugal's golden visa in October 2023, and none of the routes on this page require it. You do need an address in Portugal, and a 12-month lease is enough.
Since 19 May 2026, most nationalities need 10 years of legal residence, and nationals of EU and Portuguese-speaking countries need 7. Permanent residence is available after 5 years.
It depends on your income. For retirees, Portugal's D7 starts at €920 a month against €2,400 for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa. For remote workers, Spain's Digital Nomad Visa starts at about €2,849 a month against €3,680 for Portugal's D8. Iberia Bridge handles both countries.
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