Visa Solutions
Simplifying your visa process to enhance your life in Portugal
Our experts and professional supply chain partners understand the complexities of the Portuguese visa process alongside the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax regime and the new NHR 2.0 (IFICI) regime that replaces the existing NHR tax status ending for new entrants in 2024. We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Golden Visa
A more costly route to dual residency in Portugal, access to other EU member countries, and favourable tax and investment opportunities, but this is going through changes and may not include real estate investments as part of that mix.
D7 Visa
There is a lot of flexibility with the D7 Visa as it works alongside the NHR/NHR 2.0 (IFICI) schemes to help individuals benefit from their income, pensions, wealth and assets. The D7 Visa also gives you access to and potential residency in all EU member countries.
Digital Nomad Visa
Embrace the freedom of remote working with the Digital Nomad D8 Visa, designed for individuals who can work from anywhere to benefit from potential residency and reductions against the standard flat rate of tax under NHR/NHR 2.0 schemes.
300+ Days Of Sun
Tax Benefits + EU Access
World-class Healthcare
Why Portugal?
Discover the advantages of living in Portugal
How we can help
Our expert team and partners help you maximise your financial position and visa status for the next 10-20 years.
Application Submission
We manage your visa application process, from form preparation to submission, eliminating errors and enhancing success rates. We also plan for the future, optimising our clients, for over 20 years with our proprietary financial modelling in conjunction with the Non Habitual Residency (NHR) or the new NHR 2.0 (IFICI) tax regimes.
Continuous Support
Our team offers all year-round assistance guiding you through each visa application stage, keeping you informed of new opportunities with your investments, financial planning, tax savings and visa benefits. It is vital that we plan for 10-20 years to maximise your life and financial status in Portugal.
Document Preparation
Our specialist team helps compile and verify your visa documents for complete accuracy, sidestepping potential delays and maximising your tax position within the relevant visa exemption.
Customised Solutions
Understanding the uniqueness of each visa application, we offer bespoke solutions and NHR or NHR 2.0 tax schemes support to optimise your financial and tax planning, ensuring adherence to criteria and regulations.
Expertise
Our deep understanding of Portuguese visa regulations, legal processes and financial and tax planning using the NHR or NHR 2.0 tax schemes allows us to navigate the system efficiently, aligning your application within the guidelines.
Peace of Mind
Trust us with your visa application, and financial and tax planning through the NHR or NHR 2.0 tax regimes for a worry-free process, freeing you up to concentrate on enjoying life, relocation or other investment activities.
Client case studies
Supporting the Digital Nomad lifestyle of an expert designer
Maximise your wealth, tax status, property and life in Portugal
Schedule a free consultation with one of our expert team so that we can offer personalised support to meet your specific needs.
Frequently
asked questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our visa solutions.
Existing applications and renewals remain valid under previous rules. New applicants must comply with any updated requirements. For more details or to arrange a discovery call, contact Portugal Pathways.
Yes, but transitioning requires meeting the Golden Visa investment requirements. Other visa options (D2, D3, D7, D8) require tax residency in Portugal, 183 days required stay in the country whereas the Golden Visa only requires 7 days and flexibility of tax status.
The updated government fees for the Golden Visa program in 2025 are as follows. The Application Analysis Fee is €605.10, while the Residence Permit Issuance Fee is €6,045.20. For renewals, the fees include an Application Analysis Fee of €605.10 and a Residence Permit Renewal Fee of €3,023.20.
Yes, applicants must not have been sentenced to more than one year in prison in Portugal. Not be listed in the Schengen Information System for bans on entry/residence and not have security or public order concerns.
As of 2025, eligible investment routes for the Golden Visa program include several options. Investors can choose to invest a minimum of €500,000 in approved Golden Visa Alternative Investment Funds. Another option is a €500,000 investment in a commercial company that creates at least five permanent jobs. Alternatively, job creation itself qualifies, requiring the establishment of ten new jobs in Portugal. For those interested in research, a €500,000 investment in certified scientific research projects is an eligible pathway. Additionally, there is a Cultural Production Golden Visa donation option of €250,000, or €200,000 if located in a low-density area. Similarly, the Artistic Production Golden Visa investment requires a contribution of €250,000 (or €200,000 in a low-density area). However, this option can be more challenging as it depends on finding relevant and approved projects authorized by Portuguese government bodies. To explore these options further, arrange a discovery call with Portugal Pathways. They can provide insights into the different investment routes and share their Golden Visa residency by investment guide. Portugal Pathways also offers a Golden Visa investment index featuring up to 30 alternative investment funds in Portugal that are approved for Golden Visa purposes.
Various funds qualify, focusing on sectors like technology, healthcare, and infrastructure. Contact Portugal Pathways for a list of eligible funds.
No language test is required for the Golden Visa itself. However, an A2 level Portuguese language certification is required for permanent residency or citizenship after five years.
Yes, a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Portuguese bank account are required to apply for the Golden Visa.
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