D2

Entrepreneur residence: The D2 residence-visa pathway supports independent professionals and entrepreneurs establishing genuine activity in Portugal. Permanent residence (optional) · from 5 years: A separate application after five years of temporary residence, subject to basic Portuguese, means of support, accommodation and the other statutory conditions. Citizenship · 7 or 10 years: For new applications under the law effective 19 May 2026: seven years of legal residence for EU and Portuguese-official-language-country nationals, ten years for other nationals. Language, civic knowledge, character and other nationality conditions apply. Permanent residence is an option, not a compulsory intermediate step. Applications already pending before 19 May 2026 are subject to the previous nationality rules. A minimum-stay investment permit does not itself confer citizenship.

Apply to the competent Portuguese consulate for the D2 residence visa with the independent-professional or entrepreneur evidence. After lawful entry, complete the AIMA residence-permit application. Establish the approved activity and maintain the required professional, financial and accommodation conditions.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants with credible professional activity or a viable investment intention, plus adequate living resources.

Evidence of the proposed business or service activity, available resources, accommodation, passport and visa documents. Regulated professions require recognition or authorisation, the residence-permit stage is separate from the entry visa.

A basis to relocate and carry out the approved independent or business activity after receiving the residence permission.