Portugal offers the following residency visas:
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Lawyers:
Yes. Most visas support:
A visa for entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers who:
No. You can:
Include:
Yes, provided you actively manage it and include related documentation in your application
Not mandatory but highly encouraged. Even one full-time job helps
Depends on your business. Some can operate remotely, others (like retail) need physical space
Yes. As long as you operate from Portugal and meet tax obligations, it’s allowed
Yes, but you must still show separate funds for your personal living expenses
18 months continuously OR 16 months in total over 2 years
It’s not an automatic visa loss. Show effort, pivot plan, or explore alternatives
Yes. After 5 years of residence, you can apply for permanent residency or citizenship
Yes. If eligible, NHR offers: