Choose your move path: work visa, digital nomad visa, student visa, family reunification, D7 passive income visa, or Golden Visa
Check your eligibility for the visa that fits your situation
Gather required documents: passport, proof of income, proof of accommodation, criminal record certificate, health insurance, and application forms
Get documents apostilled and translated if required
Apply for the visa at the Portuguese consulate or visa center in your country
Attend any required appointment or interview
Wait for visa approval
Travel to Portugal after the visa is issued
Register your address in Portugal
Apply for a residence permit with AIMA after arrival
Get a NIF tax number
Open a Portuguese bank account
Arrange health insurance or register for healthcare
Find housing and sign a rental contract
Register with your local parish council if needed
Obtain a Portuguese tax representative if you are non-EU and required to have one
Renew your residence permit on time
Maintain the legal stay requirements for your visa type
Apply for permanent residence or citizenship after meeting the residency requirements