🇵🇹 Portugal · General Residence

Visto Nacional de Residência (D-Visa, entrada para pedir AR) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€920
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance

Costs

Application / consular fee€110

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 4 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/tipo-de-visto.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €920.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“O visto para obtenção de autorização de residência é válido para duas entradas e por quatro meses, período durante o qual o seu titular deverá solicitar junto da Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) um título para fixação de residência.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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