Get a Retirement Visa in Portugal (D7)

Get a Retirement Visa in Portugal (D7)

Get a Retirement Visa in Portugal (D7)

Get help applying for Portugal’s D7 Retirement Visa to enjoy long-term residency, live and travel freely within Portugal, and move across the Schengen Area without restrictions.

Get help applying for Portugal’s D7 Retirement Visa to enjoy long-term residency, live and travel freely within Portugal, and move across the Schengen Area without restrictions.

Get help applying for Portugal’s D7 Retirement Visa to enjoy long-term residency, live and travel freely within Portugal, and move across the Schengen Area without restrictions.

Secure EU Rights from your home country, no travel requirement

DIY & Concierge Options Available

Enjoy Portugal's Unparalleled lifestyle: World Class History

4.9 rating Based on 50+ Reviews

4.9 rating from 50+ Reviews

The easiest way to get a Portuguese Retirement Visa

The easiest way to get a Portuguese Retirement Visa

What do we think?

What do we think?

The D7 Visa offers a simple path to residency in Portugal and the freedom to explore Europe. We make the process seamless so you can focus on starting your new life.

Get Your Application Sent In 6 Months

We Can Handle All Paperwork and Communication

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Hundreds of Happy Clients Now Living Abroad

We've handled cases for hundreds of people, and you're next.

How it works

About Portuguese Retirement Visas

About Portuguese Retirement Visas

The D7 Retirement Visa offers an easy and affordable path to living in Portugal long-term. It lets you enjoy Portugal’s low cost of living, mild climate, and high quality of life while keeping the flexibility to travel freely across the Schengen Area. You can access world-class healthcare, benefit from a stable legal system, and after five years, apply for permanent residency or citizenship unlocking full EU rights.

The D7 Retirement Visa offers an easy and affordable path to living in Portugal long-term. It lets you enjoy Portugal’s low cost of living, mild climate, and high quality of life while keeping the flexibility to travel freely across the Schengen Area. You can access world-class healthcare, benefit from a stable legal system, and after five years, apply for permanent residency or citizenship unlocking full EU rights.

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What is It?

The D7 Visa, also called the Passive Income Visa, is a residency permit for non-EU citizens who have a stable, regular income from pensions, savings, or other passive sources. It’s designed for retirees and financially independent individuals who want to live in Portugal long-term. With the D7 Visa, you can: - Live in Portugal full-time. - Travel freely within the Schengen Area. - Access Portugal’s public healthcare and education systems. - Apply for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years. The visa can be applied for from your home country, with no initial requirement to be in Portugal.

Why Citizenship

Who is DolceVisa®?

DolceVisa® is the smart way to secure Portugal’s D7 Visa, handling every detail from income proof and paperwork to translations and legal checks. Our experts streamline the process, avoid common mistakes, and guide you from application to approval so you can enjoy long-term residency, tax advantages, and the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle without the stress or uncertainty of doing it alone.

DolceVisa® is the smart way to secure Portugal’s D7 Visa, handling every detail from income proof and paperwork to translations and legal checks. Our experts streamline the process, avoid common mistakes, and guide you from application to approval so you can enjoy long-term residency, tax advantages, and the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle without the stress or uncertainty of doing it alone.

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Our Highlights


DolceVisa® in a nutshell.

8 Years of Experience

We've worked on Citizenship matters for years, and have perfected the process.

Rated 4.9 / 5

Rated
4.9 / 5

The hard work we do shows in our reviews. Just google DolceVisa or Palazzo Law Boutique (our sister company)

98% Success Rate

98% of the clients we onboard successfully relocate abroad.

DIY and Concierge

We accommodate all types of clients, offering both a DIY service and Legal Concierge service.

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Moving abroad is stressful, expensive and complicated. DolceVisa® simplifies the whole process.

Moving abroad is stressful, expensive and complicated. DolceVisa® simplifies the whole process.

Why Citizenship

Why Should I Retire in Portugal?

Why Should I Retire in Portugal?

Why Should I Retire in Portugal?

If you want to retire in Portugal, the D7 Visa is the most straightforward way to gain legal residency without needing to work or make a large investment. It secures your right to live in Portugal, access healthcare, and travel freely across Europe: all while paving the way to citizenship and full EU rights in just five years.

If you want to retire in Portugal, the D7 Visa is the most straightforward way to gain legal residency without needing to work or make a large investment. It secures your right to live in Portugal, access healthcare, and travel freely across Europe: all while paving the way to citizenship and full EU rights in just five years.

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Live in Portugal Full-Time

With the right to renew your residency at any time. This gives you access to Portugal's beautiful coasts, agricultural land and beaches so you can truly enjoy your retirement.

Travel Freely across 27 Schengen Countries

No restrictions on EU and Schengen Area travel for the period of your Retirement Visa. Travel to some of Europe's most sought after locations.

Include Family Members

All under the same application. Most will choose to do this with their significant other. Portugal's rules allow for you to move with your spouse under the same application.

Path to Citizenship

After five years of legal residency, you could qualify for Citizenship for a country with an incredibly strong passport.

The Simple Way to Get a Portuguese Retirement Visa

The Simple Way to Get a Portuguese Retirement Visa

Your Spanish Citizenship application process is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

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1

Verify Your Eligibility with DolceVisa®

Verify Your Eligibility with DolceVisa®

Prepare proof of stable passive income (e.g., pension statements, savings), valid passport, accommodation in Portugal, and a Portuguese tax number (NIF).

2

2

Submit the Application

Submit the Application

Submit your D7 Visa application to the Portuguese consulate in your home country

3

3

Travel to Portugal

Travel to Portugal

Once approved, use your visa to enter Portugal and attend your residence permit appointment with AIMA.

4

Receive Residence Permit

Receive Residence Permit

Get your residency card, valid for 2 years initially, with the option to renew and later apply for permanent residency or citizenship

Comparison

Comparison

Comparison

Why Choose DolceVisa® for your Portuguese D7 Retirement Visa?

Why Choose DolceVisa® for your Portuguese D7 Retirement Visa?

We handle everything in Portuguese and English, so you get your Citizenship quickly and stress-free.

Applying Yourself

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Confusing Information

Confusing Information

Confusing Information

Uncertain Timelines

Uncertain Timelines

Uncertain Timelines

Long Waits

Long Waits

Long Waits

Minimal Updates

Minimal Updates

Minimal Updates

No Support

No Support

No Support

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Frustrating and Tiresome

Frustrating and Tiresome

Frustrating and Tiresome

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We help you retire in Portugal

We help you retire in Portugal

We help you retire in Portugal

Apply From the UK

Apply From the UK

Apply From the UK

Clear Pricing - One Fee

Clear Pricing - One Fee

Clear Pricing - One Fee

No Hidden Fees, Ever

No Hidden Fees, Ever

No Hidden Fees, Ever

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Real Human Help When You Need It

Real Human Help When You Need It

Real Human Help When You Need It

Community to Support You

Community to Support You

Community to Support You

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

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Connecting You To Your Retirement

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa®
Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

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Guides, Checklists and Advice

Dive into our collection of guides, checklists, documents and interactive forms covering various aspects of relocation from housing to citizenship.

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Expert Insights

Stay informed about the latest news, innovations and developments in your relocation journey with our industry reports and experts on the community.

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DolceLive Webinars

Join us on a DolceLive to discuss your relocation
needs! We host weekly webinars in our online community so you can be fully prepared when you get to moving abroad.

Every Thursday at 5pm.

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Making The Most Of Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Most products have a DIY or Legal option. If you're very hands on, a DIY option is cheaper, but if you want everything handled for you, DolceVisa® Legal handles everything on your behalf.

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

What's our mission?

What's our mission?

What's our mission?

Are you a law firm?

Are you a law firm?

Are you a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

What do I get with Concierge?

What do I get with Concierge?

What do I get with Concierge?

Is my application guaranteed?

Is my application guaranteed?

Is my application guaranteed?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

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At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.
Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.

Palazzo Law Boutique is a trading name of DolceVisa Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15547884). DolceVisa® is a registered trademark.




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Made with love in London

At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

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DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.

Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.


At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.
Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.

Palazzo Law Boutique is a trading name of DolceVisa Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15547884). DolceVisa® is a registered trademark.




DolceVisa® 2025

Made with love in London