Who can apply to the D2 VISA?

• Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Portugal.
• Entrepreneurs with an existing business in their home country who wish to expand by opening a branch in Portugal.
• Self-employed individuals, including independent or freelance professionals, who have a work contract or a formal job offer in Portugal. Freelancers and digital nomads are also eligible, provided they can demonstrate that their services are unique and valuable to the country.

Benefits of the D2 Visa

• The ability to start a business or work as a self-employed professional while living in Portugal.
• Visa-free travel and movement within the Schengen Area, which includes 26 European countries. The D2 Visa essentially gives you the same travel privileges as EU citizens, making it ideal for entrepreneurs who want to explore Europe, network, and build business connections.
• The opportunity for family reunification, allowing your partner, children, dependent parents, or siblings to join you and live in Portugal.
• Eligibility to apply for Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime, which was available to those who hadn’t been tax residents in Portugal for the past five years. While the NHR program was discontinued in 2023, certain applications can still be submitted until the end of 2024 under specific conditions.
• The potential to qualify for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship after five years of legal residency. Citizenship requires passing a basic Portuguese language test.
• Access to Portuguese residency benefits, including public healthcare and education systems for you and your family.