I am retired or live from my own income
- Retired people intending to reside in Portugal.
- People living from their own income.
- Religious persons covered by the consular service described by gov.pt.
D7 · route
Own income is different from a work route.
Portugal provides a residence-visa route for retired people, religious persons and people living from their own income. Evidence of income/means of subsistence is central.
Do not mix legal routes
This route is not simply “having money in a bank account”. The nature and sufficiency of income/means must be evidenced under the applicable rules.
Your route, step by step
What to check first
01
Apply while still abroad
The application is filed through the competent Portuguese consular post.
02
Prove the basis
Retirement, own income or religious status requires evidence showing the relevant situation.
03
Prepare general conditions
Passport, criminal record, insurance, accommodation and means of subsistence are among the listed requirements.
04
Then complete residence in Portugal
The visa allows entry for the residence-permit process in Portugal.
Confirm before acting
Retired / own-income residence visa — gov.pt ↗Rules, channels and fees can change. The official source prevails at the time of filing.