Portugal D7 Visa for Turks | €870 Passive Income to EU
🇵🇹 Portugal Opens EU Residency Path for Turkish Citizens: Updated D7 Passive Income Visa Rules
Portugal has officially expanded opportunities for long-term residency for Turkish citizens by updating the requirements of the D7 passive income visa program.
📌 New Minimum Income: €870 per month (approximately 43,000 TRY)
📌 Important Eligibility Note
Only passive income is accepted. Salaries, freelance earnings, contract work, or any labour-based income are not eligible.
🧾 What Qualifies as Passive Income?
Eligible sources include:
- Rental income from property
- Dividends
- Interest from bank deposits
- Pension payments
- Other stable financial earnings not linked to employment
📌 Key Requirements for the D7 Visa
To apply, Turkish citizens must:
- Provide proof of passive income of at least €870 / month
- Open a bank account in Portugal and obtain a NIF tax number
- Submit a rental contract or property ownership documents in Portugal
- Provide a clean criminal record certificate
- Obtain health insurance with coverage of €30,000 or more
- Present documents confirming overall financial stability
📍 Application Process
The procedure consists of two stages:
1️⃣ Submission in Türkiye
Applicants must file their documents via the:
- Portuguese Consulate in Türkiye, or
- Accredited agency AS Visa
Once approved, applicants receive a national visa allowing entry into Portugal for residency procedures.
2️⃣ Residence Permit in Portugal
The first residence permit is issued for 2 years, followed by a 3-year extension.
After 5 years, holders may apply for:
- Permanent residency, or
- Portuguese citizenship
🎯 Who the D7 Visa Is Designed For
The program is particularly suitable for:
- Retirees
- Property owners
- Investors
- Individuals receiving rental or dividend income
- People with consistent passive earnings
- Remote individuals whose income comes from investments (not work)
🌍 Rights Granted Under the D7 Visa
Holders are entitled to:
- Live and work in Portugal
- Study at universities
- Start a business
- Travel freely across the Schengen Area
- Bring family members through reunification
Portugal remains one of the most accessible and attractive entry points to the European Union. The updated D7 rules make the program even more attainable for Turkish citizens seeking stability, mobility, and long-term residency in the EU.
