D2 Visa for Entrepreneurs
and Investors in Portugal
TARGETED TO APPLICANTS THAT WANT TO SET UP A BUSINESS IN PORTUGAL
The applicants should be non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizensIs also suitable to exercise of an independent professional activity.
It is a residence visa issued by the Portuguese Embassy that serves your country of origin, followed by a long-term residence permit issued in Portugal.
The D2 Visa is a two entries temporary residency visa intended to allow the holder to obtain a long-term residence permit in Portugal.
The Permit is valid for 2 years, renewed for periods of 3 years.
It is a residence visa issued by the Portuguese Embassy that serves your country of origin, followed by a long-term residence permit issued in Portugal.
The D2 Visa is a two entries temporary residency visa intended to allow the holder to obtain a long-term residence permit in Portugal.
The Permit is valid for 2 years, renewed for periods of 3 years.
D2 obliges to a minimum stay of 6 months a year, plus 2 months in each period of its validity (if applicants do not leave the country for more than 6 consecutive months).
Longer absences from Portugal might be allowed due to professional, cultural, or personal reasons.
Procedure
The Portuguese consular service of the applicant’s place of residence will request a legal opinion from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Police (SEF), which will issue their opinion, although the decision will be taken by the consulate.
To be able to apply for this visit a tax ID number (NIF) is needed and a Portuguese bank account plus a list of documents needs to be prepared:
Benefits of obtaining a D2 visa
- Official D2 Visa form.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after the duration of the stay;
- Two up-to-date passport photos.
- Valid travel insurance, allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation (coverage needs to be valued at no less than €30,000).
- Proof that you are residing legally in the country from which you are applying.
- Request for criminal record enquiry by the SEF.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of residence.
- Proof of means of subsistence.
- Proof of accommodation and flight reservation.
- Authorization to check the Portuguese criminal record
- Motivation letter stating the purpose of the visa, where does intend to live and the timeframe to live in Portugal.
After the consulate approves the D2 visa, the applicant can move to Portugal and apply for the final D2 visa at the SEF office.
The following documents will be needed:
- A statement confirming that the applicant has set up, or intends to set up, a business in Portugal.
- A proof that the applicant has set up a business in Portugal or proof that has the financial means available in Portugal to start a business.
- A CV.
- A business plan.
- In case the applicant wants to exercise an independent professional activity will need to have a contract or written proposal for a service contract in a professional area that for the independent activity.
Benefits
The holder of a D2 residence permit is entitled to:
- Access to the Portuguese National Health.
- Access to the Portuguese National Education.
- Exercise of any work activity as an independent professional.
- Access to the Non-Habitual Tax Residence scheme with very favorable tax benefits.
- Family reunification, allowing spouse, dependents, and parents to live in Portugal.
- Apply for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years of residency.
- Visa-free entry in the Schengen countries.
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Q&A
To Whom is the D2 Visa applicable?
The applicants should be non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens that want to invest in Portugal through the creation of companies operating in the country.
Is also suitable to exercise of an independent professional activity.
What are the main specific documentation requirements for the residence permit?
The following documents will be needed:
1. A statement confirming that the applicant has set up, or intends to set up, a business in Portugal.
2. A proof that the applicant has set up a business in Portugal or proof that has the financial means available in Portugal to start a business.
3. A CV.
4. A business plan.
5. In case the applicant wants to exercise an independent professional activity will need to have a contract or written proposal for a service contract in a professional area that for the independent activity.
What type of resident permit would D2 Visa allow?
The first residency card will be issued for 2 years. The second residency card will be issued for 3 years. After 5 years can apply for permanent residency or citizenship.
What benefits would a D2 Visa provide?
The holder of a D2 residence permit is entitled to:
1. Access to the Portuguese National Health.
2. Access to the Portuguese National Education.
3. Exercise of any work activity as an independent professional.
4. Access to the Non-Habitual Tax Residence scheme with very favorable tax benefits.
5. Family reunification, allowing spouse, dependents, and parents to live in Portugal.
6. Apply for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years of residency.
7. Visa-free entry in the Schengen countries.
Where will the application be made?
The first step to apply for the D2 Visa should start with scheduling an appointment with the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate of the applicant´s country of residence.
The visa is valid for 120 days and allows the applicant to legally travel to Portugal and prepare for the second step of the procedure.
The second step of the procedure is to present to the Immigration Authorities Office (SEF) the resident permit application before the Portuguese Immigration authorities.
What documentation would be needed for the D2 Visa application?
To be able to apply for this visit a tax ID number (NIF) is needed and a Portuguese bank account plus a list of documents needs to be prepared:
1. Official D2 Visa form.
2. Passport valid for at least 3 months after the duration of the stay;
3. Two up-to-date passport photos.
4. Valid travel insurance, allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation (coverage needs to be valued at no less than €30,000).
5. Proof that you are residing legally in the country from which you are applying.
6. Request for criminal record enquiry by the SEF.
7. Criminal record certificate from the country of residence.
8. Proof of means of subsistence.
9. Proof of accommodation and flight reservation.
10. Authorization to check the Portuguese criminal record
11. Motivation letter stating the purpose of the visa, where does intend to live and the timeframe to live in Portugal.
7 – Do I need to live in Portugal, or can I stay in my current country of living?
The holder of a resident permit cannot leave the country for more than 6 consecutive months or 8 non-consecutive months during the validity of each residence permit.
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