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    The Portugal D2 Visa

    The D2 Visa is a straightforward pathway to EU residency by investment, designed for individuals looking to invest in Portugal in exchange for residency, while also benefiting from visa-free travel within 29 Schengen countries.

    D2 Visa

    EU Residency by Investment

    What Is the Portugal D2 Visa?

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    The Portugal D2 Visa is a residency by investment programme and a compelling alternative to the Portugal Golden Visa.

    This programme is a cost-effective pathway to EU citizenship, designed to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in the Portuguese economy.

    The Portugal D2 Visa, also known as the Entrepreneur Visa, is currently the best, fastest, and most efficient way to obtain residency within the European Union; the process takes only 8 months. It offers benefits such as family inclusion and visa-free travel across 29 European Schengen countries, respecting the 90/180-day rule.

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    What Are the Benefits of the Portugal
D2 Visa?

    EU residency in 8 months

    Pathway to EU citizenship after 5 years

    Visa-Free Travel in 29 European Schengen countries

    Flexible Physical Presence Required

    Access to the Wider EU Business Markets

    Family Inclusion

    Who Can Apply for the Portugal D2 Visa? What Are the Requirements?

    The Portugal D2 Visa is available to non-EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who meet the investment criteria set by the Portuguese authorities.

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    This residency by investment programme is ideal for individuals seeking Portuguese residency within 8 months. The D2 Visa is currently the most attractive option for global investors and a more attractive alternative to the Portugal Golden Visa.

    D2 Visa Eligibility Requirements:Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

    • Be at least 18 years old

    • Have a valid Passport

    • Obtain a Portuguese Taxpayer Number (NIF)

    • Open a Portuguese Bank Account

    • Make the minimum required investment in Portugal

    • Have a clean criminal record

    • Maintain the investment for at least 5 years

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    Why Choose Portugal Homes?

    Portugal Homes provides expert guidance through our exclusive packages, offering business opportunities that qualify from €155,000, spread over 5 years.Get to know more about our D2 Visa offers now. Contact us below!

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    Residency by investment Visas: D2 vs Golden Visa - What Are the Main Differences?

    The D2 Visa and the Golden Visa are two distinct programmes that offer the same outcome: Portuguese residency.

    Here is a brief comparison between the programmes:

    D2 Visa

    APPLICATION PROCESS TIME

    3-6 months

    MINIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT

    Portugal Homes specialised packages require only a single initial investment

    RENEWAL PERIOD

    D2 Visa renewal process is online and automatic

    Golden Visa

    APPLICATION PROCESS TIME

    12-18 months

    MINIMUM INVESTMENT AMOUNT

    The Portugal Golden Visa program has three main investment options.

    RENEWAL PERIOD

    A minimum stay of seven days (consecutive or not) in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.

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