D2 Entrepreneur Visa
Portugal
Last updated: December 27, 2025
1-2 years (renewable)
$130
2-3 months
Medium
About this Visa
The D2 is Portugal's visa for non-EU business owners and self-employed professionals. You can start a business in Portugal or work as a freelancer. This visa gives you legal residence rights and eventually leads to Portuguese citizenship. It's different from tourist visas because you're allowed to work and build a business. You can stay as long as you renew your permit.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions as self-employed or hire employees
- Travel freely in 29 European countries
- Bring spouse and children
- Access to public healthcare
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Path to Portuguese citizenship after 10 years (7 years for CPLP countries)
- Possible tax breaks on foreign income
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Cannot be EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
- Clean criminal record required
- Must have realistic business plan
- Must prove you can support yourself financially (€11,040+ annually)
- Must have professional experience in your field for regulated professions
- No Portuguese language required for visa (needed later for citizenship)
Financial Requirement
Need €11,040 ($11,500) in savings or income for living. No official minimum for business investment; plan €5,000+ depending on business type.
Documents
- Valid passportRequired for all applicants
- Proof of fundsBank statements showing financial capacity
- Business planIn Portuguese or professionally translated
- Health insurance documentsCoverage valid in Portugal
- Criminal record certificateFrom your home country, apostilled
- Proof of accommodationRental agreement or property deed
- Portuguese tax ID numberObtained from Portuguese tax authority
- Portuguese bank accountTo show capital transfer into Portugal
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.