🇵🇹business Visa
Startup Visa
Portugal
Last updated: December 27, 2025
Duration
2 years (renewable)
Visa Fee
$96-$115
Time
2-7 months
Complexity
Medium
About this Visa
The Portugal Startup Visa lets you move to Portugal and start a technology business...
Key Benefits
- Work legally without restrictions
- Travel freely across Europe (90 days per 180 days)
- Bring spouse and children under 26
- Get special tax breaks on foreign income after 183 days
- Access to professional business mentors
- Sell to EU markets
- Path to Portuguese citizenship in 6 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent higher education
- Clean criminal record
- From a non-EU country
- Have valid health insurance
- Have €10,440+ in savings in Portuguese bank account
- Have a technology or innovation-focused business idea
- Get approval from certified business incubator
Financial Requirement
Must have €10,440 ($12,275) in a Portuguese bank account. Add €5,320 ($6,260) for spouse, €3,192 ($3,755) per child.
Documents
- Valid passport3+ months validity remaining
- Bank statementsProving you have €10,440+
- Business planShowing your business idea and market research
- Criminal record certificateClean record from your home country
- Health insuranceCovers at least €30,000 in medical costs
- Proof of addressRental agreement in Portugal for at least 1 year
- Incubator letterFrom the business incubator approving you
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.