ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): For Pakistanis who wish to stay permanently in Europe, Portugal provides a straightforward legal method that permits financially independent workers and remote employees to achieve standard residency status.
The number of Pakistanis choosing to move overseas has grown, while Portugal remains a safe and appealing destination that provides superior living conditions and legal security.
Pakistanis and other non-European Union nationals can use Portugal’s D7 visa to stay in the country by demonstrating their capability to earn a stable passive income from various sources.
Income Status for Portugal Visa
This income may include pensions, property rent and profits, and savings, while employment in Portugal is not required. Candidates must provide proof of monthly earnings that meet the income requirement of €920, which increases by 50% for a spouse and 30% for each dependent child.
The authorities issue an initial residence permit for two years after approval, and they permit extension of the permit after the requirements have been satisfied.
After someone spends five years as a legal resident, he or she becomes eligible to apply for permanent residency, which remains valid for life as long as basic requirements are met, thus providing permanent access to the European Union.
The combination of Portugal’s mild weather, secure atmosphere, high-quality public healthcare services, and affordable pricing compared to Western European nations makes it an attractive destination.
Permanent residents and long-term residents can travel throughout Europe using the Schengen Agreement. The applicants must secure their living arrangements in Portugal and acquire health insurance while delivering a spotless criminal record from their native country.
The pathway to permanent residence after five years remains established, yet the government continues to evaluate potential modifications to citizenship regulations.
Types of Portugal Visas
We get that all the different visas may seem a little confusing, but you don’t need to worry. Here, we’re going to break it down and simplify it for you. We’re going to jump into t the different types of visa Portugal offers.
Portuguese visas can be categorized according to the reason you want to visit the country, and depend on how long you wish to stay.
The most common types of Portugal visas are
- Short Stay visa (Schengen Visa or tourist visa)
- Temporary Stay Visa (National Visa)
- Residence visa or Type 1 visa
- Job Seeker visa
- Business visa
- D1 Visa (Work visa)
- D2 Visa (Entrepreneur visa)
- D3 Visa (highly qualified activities individuals visa)
- D4 Visa (student visa)
- D5 Visa (study and research visa)
- D6 Visa (family reunification visa)
- D7 Visa (passive income visa)
- D8 Visa (digital nomad visa)
- D9 Visa (Portugal Golden Visa)
