A residency visa for non-EU nationals who want to set up a business, invest in or run a company, or work as an independent (freelance) professional in Portugal. It also covers the certified Start-up Visa route.
Non-EU entrepreneurs, business founders and independent professionals.
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The D2 is for entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent professionals who want to start or run a business or provide services in Portugal. Entrepreneurs are normally expected to present a viable business plan.
Yes. The D2 leads to a residence permit, and your family members such as a spouse and dependent children can obtain residence through family reunification.
Portugal does not set a fixed minimum investment for the D2 visa, but you must show sufficient financial means to support yourself and to make your business viable.
Alongside the standard residence-visa documents, D2 applicants provide a business plan and evidence of the business or self-employment, such as company registration, contracts or proof of investment.
The D2 residence visa is valid for about four months, during which you must attend an AIMA appointment to convert it into a residence permit.
The D2 is for entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent professionals who want to start or run a business or provide services in Portugal. Entrepreneurs are normally expected to present a viable business plan.
Portugal does not set a fixed minimum investment for the D2 visa, but you must show sufficient financial means to support yourself and to make your business viable.
The D2 is for entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent professionals who want to start or run a business or provide services in Portugal. Entrepreneurs are normally expected to present a viable business plan.