Processing Time
3 to 5 months
Depending on your country, appointment availability and how quickly documents are prepared.
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Highly Skilled WorkersDepending on your country, appointment availability and how quickly documents are prepared.
Net income (demonstrated in a detailed business plan showing this requirement is met comfortably), plus a minimum of €10,440 in savings.
Initial residence permit, renewable for 3 additional years.
Eligibility for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of residence.
Within the D2 visa there are a multitude of different qualification pathways.
At Roots, we take care of the bureaucracy so you can focus on the move. Our experienced legal team takes ownership from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully aligned with consulate requirements. We make the complex simple - so you can focus on your next chapter, not the paperwork.
Book a free consultationGet clarity on your next steps. In a free call, we’ll review your unique situation, explain the requirements, and build a plan tailored to your move. It’s free - no strings attached.
Demonstrate you have sufficient funds to establish and operate your business in Portugal-there's no fixed minimum, but around €5,000-€10,000 in available capital is generally recommended, plus living expenses.
Submit a detailed business plan showing how your venture will operate in Portugal, its economic viability, and potential to create jobs or contribute to the local economy.
Obtain private travel and health insurance covering all medical expenses in Portugal for the full duration of your visa or residence permit.
Submit a police clearance certificate from your country of residence (and any country lived in during the last 5 years), issued within the last 90 days, apostilled or legalised, and translated into Portuguese.
You'll need a rental contract in Portugal - valid for at least six months. If you don't have one yet, we'll advise you on what's accepted and how to secure housing that meets visa criteria.
There is a multitude of documentation that will also need to be provided alongside your application, these documents change based on the consulate you are applying from and your specific scenario.
Legal know-how meets lived experience. We are a cohesive team of expats and local lawyers combining international perspective with on-the-ground expertise - guiding you through every step with empathy, clarity and confidence.
Head of Legal Portugal
