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Route and income

D7 vs D8 Portugal: Which Route May Be Relevant?

Understand the difference between passive or own-means income and active remote work before deciding what to explore.

Route and income

Your nationality, country of application, household and income sources all matter. D7 and D8 are not interchangeable labels, and neither route should be treated as an automatic outcome.

Start with a clear income picture

List salaries, self-employment income, pensions, investments, rental income and savings separately. If the situation is mixed or unclear, request individual assessment rather than selecting a route solely from an online description.

Plan your next step

Answer a few practical questions for an indicative support plan.

Start Your Move Plan