D7 visa with non-passive income

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RussellKNew member02 February 2024 14:24:13

Hi all,

I'm hoping to get residency in Portugal and currently exploring my options. I work remotely as a freelancer, but my income can be a little irregular and doesn't quite always meet the 4 x minimum salary of 820 euros a month. Therefore I don't think I will meet the income requirements to go for the D8 digital nomad visa.

The D7 seems a better fit for me. From what I have read, everything mentions that your source of foreign income should be passive. However, I have heard anecdotally that this can still be an option for freelancers who are earning their income from a foreign source (I am a sole trader registered in the UK).

I will be able to show a balance of available funds of at least 12 x 880 Euros. Is this sufficient on its own? Or do you also need a regular income. If so, can this be through active work?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Russell

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert02 February 2024 16:23:28

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Hi Russell,

I don't know the answer for this. Before the D8 digital nomad visa, the D7 visa was used and accepted. Now I don't know if the D7 is still accepted for digital nomads/freelancers , or just the D8. Try contacting the PT Embassy.

If anyone has up-to-date information, I'd be grateful for your help.

SimCityATExpert02 February 2024 17:01:24

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Hi Russell,
I don't know the answer for this. Before the D8 digital nomad visa, the D7 visa was used and accepted. Now I don't know if the D7 is still accepted for digital nomads/freelancers , or just the D8. Try contacting the PT Embassy.

If anyone has up-to-date information, I'd be grateful for your help.

-@JohnnyPT

Useful links

https://arquivo.pt/wayback/20231215193806/https://imigrante.sef.pt/en

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-portugal-for-work

https://londres.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/en/the-embassy/contacts/embassy

hbinder36Active member03 February 2024 01:00:40

No, you cannot use D7 unless it's truly passive income. It's not. Your income over the preceding 3+ months prior to your D8 appointment should average to at least 4x820. I'd suggest you get professional help.

SimCityATExpert03 February 2024 01:08:32

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No, you cannot use D7 unless it's truly passive income. It's not. Your income over the preceding 3+ months prior to your DR appointment should average to at least 4x820. I'd suggest you get professional help.

-@hbinder36

Do you have links?

hbinder36Active member03 February 2024 01:10:46

Yes, I'll message you

asela28slContributor10 February 2024 04:58:30

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Hello @RussellK,

I'm also looking for nomad visa. I work remotely as a software engineer. can you please share what you have found? I live in Sri Lanka.

Thanks

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert10 February 2024 08:17:16

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I'm also looking for nomad visa. I work remotely as a software engineer.
-@asela28sl

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1006006

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