24.08.2026 12:40
Portugal stands out with its D7 visa, which offers residency to foreigners who are retirees or have regular passive income such as rent, dividends, or interest. In this program, which Turkish citizens can also apply for, a monthly income requirement of 920 euros (approximately 51,000 liras) per person is sought for 2026, while the income must be documented as legal and sustainable, as the visa does not grant the right to direct employment.
Portugal is opening the doors to a new life for many people, including Turkish citizens, with the D7 visa, which provides residency permits to foreigners with regular and sufficient income. Retirees and passive income earners who meet the monthly income requirement of 920 euros (approximately 51,000 Turkish lira) set for 2026 are showing intense interest in this program.
WHAT IS THE D7 VISA AND WHO DOES IT COVER?
Designed for individuals who are not citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, the D7 is a formal residency visa type that allows retirees or individuals who can support themselves through their own means to reside in Portugal.
2026 INCOME REQUIREMENT AND APPLICATION CRITERIA
According to Portuguese legislation, the means of subsistence requirement is calculated based on the country's monthly minimum wage. The key criteria to consider in applications are as follows:
- Monthly Minimum Amount: The rate is applied at 100% for the first adult applicant. Based on the 2026 minimum wage amount, this figure equates to 920 euros per month for a single person.
- Documentability: Simply showing the specified amount in an account does not mean automatic visa approval. The income must be legal, sustainable, and provable with official documents.
- Accommodation: In addition to regular income, the applicant's housing/accommodation situation in Portugal is also assessed by the authorities.
WHICH TYPES OF INCOME ARE ACCEPTED?
The D7 visa focuses on earnings obtained outside of active employment. The main income sources considered valid in the application are as follows:
- Pension payments
- Real estate rental income
- Corporate profit shares and dividends
- Interest, fund, and other investment returns
WORK PERMIT AND APPLICATION STATUS FOR TURKISH CITIZENS
The main purpose of the program is to attract individuals who can support themselves without needing to work actively. Therefore, D7 visa holders are not granted a direct "work permit." Foreigners who wish to work in Portugal as employees or self-employed individuals must apply to other residency processes for work purposes determined by AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum).
The D7 visa, which has no specific country restrictions, can be applied for directly by Turkish citizens who fully meet the monthly income requirement and official procedures.