Portugal D7 Passive Income Residency (1 year, renewable)for 🇧🇬 Bulgarian citizens travelling to 🇵🇹 Portugal

📋Required Documents8

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  Travel/health insurance valid until AIMA residence registration
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  Portuguese tax number (NIF) and a Portuguese bank account
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  Proof of regular passive income

  at least the national minimum wage (~€820/month) plus 50% for a spouse and 30% per child — Pension, rental, dividends or royalties.

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  Proof of accommodation in Portugal (lease or property deed)
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  Valid passport and two passport photos
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  Criminal record certificate, apostilled and translated
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  Portuguese national (D7) visa application form
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  Twelve months of bank statements showing the income and savings

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Portugal D7 Passive Income Residency (1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Portugal embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is EUR 90.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Portugal embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for Portugal

Bulgarian citizens require a visa to enter Portugal based on the current immigration requirements set by Portugal's government. Bulgarian passport holders must apply through the Portugal embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Portugal D7 Passive Income Residency (1 year, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  Insufficient stable passive income — below the required level (broadly tied to the Portuguese minimum wage, with uplifts for a spouse and dependants) from pensions, rentals, dividends or other regular sources.
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  Income that cannot be evidenced as regular and reliable, or that derives from prohibited active work in Portugal.
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  No proof of accommodation in Portugal (owned or rented), or inadequate health insurance.
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  Missing or invalid criminal-record certificate, or evidence of NIF / Portuguese bank account where required.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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