Portugal Visa, Residency and Investment Programs
Legal Coordination of D7, D8, D2, D6, Golden Visa and AIMA Procedures
Canaydın Law Firm provides services in the legal preparation and coordination of the application process for Turkish citizens and foreign nationals resident in Türkiye who wish to live, work, start a business, invest or obtain residency through family reunification in Portugal.
The visa stage of the application, conducted in Türkiye, is planned together with the residency and corporate procedures that continue in Portugal; where necessary, coordination is provided with the authorized attorney, financial advisor and other professionals in Portugal.
- Assessment of Program Eligibility
- Preparation of the Application File
- Professional Coordination in Portugal
Portugal Visa, Residency and Investment Services
01 — D7 Passive Income Visa
For people who wish to reside in Portugal on their own income, the D7 application is assessed in terms of the income structure, accommodation, bank and application documents.
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02 — D8 Digital Nomad Visa
The D8 visa and residency process for people who work remotely for employers or clients located outside Portugal is prepared taking into account the employment relationship and income documents.
- Legal document review of the remote work or service relationship
- Preparation of income and employment documents for the application file
- Coordination of NIF, bank account and accommodation procedures
- Preparation of the visa application file
- Coordination of AIMA and residence card procedures in Portugal
- Application process for the spouse and family members
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03 — D2 Entrepreneur and Self-Employed Visa
For applicants who wish to establish a company, invest or carry out independent professional activity in Portugal, the D2 process is assessed together with the planned activity and the corporate structure.
- Assessment of the entrepreneurial or self-employment model for the application
- Coordination of company formation and corporate procedures
- NIF and bank account procedures
- Legal review of the business plan and supporting corporate documents
- Preparation of the visa file
- AIMA and residency procedures after the visa
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04 — D6 Family Reunification
The family reunification processes for the spouse and eligible family members of a person legally resident in Portugal are coordinated on the basis of documents showing the family relationship and the existing residency status.
- Assessment of the family relationship and the existing residency status
- Checking of marital status and family documents to be obtained from Türkiye
- Coordination of apostille and translation procedures
- Preparation of the application file
- Coordination of AIMA and related procedures
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05 — Golden Visa
For people planning investment-based residency through one of the eligible investment routes in Portugal, the Golden Visa / ARI process is coordinated together with the relevant Portuguese professionals in terms of the legal structure of the investment and the application documents.
- Preliminary assessment of the investment model in terms of the application program
- Legal review of investment and source-of-funds documents
- Coordination of NIF and banking procedures
- Coordination with authorized professionals for investment procedures in Portugal
- Follow-up of the ARI application and biometrics process
- Procedures for the spouse and eligible family members
- Coordination of renewal and subsequent residency processes
Company Formation and Corporate Procedures
Where the establishment of a company in Portugal is part of the visa or investment process, the formation and ongoing corporate procedures are carried out in coordination with the authorized professionals in Portugal.
AIMA, Residence Card and Renewal Procedures
After entry into Portugal, the residence permit, biometrics, residence card and renewal processes that must be conducted before AIMA according to the visa type are followed and coordinated with professionals in Portugal.
- Coordination of the AIMA application and appointment process
- Preparation of the residency file and document check
- Biometrics and residence card procedures
- Residency processes for the spouse and dependent family members
- Residence card renewal procedures
RAPO, Refusal and Delay Processes
If a visa or residency application has a negative outcome, a request for additional documents is received, or the process is unreasonably prolonged, the current status of the file is examined and the administrative or legal remedies available are assessed together with the authorized professionals in Portugal.
- Assessment of RAPO and post-refusal application processes
- Review of the grounds for refusal and the existing file
- Preparation of additional documents and explanations
- Status assessment of delayed AIMA and residency procedures
- Where necessary, coordination of the administrative or judicial process with the attorney in Portugal
Which Portugal Program Do You Need?
- D7, if you wish to live in Portugal on passive income or retirement income
- D8, if you work remotely for employers or clients located outside Portugal
- D2, if you wish to start a business or carry out independent professional activity in Portugal
- D6, if you are planning reunification through a family member in Portugal
- Golden Visa / ARI, if you are planning residency through an eligible investment
What We Do for You
Assessment of Program Eligibility
The applicant's income, employment, investment, family and residency goals are assessed, and the appropriate application route is determined.
File Preparation in Türkiye
The personal, financial, family and corporate documents required for the application are identified and the legal file is prepared.
NIF, Bank and Company Coordination
Where the application requires it, the NIF, bank account and company formation procedures in Portugal are coordinated with the relevant professionals.
Visa and Consulate Process
Application petitions and supporting documents are prepared; legal support is provided throughout the visa process.
AIMA and Residency Process
After the visa, the AIMA, biometrics, residence card and renewal procedures are coordinated.
Review of Refusals and Delays
In files with a negative outcome or delays, the current situation is assessed and the appropriate legal route is determined.
How the Process Works
- 01
Initial Assessment
The applicant's goal, family structure, income or investment model and existing documents are examined.
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Determining the Appropriate Program
The appropriate application route is determined from among the D7, D8, D2, D6 or Golden Visa options.
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Preliminary Procedures in Portugal
Where necessary, the NIF, bank account, accommodation or company formation processes are coordinated.
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Preparation of the Visa File
The application documents, petitions and supporting papers are prepared and the file is completed.
- 05
Visa Application
The application is conducted before the competent consulate or application system.
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Residency Procedures in Portugal
After the visa, the AIMA, biometrics, residence card and family procedures are coordinated.
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Renewal or Subsequent Processes
In the event of residency renewal, family reunification, delay or refusal, the necessary subsequent procedures are assessed.
Coordination with Professionals in Portugal and the Limits of Our Service
Canaydın Law Firm's service regarding the Portugal programs covers assessing the applicant's situation, preparing the application file in Türkiye, drawing up the necessary legal documents, and coordinating the process with the authorized professionals in Portugal. Procedures that under Portuguese law must be carried out only by a locally authorized attorney, financial advisor or other licensed professional are performed by the relevant independent professionals.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between the Portugal D7, D8 and D2 programs?
D7 has an application structure based on passive income, D8 on remote work/digital nomad status, and D2 on entrepreneurship or independent professional activity. The appropriate program is assessed according to the person's income, work and business model.
Do you also follow the AIMA process in Portugal applications?
Depending on the scope of services for the file, AIMA documents, appointments and residency procedures can be followed in coordination with the authorized professionals in Portugal.