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Mudarse de India a Portugal
Indian professionals and retirees moving to Portugal use the D8 for remote work and the D7 for passive income. What is different from India: you apply through the Portuguese visa centre in India, Indian documents are apostilled by the MEA, savings move under the LRS limit, and India does not allow dual citizenship.
Actualizado 1 de octubre de 2026
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Indian citizens can move to Portugal on the D8 digital nomad visa (€3,680 a month from remote work) or the D7 (passive income from €920 a month). Apply through the Portuguese visa centre in India, apostille documents through the MEA, and transfer funds within the LRS limit of USD 250,000 per person per year. India and Portugal have a double tax treaty.
A 1 de octubre de 2026
| Dato | Detalle |
|---|---|
| Visitas cortas | Se necesita visado Schengen, incluso para viajes de exploraciónFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Citas de visado | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Documentos | Legalización completa: tu país no es parte del Convenio de la ApostillaFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Convenio de doble imposición | Hay un convenio integral sobre la renta en vigorFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Doble nacionalidad | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Mínimo | €920 a month (100% of the 2026 minimum wage); +50% for a spouse, +30% per childFuente |
Qué cambia desde India
MEA apostille and PCC
Indian documents, including your Passport Seva police clearance certificate, are apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs; English documents may still need translation into Portuguese.
LRS and proof of funds
Portugal asks for evidence of means and often a Portuguese bank account. Remittances from India run under the USD 250,000 LRS limit per person per year, with tax collected at source above a threshold.
Citizenship versus residence
India does not allow dual citizenship, so many Indian families use Portuguese residence (and later permanent residence) rather than naturalising.
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D7 passive income visa
Retirees and people with regular passive income (pension, rent, dividends).
- Mínimo
- €920 a month (100% of the 2026 minimum wage); +50% for a spouse, +30% per child
- Tasas oficiales
- Consular visa fee: €90
- Recorrido
- Citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and Portuguese-speaking CPLP nationals) under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026
D8 digital nomad visa
Remote workers and freelancers with clients or employers outside Portugal.
- Mínimo
- €3,680 a month (4× the 2026 minimum wage)
- Tasas oficiales
- Consular visa fee: €90
- Recorrido
- Citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026
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Choose D7 or D8
D8 for remote employment or freelance work for non-Portuguese clients; D7 for rental, pension or dividend income.
Indian documents
PCC, degrees and civil documents, apostilled by the MEA and translated.
NIF, bank and accommodation
Get a Portuguese tax number, open an account and secure accommodation.
Apply through the visa centre
Submit the national visa application and biometrics in India.
AIMA appointment
Travel to Portugal and complete the residence permit with AIMA.
Documentos y legalización
India no es parte del Convenio de la Apostilla, así que los documentos públicos necesitan la cadena completa: certificación por la autoridad emisora y el ministerio de exteriores, y legalización por la embajada o consulado de Portugal. Tradúcelos con traductor jurado cuando haga falta.
Normalmente necesitarás un certificado de antecedentes penales de India y de cualquier otro país en el que hayas vivido recientemente.
Dónde solicitar
Apply for the national (D) visa at the Portuguese consulate or its visa centre in your country of legal residence, then complete the residence permit with AIMA in Portugal.
Fiscalidad: qué revisar antes de mudarte
Convenio de doble imposición: Hay un convenio integral sobre la renta en vigor Listed in AT CDT table 2023
Información general, no asesoramiento fiscal. Los puntos fiscales de esta página están pendientes de revisión por un especialista.
Fuentes y revisión
Última actualización: 1 de octubre de 2026
- Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs: national visas
- AIMA (Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum)
- Ministry of External Affairs: apostille / attestation
- Passport Seva: police clearance certificate
- Reserve Bank of India: Liberalised Remittance Scheme FAQ
- Portuguese Tax Authority: double taxation conventions
Partes de esta página están pendientes de revisión por nuestro equipo jurídico; confirmamos cada punto para tu caso antes de solicitar.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for the Portugal D8 visa from India?
Yes, through the Portuguese visa centre in India, if you meet the €3,680 monthly income requirement.
Do I need a Schengen visa to visit Portugal first?
Yes, Indian citizens need a Schengen visa for short visits; the D7 and D8 are separate national visas.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Portugal?
Yes, a comprehensive double tax treaty is in force.
Can my parents join me?
Dependent parents can sometimes be included through family reunification after you are resident; we check eligibility.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
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