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Mudarse de Reino Unido a Portugal
British citizens now need a visa to live in Portugal. The D7 suits retirees and people with rental or pension income, and the D8 suits remote workers. What is different from the UK: ACRO police certificates with FCDO apostilles, the S1 route for state pensioners, and the closure of the NHR tax regime that drew many earlier British movers.
Actualizado 1 de octubre de 2026
Respuesta rápida
British citizens can move to Portugal on the D7 (passive income from €920 a month) or the D8 (€3,680 a month from remote work), applying at the Portuguese consulate or visa centre in the UK. Get an ACRO police certificate apostilled by the FCDO. The NHR regime is closed to new residents, so check how Portugal will tax your pension under the UK–Portugal treaty.
A 1 de octubre de 2026
| Dato | Detalle |
|---|---|
| Visitas cortas | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Citas de visado | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Documentos | Se acepta la apostilla: tu país es parte del Convenio de La HayaFuente · 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 Reino Unido
After Brexit
UK citizens can visit for 90 days in 180 but need a residence visa to live in Portugal, unless they were resident before 2021 under the Withdrawal Agreement.
ACRO and FCDO
Order an ACRO police certificate and have it, with civil documents, apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office, then translated where required.
Pensions without NHR
With NHR closed, UK private pensions are generally taxed in Portugal at normal rates under the treaty, while UK government pensions stay taxable in the UK. Model this before you move.
Vías abiertas para ti
Las cifras son mínimos legales de fuentes oficiales. Las tasas oficiales son estimaciones y cambian; nuestros honorarios se presupuestan para tu caso.
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
D7 for pension, rental or investment income; D8 for remote work.
Documents
ACRO certificate, civil documents, FCDO apostilles, translations.
NIF, bank and accommodation
Portuguese tax number, bank account and a lease or property.
Apply in the UK
Submit the national visa at the Portuguese consulate or visa centre.
AIMA and healthcare
Attend AIMA in Portugal; state pensioners register their S1.
Documentos y legalización
Apostilla en Reino Unido los documentos públicos (actas de nacimiento y matrimonio, certificado de antecedentes, títulos) y tradúcelos con traductor jurado cuando el destino lo pida.
Normalmente necesitarás un certificado de antecedentes penales de Reino Unido 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.
Asesores que hablan tu idioma
Habla con alguien que conoce el proceso desde Reino Unido.
- Marcus LeungHead of Asia PacificMandarin, English, Cantonese
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
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)
- ACRO Criminal Records Office: police certificates
- GOV.UK: get a document legalised (apostille)
- GOV.UK: tax treaties
- 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 still get NHR as a British retiree?
No. NHR is closed to new residents, and its replacement does not cover pensions.
Can I use the NHS once I live in Portugal?
No. State pensioners can register an S1 in Portugal; others need private insurance at first, then join the Portuguese health service as residents.
Can I exchange my UK driving licence?
Yes, resident UK licence holders can exchange their licence in Portugal; check the current deadline after you register.
How much income do I need for the D7?
At least €920 a month in 2026 for the main applicant, plus 50% for a spouse and 30% for each child.
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?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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