Portugal D7 and D8 visas for UAE residents
We prepare and manage your D7 or D8 application from the UAE, from the first eligibility check to the AIMA residence-card stage. Current 2026 figures in AED. Clear answers on WhatsApp, in English or Arabic.
The 2026 figures
Verified 4 November 2026
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Every threshold we show is the 2026 figure, converted to dirhams and labelled with the year. When the rules change, our numbers change with them.
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Many services stop once the visa is issued. We stay with you through the AIMA stage in Portugal, until your residence card is issued.
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Message us in English or Arabic. A real person replies, usually on the same working day.
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No one can guarantee a visa. Decisions are made by the Portuguese authorities. Our job is to make your application complete, consistent and on time.
For retirees, pensioners, landlords and investors with regular income that doesn't come from a job.
From €920/month (≈ AED 3,810) for one person in 2026
For remote employees, freelancers and founders who work for employers or clients outside Portugal.
From €3,680/month (≈ AED 15,240) in 2026, averaged over the last 3 months
Applying from the UAE
You
Any nationality, legally resident in the UAE
VFS Global
Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You submit your file and biometrics
Embassy of Portugal
Abu Dhabi. It makes the visa decision
AIMA, Portugal
After arrival. It issues the residence card
How it works
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Use the calculator or message us. On a 15-minute call we look at your income, family and timing, and tell you plainly which route fits, if any.
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You get a checklist for your nationality and route. It shows which documents need UAE MOFA attestation and Portuguese embassy legalisation, and the order to get them in.
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We coordinate your NIF (Portuguese tax number), Portuguese bank account and fiscal representation remotely, through our provider in Portugal.
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We prepare your full application pack, arrange your VFS Global appointment in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and brief you before you go. The Portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi makes the decision.
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We track your application and help you answer any request for more documents. Plan on about 4–7 months from first chat to visa.
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Once you're in Portugal, we prepare you for your AIMA appointment and follow up until your residence card is issued. Allow 6–14 months or more from the start.
Packages
From a paid route check to full support through to your residence card. Government fees are passed through at cost and listed separately.
FAQ
Yes. Any legal UAE resident can apply, whatever their nationality. Applications go through VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and are decided by the Portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi.
About 4–7 months to the visa, and 6–14 months or more to the residence card, depending on AIMA in Portugal. We give you a realistic timeline for your own case.
No. Since 19 May 2026, most non-EU nationals need 10 years of legal residence before they can apply for citizenship. Permanent residence can be requested after 5 years, subject to conditions such as basic Portuguese.
No one honestly can. Decisions are made by the Portuguese authorities. What we do is make your application complete, consistent and on time, so nothing avoidable stands in your way.
Check your income and savings against the 2026 thresholds, in AED. Or book a free 15-minute call and ask us anything.