Disclaimer

VisaHelm is a trading name of [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], an independent private company licensed in Abu Dhabi. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for the Government of Portugal, AIMA, any Portuguese embassy or consulate, VFS Global, the UAE Government or any other government. We do not use government logos or emblems.

Visa and residence decisions are made solely by the competent Portuguese authorities: the Portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi for the visa, and AIMA for the residence permit. We have no influence over their decisions or their timelines.

We prepare and manage applications. We do not provide legal advice, and nothing on this website is legal advice.

We do not provide tax advice either. Portugal taxes its residents, and the old NHR regime is closed to new applicants. A tax adviser should confirm your position before you move.

The information on this website is general and may not fit your situation. Figures are for 2026 unless stated otherwise.

D7 and D8 thresholds are linked to the Portuguese minimum wage and usually change each January. AED amounts are approximate, converted at about EUR 1 = AED 4.14 (the rate on 4 November 2026). The euro amount is the one that counts.

We review our content regularly, but rules can change without notice.

The calculator gives an indicative result based on your answers and the 2026 thresholds. It is not a decision on any application, and it is not legal advice. The authorities may ask for more evidence or assess your documents differently.

No one can guarantee a visa or a residence permit, and we do not. A complete, well-prepared application helps, but the decision belongs to the authorities alone.

You do not need to use us or any other private company. You can apply directly through the official channels: the Portuguese visa portal at vistos.mne.gov.pt, and VFS Global for applications from the UAE. Government fees are the same either way.

Our website links to official and third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control them, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy or privacy practices.

We publish only genuine testimonials from real clients, with their written consent. We do not pay for reviews or invent them. If a client received any benefit for sharing their experience, we say so. Every case is different, and results vary.

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VisaHelm is an independent private company and is not affiliated with any government, embassy, AIMA or VFS Global. Visa and residence decisions are made solely by the Portuguese authorities. We do not provide legal advice.