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Portugal D7 and D8 guides for UAE residents
Plain answers to the questions people ask before moving from the UAE to Portugal: requirements, documents, families and how to apply from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. 2026 figures in AED.
Portugal D7 visa requirements 2026 for UAE residents
Portugal D7 visa requirements for UAE residents in 2026: €920 a month in passive income, €11,040 in savings, a lease, insurance and police checks.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026Portugal digital nomad visa requirements 2026: D8 from the UAE
Portugal D8 digital nomad visa requirements for UAE residents in 2026: €3,680 a month averaged over 3 months, proof of remote work, documents and fees.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026D7 vs D8 Portugal: which visa should you choose?
D7 vs D8 Portugal: the D7 is for passive income from €920/month, the D8 for remote work from €3,680/month. Compare savings, families and timelines.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026How to apply for a Portugal visa from Dubai or Abu Dhabi
UAE residents apply for Portugal's D7 or D8 visa at VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and the embassy in Abu Dhabi decides. Steps, documents, fees and timing.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026UAE police certificate and document attestation for a Portugal visa
The UAE has no apostille, so UAE documents need MOFA attestation, then Portuguese embassy legalisation. What to start first for a D7 or D8 visa, by passport.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026Portugal D7 and D8 visa with your family: spouse and children
How D7 and D8 income rules grow for a spouse and children, why applying together usually beats joining later, and the family documents UAE residents need.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026The real cost of moving from the UAE to Portugal on a D7 or D8
What a Portugal D7 or D8 visa really costs from the UAE: government fees, documents, a home in Portugal, and why the D7 savings stay in your own account.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026Portugal citizenship after 10 years: the 2026 nationality law
Portugal's 2026 nationality law sets 10 years of legal residence for most non-EU nationals. What D7 and D8 holders should plan for, and what is not yet settled.
Read the guideUpdated 5 November 2026