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For skilled and unskilled workers with an already-secured job offer from a Portuguese employer.

For non-EU entrepreneurs and independent professionals with a viable business plan and sufficient personal funds.

For highly qualified professionals with an employment contract of at least 1 year, at 1.5x the national average salary.

For non-EU students admitted to a recognized Portuguese educational institution for a program lasting more than 1 year.

For spouses/partners, minor children, dependent adult children, and dependent parents joining a sponsor legally resident in Portugal.

For financially independent non-EU nationals living on passive income (pensions, investments, rental income), not active work.

For non-EU remote workers or self-employed digital nomads working for clients/employers outside Portugal.

For non-EU highly qualified workers with a binding job offer at Portugal's 2026 salary threshold.

Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) is an investment-linked residence route for eligible third-country nationals. Current qualifying routes include job creation, investment in scientific research, support for arts or cultural heritage, qualifying non-real-estate collective investment funds, and qualifying investment in a Portuguese company subject to employment conditions. Real-estate investment does not qualify.