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Portugal D7 Visa & Residency: What the Expat Blogs Get Wrong

Current income requirements for the D7 passive income visa, how the AIMA appointment process works, getting your NIF number, applying for NHR status, and the exact reasons applications get rejected — with non-refundable fees already spent.

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Full Guide Coming Soon

This guide will cover the D7 visa income thresholds as currently enforced by Portuguese consulates, the step-by-step AIMA residency appointment process after arrival, how to obtain your NIF tax number, and the NHR application timeline. Common rejection reasons — including documentation gaps that invalidate applications — will be covered in detail.

D7 visa income requirements: current thresholds and how they're calculated per applicant
AIMA (formerly SEF) appointment process: booking, documentation, and wait times
NIF number: how to get it remotely vs. in-person and why you need it before arrival
NHR application: window, eligibility, and what it actually covers for US retirees
Common rejection reasons: lease vs. deed proof, income documentation standards, apostille requirements