Image 1Move to Portugal. With a home that fits your visa.
We find, negotiate and secure the home your D7 or Digital Nomad visa requires, while your immigration lawyer handles the application.
Which visa fits your life?
Answer three quick questions to see your likely route and how we would plan your home around it.
01Once you move, where will your income come from?
02Who is moving with you?
03Rent first, or buy?
Your result appears here once you have answered all three.
Indicative only. An independent immigration lawyer confirms your eligibility and handles the application.
Talk to us about your moveTwo visas, two ways of living.
Image 3D7 visa
For retirees, investors and families living on pensions, rentals or dividends. A popular route for Americans retiring to Portugal.
- Introduction to an independent immigration lawyer
- Lease or deed ready in time for your application
- Bank account, tax number (NIF) and arrival support
Image 4Digital Nomad visa
For employees, founders and consultants who keep working remotely for employers or clients abroad, with Lisbon or Cascais as their base.
- Introduction to a lawyer to confirm your eligibility
- Rent first or buy, planned around your timeline
- Accountant introductions for tax residency planning
D7 or Digital Nomad: which fits you?
| Criteria | D7 visa | Digital Nomad visa |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Retirees, investors and anyone living on passive income | Employees and freelancers working remotely for companies outside Portugal |
| Income source | Pensions, rental income, dividends, interest | Salary or fees from remote work |
| Minimum income | At least the Portuguese national minimum wage for the main applicant, plus increments for a spouse and children | At least four times the Portuguese national minimum wage |
| Family | Spouse and children can join through family reunification | Spouse and children can join through family reunification |
| Living in Portugal | Portugal becomes your main home, with limits on long absences | Portugal becomes your main home, with limits on long absences |
| Accommodation | Proof of a home in Portugal: a lease or a property you own | Proof of a home in Portugal: a lease or a property you own |
| Long term | Eligible to apply for permanent residency after five years of legal residence | Eligible to apply for permanent residency after five years of legal residence |
Based on the rules as of September 2026. Income thresholds follow the national minimum wage and change each year; exact figures and eligibility are confirmed by your immigration lawyer. Under the 2026 nationality reform, the path to Portuguese citizenship is longer than before, and Brazilian and other Portuguese-speaking nationals may qualify sooner.
Image 2One advisor, from first call to keys.
- 01
Brief
Your timeline, budget, family and the visa route you are considering.
- 02
Introductions
A trusted immigration lawyer for your application, plus banking and mortgage specialists.
- 03
Search
Rent first or buy, sourced across the open market and off-market.
- 04
Negotiation and completion
We negotiate on your behalf and coordinate with lawyers through to the deed, in time for your application.
- 05
Arrival
Utilities, schools and introductions to architects, designers and service providers.
Four places, four ways of living.
Lisbon
River light, historic neighbourhoods and an international community, with cafés and coworking spaces on every corner.
Cascais
Coastal town life and international schools, a short drive from the capital.
Comporta
Rice fields, pine forest and open Atlantic beaches, for a slower pace of life.
Algarve
Long sunny seasons and a southern coastline of coves and cliffs.
Your visa needs a home. We find it.
Both visas require proof of accommodation in Portugal. Most agents don't know how the visa timeline works, and visa lawyers don't find homes. We work alongside your immigration lawyer so the home is ready when your application needs it: whether to rent first or buy, which documents the lease or deed must provide, and when to complete the purchase.
As a licensed real estate firm (AMI 21687), we search, negotiate and close on your behalf, including off-market homes, in Lisbon, Cascais, Comporta and the Algarve.
Image 5“Camilla planned everything meticulously, making really good use of my time.”
A thorough end to end service that led to a really stress-free purchase.
Greg Sanderson · Google reviewFounder-led. Five clients at a time.
Camilla Costa moved from São Paulo to Lisbon a decade ago and worked in real estate and private equity before founding HillForte, a women-led advisory firm. She leads every client relationship personally, and works with five clients at a time so each move gets her full attention.
More than 50 families have relocated and invested in Portugal with HillForte.
Camilla Costa · Founder and CEO
Image 6The Golden Visa.
Residency with an average stay of seven days per year. Qualifying routes include an investment of at least €500,000 in regulated investment funds, or a cultural donation from €250,000 (€200,000 in low-density areas). Real estate purchases no longer qualify.
Before you move.
How can an American move to Portugal?
Most Americans move with a D7 visa if they live on passive income, or a Digital Nomad visa if they work remotely. Both require proof of income and a home in Portugal. An immigration lawyer confirms the right route and handles the application; we find the home.
D7 or Digital Nomad if I work remotely?
If your income comes from active remote work, the Digital Nomad visa is usually the right fit. If it comes from pensions, rentals or investments, the D7 is usually better. Your lawyer confirms the final choice based on your documents.
Do I need to buy a property for the visa?
No. A rental contract is accepted as proof of accommodation. Many clients rent first and buy once they know the city, while others buy from the start. We plan whichever fits your timeline.
Can foreigners buy property in Portugal?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals buying property in Portugal. You need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), and mortgages for non-residents are available subject to each bank's criteria.
How long does the process take?
It depends on your consulate and on AIMA, the Portuguese immigration agency, so timelines vary. Your lawyer gives you the expected timeline, and we time the home search around it.
Can I bring my family?
Yes. Spouses and children can join through family reunification, provided your income meets the higher threshold for the family.
How does this work for Brazilians?
Brazilian citizens use the same D7 and Digital Nomad visas. Our team works in Portuguese and English, and the path to citizenship may be shorter for Portuguese-speaking nationals, which your lawyer confirms.
Will I become a tax resident in Portugal?
Living in Portugal usually makes you a tax resident. Your tax position should be planned with a qualified accountant before you move, and we introduce you to trusted specialists.
Plan your move.
Tell us your timeline, budget and what you need. Every request is read and answered personally, within 24 hours.
Request a consultationLast updated: September 2026. General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Visa requirements, income thresholds and timelines change; the final legal and tax position must be validated by a qualified lawyer or accountant. HillForte Consultoria, Lda. is a licensed real estate company (AMI 21687). It does not provide legal services or submit visa applications, which are handled by independent immigration lawyers.