Portugal Immigration Glossary

Portugal Immigration Glossary 2026 | Key Terms Explained | Visas.pt

Plain-English definitions of every term you'll encounter when moving to Portugal.

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Moving to Portugal introduces a set of terms — NIF, AIMA, D7, apostille, IFICI — that are unfamiliar to most people starting the process. This glossary defines every significant term you'll encounter, written in plain English by our immigration lawyers. Each term links to a full explanation with practical detail on what it means for your application.

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Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF) AIMA Visto D7 (Rendimento Passivo) Visto D8 (Nómada Digital) Golden Visa (ARI) Apostilha IFICI (Programa Fiscal) NHR (Residente Não Habitual) Espaço Schengen CIPLE (Teste de Língua A2)
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