The D2 is Portugal's residence visa for entrepreneurs and independent professionals who want to build something in Portugal. It has no fixed investment amount, which makes the business plan and your proof of means decisive. Test what you know before you set up your company.
The D2 has no fixed legal minimum investment. The investment should match what the business realistically needs, and the consular officer assesses whether the numbers make sense.
The D2 uses the minimum-wage baseline: €920 per month for a single applicant in 2026, €1,380 for a couple and €276 more per child. Officers often expect more than this floor.
The main applicant is expected to hold at least €11,040 in liquid savings in 2026. A spouse adds 50% (€16,560 for a couple) and each child adds 30%.
The business plan is the most important document in a D2 file. It should explain the business, why Portugal, realistic 3–5-year financials, your background and the benefit to Portugal.
D2 freelancers normally need signed client contracts, usually including at least one Portugal-based client, and a clear Portugal connection. Fully remote work for foreign clients usually points to the D8.
Most D2 entrepreneurs incorporate a Sociedade Unipessoal Lda, a single-member limited company, and engage a certified accountant before applying.
D2 applicants need a Portuguese business bank account. E-money institutions such as Wise and Revolut are not accepted as the company's primary account.
The D2 visa is valid for 120 days. At your AIMA appointment it is converted into a 2-year residence permit, then renewed for 3 years at a time if the business is active and compliant.
You apply at the consulate or visa centre that covers your country of legal residence, not from inside Portugal.
D2 renewals, granted for 3 years at a time, require an active and compliant business, income at or above the minimum-wage threshold, tax and social security in order, and health coverage.
The minimum is €1 per quota; the old €5,000 minimum was abolished in 2011. Visa officers still expect capital and savings that match the business plan.
Source: How to open a company in Portugal, 2026 (GrowIN Portugal)
This quiz is general information based on Portuguese rules in force on the review date above, not legal advice. Immigration thresholds change every January with the minimum wage, and laws change often. Confirm your case with a lawyer before applying.