Plan your move to Portugal with clearer support.
Vizabolt helps you understand the residency pathways available, prepare your documents, and coordinate the practical setup steps that come with relocating.
The setup steps around relocating.
Beyond the residency application itself, moving involves a few practical steps we can help coordinate.
Support preparing and coordinating your Portuguese tax identification number request.
Learn about NIFGuidance on registering with Portugal's social security system once you are resident.
Learn about NISSSupport registering with Portugal's public healthcare system as a resident.
Learn about SNSGuidance preparing the documentation typically needed to open a Portuguese bank account.
Learn about bankingA range of situations.
Fitting one of these profiles doesn't automatically mean you're eligible — eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.
From first conversation to settling in.
We discuss your income source, work situation, and goals.
Together we identify whether D7, D8, or another route fits your circumstances.
A clear plan for the documents your specific case will need.
Guidance on NIF, NISS, SNS, and bank account preparation.
We help prepare a complete, well-organised application.
Guidance on the appointment or submission steps required.
Practical coordination as you plan the move itself.
Continued guidance after you arrive, where included in your service.
Important considerations
- Eligibility depends on your individual facts, income source, and nationality.
- Official rules, thresholds, and requirements can change without notice.
- Government and third-party fees are separate from our service fees unless clearly stated.
- Processing timelines and appointment availability are controlled by the relevant Portuguese authorities, not by Vizabolt.
- Tax and legal advice may require a licensed specialist — we can point you toward one where appropriate.
Portugal FAQ.
The D7 pathway is generally for applicants with passive or regular income, such as pensions, rental income, or dividends. The D8 pathway is generally for remote employees and freelancers working for clients or employers based outside Portugal. Which one fits you depends on your specific income source.
In many cases, yes — dependants can often be included alongside the main applicant. The exact requirements depend on the pathway and your family's circumstances, which we'll review with you.
Yes — we help you prepare and coordinate your NIF (Portuguese tax identification number) request, which is typically an early step for most residency applications.
Requirements vary by pathway and individual circumstances. We can guide you through preparing the documentation typically needed if a bank account is required, or relevant, for your case.
No. Residency decisions are made solely by the relevant Portuguese authority. We help you prepare a complete, well-organised application, but we cannot guarantee an outcome.
We provide application and document-support services, not licensed legal or tax advice. For matters requiring a licensed specialist, we can point you toward one where appropriate.
Ready to explore your Portugal pathway?
Speak with an advisor about D7, D8, or the practical steps of relocating — no obligation.