Visas and residence permits
Documents, costs and timelines for each process, based on the official AIMA and MNE requirements. If you are not sure which one applies to you, take the 3-question quiz.
🌍Residence Permit — CPLP CitizensBrazil, Angola, Mozambique and more⏱️ Visa at the consulate + 3 to 6 months for the residence permit at AIMA💰D7 Visa — Passive Income and RetirementPassive income and retirement⏱️ 4 to 8 months (visa at the consulate + residence permit at AIMA)💻D8 Visa — Digital NomadDigital nomads and remote work⏱️ 3 to 6 months🏢D2 Visa — Entrepreneurs and Self-EmployedEntrepreneurs and freelancers⏱️ 4 to 8 months🛠️Work Visa — Residence PermitJob contract or job offer⏱️ Visa at the consulate + 3 to 6 months for the residence permit at AIMA👨👩👧Family ReunificationBringing your family over⏱️ AIMA has up to 9 months to decide (can be extended in complex cases)🎓Study Visa (Students)Universities and schools⏱️ 2 to 4 months🇪🇺Registration of European Union CitizensSimple registration⏱️ 1 to 2 weeks