Portugal
PT · Europe & Central Asia · #50
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
In short
The passport reaches 163 destinations without applying in advance, 125 of them with no visa at all. Tax regime: Worldwide. The top personal income tax rate is 48%. Its strongest flag is Passport, scoring 91 out of 100. We catalogue 6 residency routes here.
How to enter a country
Tourist entry
Enters visa-free, for up to 90 days.
Residency programmes
- D7 — Own IncomeOwn income
For people with recurring income from abroad: pensions, rent, dividends.
Proven regular passive income and accommodation in the country
Citizenship in ~5 yearsOfficial source - D8 — Digital NomadDigital nomad
For people working remotely for an employer or clients outside Portugal.
Remote work contract and monthly income above the floor
Citizenship in ~5 yearsOfficial source
Curation compiled on 2026-07-26. Immigration rules change without notice - confirm at the official source before deciding anything.
My profile
Passport91
Tax residency47
Business45
Assets73
Lifestyle73
Passport mobility
Passport mobility163
Visa-free125
Visa on arrival31
Visa required15
Rule of law
Rule of law1.072024
Political stability0.542024
Control of corruption0.822024
Government effectiveness0.952024
Regulatory quality0.742024
Corporate tax
Corporate tax31.5%2023
Tax regimeWorldwide2026
Top personal rate48.0%2026
Days to tax residency1832026
GDP per capita$32,0822025
Life expectancy82.42024
Internet usage88.5%2024
Inflation2.3%2025
HDI0.8902023
Education (PISA)4782022
Corruption perception (CPI)562024
Global peace (GPI)1.4272026
Big Mac$4.302025
Big Mac affordability3.0%2025
Unemployment6.2%2025
Price level
Price level0.602025
Homicides0.72022
Air pollution8.82023
Health spending$2,9712024