The Portugal D2 was created with the objective of attracting foreign entrepreneurs who want to invest in Portugal, creating small and medium sized companies with economic, technological or cultural relevance to the country. The high standard of living, safety, lower cost of living, pleasant climate, well-educated workforce and a low corporate tax rate make Portugal an attractive destination for migration. In addition to this compared to other EU countries, Portugal is an attractive destination for people who wish to launch their business or start-up or want to travel and trade more easily within the EU market.

The Portugal D2 or Immigrant Entrepreneur Visa program is the most popular and successful way of getting residency in Portugal. Now you can live and work in Portugal, while opening your own company or transferring one already in existence. Once your application is approved, you & your family will be granted residency in Portugal. This will entitle you to live and work in Portugal.

The D2 visa has advantages compared to the Golden Visa. Unlike the Golden Visa, there are no minimum amount requirements, although most immigration firms would advise you to invest at least €5,000 worth of capital to demonstrate the credibility and viability of your proposed business plan. The more money you put into your company, the better your chances of getting a visa.

Your business plan will be evaluated in terms of its financial viability as well as its economic, social, scientific, technological, and cultural relevance.

Do you have an existing business? Or would like to set up your own company in Portugal? The Portugal D2 visa is the most flexible and user-friendly option for those who plan to launch or expand a business in Portugal. Unlike the Start-up Visa, which only applies to new technology businesses, the D2 visa has no such limitation. Moreover, it does not limit your choice of location within Portugal by requiring that you begin your venture in one particular region; you can even set up a Portuguese branch of your existing foreign business.