Visa timeline in Lisbon

• EU, EEA or Swiss citizenNo visa. Register with the municipality once you pass three months.6 steps
• Employee, non-EUA D1 work visa, then a residence permit from AIMA. Includes UK citizens.7 steps
• Student, non-EUA D4 study visa, then a residence permit for study.6 steps
• Remote worker, non-EUThe D8 visa, for income from employers or clients outside Portugal.6 steps
• Founder or freelancer, non-EUThe D2 visa, for a business or self-employment in Portugal.6 steps

Portugal rewrote its immigration law in October 2025. Entering visa-free and regularising later is no longer possible, and the job-seeker visa now covers highly qualified applicants only, so every non-EU route starts with a visa from a consulate. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with AIMA, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum before you rely on it.