§ 1 · Your verdict
The answer is Portugal, on the D7.
Maria Silva
Prepared 14 May 2026
Refresh: Q2 2026
Top match · Move
Portugal · D7 visa
Best pathway based on your €68k income, Brazilian passport, and no dependants. Two stronger pathways (D8, Tech Visa) were excluded by your "remote-first" preference.
87
/ 100 FIT
- Income req
- €920/momet by €5,667/mo
- Runway
- 14 mo€18,400 ÷ Lisbon cost
- Decision by
- ~60 dSEF processing window
- Main blocker
- Lang B1required year 5
What this means for you. You qualify today, with margin to spare. The single risk is the Portuguese B1 requirement that arrives in year 5 — start practising now. Next stronger pathway: D8 (digital nomad), if you can show €3,480/mo gross income from non-PT clients. Detailed breakdown on pages 4–14.
§ 2 · Top 10 ranked
Your matches, by fit score.
10 of 2,500+ pathways
Profile: BR · designer · €68k
| # |
Country & visa pathway |
Score |
Verdict |
| 01 |
Portugal
D7 · Passive income
|
87/100 |
Eligible |
| 02 |
Spain
Non-Lucrative Visa
|
84/100 |
Eligible |
| 03 |
Germany
EU Blue Card
|
81/100 |
Eligible |
| 04 |
Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant
|
74/100 |
Almost |
| 05 |
Canada
Express Entry · CRS 462
|
71/100 |
Almost |
| 06 |
Ireland
Critical Skills Permit
|
68/100 |
Almost |
| 07 |
United Kingdom
Skilled Worker · sponsored
|
61/100 |
Almost |
| 08 |
France
Passeport Talent
|
58/100 |
Almost |
| 09 |
Estonia
Digital Nomad Visa
|
54/100 |
Almost |
| 10 |
Austria
Red-White-Red Card
|
51/100 |
Almost |
Sources: SEF.pt, Spanish Ministerio del Interior, BAMF.de, IND.nl, IRCC.ca, INIS.gov.ie, GOV.UK, France-Visas, e-resident.gov.ee, migration.gv.at. Refresh: 2026-05-12.
§ 3 · Cost of living · matched cities
Lisbon at €68k — what stays, what changes.
3 cities ranked
Sources: cost-of-living tools Q2 2026, Eurostat
Lisbon, Portugal
2-bed apartment · couple · no car
vs São Paulo
+18% on rent · −22% on tax
§ 5 · Your 90-day action plan
Week by week, start today.
Target apply: Sep 2026
Decision window: 90 d
Week01–02
Gather documents
- Order federal criminal record (Polícia Federal · 7 days)
- Notarised birth certificate + apostille
- Last 6 months of bank statements (English translation)
Week03–04
Financial proof
- Open Wise EUR account · transfer €12k buffer
- Get a 12-month rental contract or hotel block
- Contract NIF (Portuguese tax number) via lawyer
Week05–08
Embassy & submission
- Book São Paulo consulate slot (current wait: 6 wk)
- Buy private health insurance valid in Schengen
- Submit application; D7 fee €90 + €72 residence
Week09–13
Wait, prepare, fly
- Decision typically lands in week 9–11
- Book SEF biometric appointment for week +2 post-arrival
- Pack: ship slow boxes now, fly with essentials only