Startup Visa
NHR 2.0 possible if qualifying profession and 183+ days/yr Must be endorsed by a certified entity (incubator, accelerator). Can apply without Portuguese co-founder.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
medium confidenceHighlights
- Pathway to EU citizenship in 10 years (7 for Portuguese-speaking nationals)
- Requires endorsement from a certified entity
- Minimum stay of 183 days/year
- Supports innovative startups
- Fast processing time of 4 months
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Long road to a passport. Citizenship takes around 10 years of qualifying residence.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in startup ecosystem support could affect program viability.
Tax Notes
NHR 2.0 offers tax benefits if residing 183+ days and qualifying.
Sources
Figures are AI-assisted and can change. Confirm every detail on the official source before you act on it.