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🇵🇹 Portugal

A perfect blend of rich culture, attractive tax programs, and a vibrant expat lifestyle.

Flat 20% tax rate for certain professions under the updated NHR 2.0 program

10% tax on foreign pensions for NHR residents

Exemptions on certain foreign income, including dividends and capital gains

Golden Visa program for residency through investment

Digital Nomad visa with competitive tax benefits

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Visa and residence permit options

skilled worker visa

Portugal Citizenship and Naturalization

Grade:

Global Rank: 22

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

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Category	Details
Citizenship by Descent	Ancestry Eligibility: Parents, Grandparents. Requirements: Proof of ancestry, such as birth certificates, family lineage documents, or official records.
Naturalizations	Minimum Residency: 5 years Physical Presence: At least 6 months per year. Language Test: Yes (Portuguese) Renounce Original Citizenship: No Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization	Living in Country: 3 years of marriage and proof of connection to the Portuguese community. Evidence of cohabitation and shared household required. Living Abroad: 3 years of marriage and connection to the Portuguese community. Demonstrated cultural or linguistic ties to Portugal are required. Language Test: Yes (Portuguese) Renounce Citizenship: No
Birthright Citizenship	Description: A child born to at least one Portuguese parent is eligible for citizenship. Conditions: Parent must hold Portuguese citizenship at the time of the child’s birth. Birth must be registered with Portuguese authorities.
Economic Citizenship (Investment)	Allowed: Yes Investment Requirements: Investment of €500,000 in real estate. Investment of €1 million in Portuguese businesses or government bonds. Creation of at least 10 jobs in Portugal. Restrictions: Investments must be retained for a minimum of 5 years. Limited to approved sectors or regions.
Other Provisions	Child is Citizen: Parents may apply for residency or facilitated naturalization if their child is a Portuguese citizen. Specific Nationalities Benefits: Special provisions exist for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries, including Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola.
Citizenship by Exception	Allowed: Yes Details: Exceptional contributions to Portugal, such as cultural, scientific, or economic achievements.

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Portugal 🇵🇹

Key information about personal taxation in Portugal

Taxation system

Residence based

Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

Non-Habitual Residence

NHR 1.0 has been abolished. NHR 2.0 offers a flat 20% tax rate for high value-added activities and exemptions on foreign dividends. The government is still rolling this new program out so a lot of things are not clear at this point.

From (EUR)	To (EUR)	Tax Rate
0	7,703	13.25%
7,703.01	11,623	18%
11,623.01	16,472	23%
16,472.01	21,321	26%
21,321.01	27,146	32.75%
27,146.01	39,791	37%
39,791.01	51,997	43.5%
51,997.01	81,199	45%
81,199.01	and above	48%

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Visa and residence permit options

D1 - Highly Skilled Worker Visa

Golden Visa

D7 - Passive Income Visa

D2 - Entrepreneur Visa

D8 - Digital Nomad Visa