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Residence for founders whose venture is endorsed by an IAPMEI-certified incubator under Portugal's Startup Visa program. Filed as a D2 entrepreneur/independent-work residence visa; family reunification is allowed. Confirm the current incubator list and endorsement criteria with IAPMEI and vistos.mne.gov.pt.
Varies
Min. income
€110
Application fee
60–90 days
Processing time
2 years, renewable
Stay duration
Startup Visa is a startup route in Portugal for relocation and residency planning. Residence for founders whose venture is endorsed by an IAPMEI-certified incubator under Portugal's Startup Visa program. Filed as a D2 entrepreneur/independent-work residence visa; family reunification is allowed. Confirm the current incubator list and endorsement criteria with IAPMEI and vistos.mne.gov.pt. NomadIndex tracks minimum income, fees, processing time and renewal flags from linked reference sources (Dataset verified).
Startup Visa is a Portugal startup program listed in NomadIndex's mobility dataset. It is intended for founders, freelancers and remote workers comparing visa and residency options — not a guarantee of eligibility.
Overview based on publicly available information — not a complete application checklist.
| Requirement level | High |
| Visa type | Startup |
| Minimum income | Varies |
| Application fee | €110 |
| Processing time | 60–90 days |
| Stay duration | 2 years, renewable |
Startup income taxed under standard corporate and personal rules.
Tax treatment varies by individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating.
Confirm all requirements directly with the issuing authority.
www.startupportugal.gov.pt
Last checked: July 29, 2026
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Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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