PORTUGAL D7 VISA
Portugal D7 Visa Documents
Retiring or living on passive income in Portugal? We prepare and apostille the documents your D7 application requires, starting with the FBI background check and its federal apostille, and time everything around your consulate appointment.
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PORTUGAL D7
Passive income and retirement visa
Boston and New Bedford consulates.
- FBI check with federal apostille
- Family records
- Powers of attorney
- Portuguese translation
What the D7 visa is
Where Massachusetts residents apply
| Consulate | Covers |
|---|---|
| Consulate General of Portugal in Boston | Massachusetts (except the New Bedford area), Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont |
| Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford | Acushnet, Dartmouth, New Bedford and Fall River, plus Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes and Nantucket counties |
Jurisdiction as published for Portugal's U.S. consular network. Confirm your consulate when you book.
Documents D7 applicants commonly need
- FBI background check, requested with an apostille from the U.S. Department of State
- Proof of passive income, such as pension, Social Security, investment or rental statements
- Bank statements for recent months
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal
- Travel and medical insurance
- Birth and marriage certificates for a spouse and children joining you, apostilled
- Powers of attorney for a lawyer or representative in Portugal
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you need, and we will take care of every step.
How each document is prepared
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Federal document; start early, because the federal step takes the longest |
| Birth or marriage certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or the issuing state | A recently issued certified copy |
| Pension or income letter | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization, if the consulate asks for it | Some letters are submitted as originals without an apostille |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Your Portuguese lawyer usually supplies the text |
Portugal's requirements change frequently. Your consulate's current checklist always governs.
Income requirements
How we handle it
- 1
Share the recipient's requirements
Send us the checklist or email you received from the authority, consulate, employer, attorney or bank. We confirm exactly what each document needs before any work begins.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment anywhere in Greater Boston, or retrieval of records you do not yet have, such as Massachusetts vital records.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, documents from other states to the issuing state, and federal documents, such as FBI background checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
- 4
Translation and delivery
We provide certified Portuguese translation through our ATA corporate membership where accepted, and return everything with tracking, to you or your lawyer in Portugal.
Good to know
Start with the FBI check
It takes the longest. See How to Apostille an FBI Background Check.
Other Portuguese visas
Compare the Golden Visa and remote work routes. See Portugal Documents and Digital Nomad Visa Documents.
Portuguese translation
Family members
Spouses and children need their own apostilled records. See Vital Records Retrieval.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- A state apostille on an FBI check. It must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
- Starting the FBI check last. The federal step can take weeks.
- Old birth and marriage certificates. Order recently issued certified copies.
- Applying to the wrong consulate. The New Bedford and Boston consulates cover different areas.
- Relying on an old checklist. Portugal updates its requirements frequently.
Official sources
- VFS Global: Portugal consular jurisdiction in the United States
- VFS Global: Portugal residency visa (D) checklist
- U.S. Department of State: Office of Authentications
- Hague Conference: Apostille Convention status table
Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word. We confirm current requirements with every quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which Portuguese consulate handles D7 applications from Massachusetts?
Most of Massachusetts is covered by the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston. The New Bedford consulate covers the New Bedford and Fall River area, Cape Cod and the islands.
Does the FBI check need an apostille for the D7?
Yes. It is requested with an apostille from the U.S. Department of State, because it is a federal document.
What is the D7 income requirement?
It is tied to Portugal's national minimum wage, €920 per month in 2026, with additional amounts for family members. Confirm current figures with your consulate.
Can you translate documents into Portuguese?
Yes, through our American Translators Association corporate membership, where the consulate accepts a certified translation.
Applying for a Portugal D7 visa?
Send us your consulate's checklist and your appointment date, and we will prepare every document on time.