Last updated: August 2026
Portugal's immigration authority (AIMA) raised administrative fees by roughly 25-33% across the board starting March 2026 — the first increase since AIMA replaced SEF in October 2023. This affects residence permit fees, renewals, and related processes. D2 applicants should now budget for the updated AIMA residence permit fee of approximately €160-170 per person, up from earlier rates.
Portugal's minimum wage rose to €920/month in 2026, directly increasing the D2 visa's personal financial means requirement to €920/month (€11,040/year) for the main applicant.
A May 2026 reform to Portugal's Nationality Law extended the residency period required before applying for citizenship from 5 years to 10 years for most applicants (7 years for EU and CPLP nationals). This doesn't change D2 visa eligibility itself, but it does affect the long-term timeline for D2 holders planning toward citizenship.
The core D2 visa structure remains the same: no minimum investment requirement, a viable business plan is still the key qualifying factor, and the visa still leads to a 2-year residence permit renewable for 3 more years.
Budget for higher AIMA fees than older guides may show, and plan document preparation carefully — AIMA continues to reject incomplete applications outright rather than allowing corrections after submission.