89.2 / 88.2 from Portugal 🇵🇹

For self-empolyed

Staff worker

~$300 costs

~2-3 years

🧑🔬How 89.2/ 88.2 visa works?

Portugal makes it possible to get a residence permit simply by entering the country as a tourist with Schengen visa. This is legalisation under 89.2 and 88.2 within the country.

The easiest, most tried and tested, but the longest way. The requirements are very similar to D2 visa. But there is a meaningful disadvantage - you will be in the country for about 2-3 years without leaving. If you leave, the process is nullified.

We think you agree that Portugal is not the worst option for such "no-exit" staying. At the same time, your family members can live with you in Portugal, and then also receive a residence permit for reunion of the family.

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Where can I apply?

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From Portugal

Examples

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Codes for entrepreneurs

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NIF

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NISS

How much will I spend?

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€600 for certifications, translations and apostilles

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How can I get an 88.2 or 89.2 residence permit in Portugal?

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✅ Get your NIF (you can get it from an accountant who will help you to set up an individual entrepreneurship for you, you can get it in person for free at a Financas office, or you can get it from us →)
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✅ Open an account at any European bank with a European IBAN (you set up an individual entrepreneurship)
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✅ Open Actividade on the Financas portal (you set up an individual entrepreneurship)
As long as you are not a tax resident in Portugal, you need a tax representative to open a business. We offer you set up an individual entrepreneurship (recibo verde)with us →here
If you already have a Portuguese address in your NIF, you can do it yourself. We will publish detailed instructions shortly.
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✅ Select the codes, corresponding to your activity (a tax representative will also help you with it. This is analogous to the OKVED codes in Russia); (you set up an individual entrepreneurship)
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✅ Get a NISS – national insurance number (available here, a sample of application form can be downloaded here).
It can be done by your portugese employer).

✅ Issue invoices – Recibo Verde for €705 per month at least 2 moths, or earn a salary of €705 and pay Social Security for 2 months).
* €705 per month – this is the necessary minimum, the more the better

✅ Apply electronically on the portal – Manifestação de interesse

✅ Wait for an invitation to submit documents in person to the SEF keep working and issue ivoices – Recibo Verde
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🔥 The last point just might take 1.5 to 3 years.
🔥 Applicants wait about 2 years for an invitation under this Article in average.
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⚠️ Important
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When you enter Portugal, remember to make sure that all family members have "legal entry" within 3 working days. If Portugal is your first country of entry into the Schengen area it is sufficient to keep your boarding passes for the flight you arrived in.

If you entered the Schengen area via another EU country, it is sufficient to check into the hotel or rent an accommodation on Airbnb (or other) at least for one 1 night. After arrival in Portugal - the hotel/owner is required to submit your accommodation details to the SEF.

✅ It is advisable to keep your receipt for the rental accommodation, just in case.

Documents for a residence permit under Article 88.2

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Receive the residence card

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FAQ

How long does it take from the moment you fill out the form and submit it to obtaining a residence permit?

👉 2-6 months, depending on how quickly IAPMEI responds.

Top tips/leafhacks

👉 Show your project's scalability and willingness to grow in the European and global market
👉 Show that you will open jobs for Portuguese people
👉 Show that your project is innovative. You are unlikely to get an OK from IAPMEI for a cafe or beauty salon project.
👉 Add your wife/husband as cofounder, so you don't have to bother with reunification 😊

Is it possible to fly to Portugal and get a startup visa on the spot?
Or do I have to apply for it in my own country?

Yes. You can fly to Portugal and get a visa inside the country - most applicants do that. But it is better to get your idea approved by IAPMEI before you arrive.

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89.2 / 88.2 from Portugal 🇵🇹

🧑🔬How 89.2/ 88.2 visa works?

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How long does it take from the moment you fill out the form and submit it to obtaining a residence permit?

Top tips/leafhacks

Is it possible to fly to Portugal and get a startup visa on the spot? Or do I have to apply for it in my own country?

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Is it possible to fly to Portugal and get a startup visa on the spot?
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