Decide & plan

Pick your route, budget and realistic timeline.

Choose your visa route first step Passive income → D7. Remote work → D8. Investment → Golden Visa. How → Run the real budget tool: calculator Purchase costs, monthly costs — and the 2026 non-resident IMT. Pick a region shortlist North = same coast, ~35% below Lisbon prices. Visit before committing. Set a realistic timeline 6–9 months D7/D8 end-to-end: 6–9 months. Plan school years around it.