Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa from Dubai
For independent professionals and entrepreneurs establishing or investing in a business in Portugal.
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Portugal D2 entrepreneur visa from Dubai
The Portugal D2 visa from Dubai lets you launch or relocate a business into the EU single market of 450 million+ consumers. There is no fixed income threshold. The consulate assesses your business plan, capital and means of subsistence, so a credible plan matters more than a salary history. It is the route of choice for founders and independent professionals. “D2” is the market's name for it: Portugal's own visa portal publishes it among the residency visas for a professional activity, for entrepreneurs and independent professionals.
Your Portuguese company can be 100% foreign-owned. After 5 years of legal residence you become eligible to apply for permanent residency and citizenship, subject to nationality-law requirements. Compare routes on our Portugal Residency page.
Why Portugal: Lisbon and Porto rank among Europe's fastest-growing tech and services hubs, you incorporate once and trade across the EU, your spouse and dependants relocate with you, and the safety, healthcare, climate and cost of living suit founders.
What our D2 visa service includes
- Engagement, case officer and document roadmap
- Portuguese NIF, bank account and company (LDA) formation, coordinated remotely
- Registered office and accountant coordination
- Full investment-grade business plan and financial model
- Capital and investment structuring
- VFS / consulate filing and biometrics
- Residency card assistance: AIMA coordination and residence-permit filing
- A written eligibility assessment and personalised document roadmap within 48 hours (two working days)
- One named advisor from your first call to visa in hand
- WhatsApp-first support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every file checklist-audited in two stages (attestation, translation, formatting and consistency) before submission
- Status updates at every stage of your application
Who the D2 visa is for
- Entrepreneurs incorporating a new Portuguese company
- Business owners opening a branch or subsidiary in Portugal
- Independent professionals with service contracts from Portuguese or EU clients
D2 visa requirements and documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- UAE residence visa copy
- Comprehensive business plan with financial projections
- Proof of share capital / investment funds
- Company incorporation documents (or service contracts)
- Portuguese NIF and bank account
- Personal means-of-subsistence proof
- Accommodation proof in Portugal
- Police clearance certificate, attested
- CV and professional credentials
What the consulate assesses
| Area | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Company incorporation | Portuguese LDA, with formation, registered office and accountant coordinated by us |
| Share capital | Flexible by law. A credible, deposited capital strengthens the file. |
| Means of subsistence | Personal funds referenced to the €920/month minimum-wage basis |
| Business plan | Financial projections, market rationale and your relevant track record |
How to apply for the D2 visa
- Stage 1, registration and mandate: engagement, case officer and document roadmap.
- Stage 2, NIF, bank account and company formation: tax number, bank account and incorporation.
- Stage 3, business plan and investment file: investment-grade plan and financial model.
- Stage 4, submission and appointment: VFS / consulate filing and biometrics.
- Stage 5, residency card assistance: AIMA coordination and residence-permit filing.
D2 visa processing time and fees
- Week 1–3: Business plan, incorporation and capital structuring
- Week 4–6: Personal document pack and forms
- Week 7: VFS / consulate submission and biometrics
- Day 60–90: Consular decision (typical)
- On arrival: AIMA appointment, residence card and company launch
- The D2 is a heavier engagement than the D7 or D8. It includes company formation, an investment-grade business plan and ongoing corporate compliance.
- Company formation and statutory costs (registry, notary, accountant, share-capital deposit) are third-party costs.
Fees: Quote on request. Your professional fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, embassy, VFS, attestation, translation, medical and insurance charges are third-party costs, listed separately in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
D2 visa FAQs
Is there a minimum income for the Portugal D2 visa?
No fixed income threshold. The consulate evaluates business viability, capital and your personal means of subsistence.
How much share capital do I need?
It is flexible by law, but a credible, deposited capital makes the file stronger.
Can I own 100% of my Portuguese company?
Yes. Full foreign ownership is allowed.
Can independent professionals use the D2?
Yes, with service contracts from Portuguese or EU clients.
What makes a D2 application succeed?
Coherence: capital deposited, a plan the consulate believes, and evidence you can execute it. We build the plan, incorporation and financial narrative as one package.
How are D2 renewals decided?
Renewals are tied to genuine business activity in Portugal.
Last updated: September 2026. Government thresholds, fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and advisory services and does not guarantee visa approval. All decisions rest with the issuing government.
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