YouTube Income and Relocation to Portugal: Passive or Active Income? In our practice, we increasingly meet clients with unconventional sources of income. Recently, we worked with a family from Russia who decided to relocate to Portugal. Their main source of income was a YouTube channel monetized through ads and payments from the platform itself. The main question arises: Is YouTube income considered passive or active? In reality, it depends on the amount and structure of the payments.

Moving to Portugal on the D7 visa might seem simple — show your passive income and pack your bags. But when one applicant tried to rely on rental income, he quickly discovered a hidden challenge: the property generating the rent wasn’t even in his name. What followed was a lesson in ownership, transparency, and banking hurdles that every future D7 applicant should know. Today, he enjoys life in Portugal — but only after navigating these critical steps.

If you are living in Portugal with a residence permit, it’s important to stay up to date with the renewal process. In 2025, the renewal rules depend on when your current residence permit expires. Below, we explain step by step what you need to do.

Portugal's D3 Visa is designed for highly qualified professionals seeking to work and live in Portugal. It's part of the broader strategy to attract international talent in sectors with high demand and skill shortages. If you're a skilled worker or expert in your field — this visa might be your perfect fit.

Portugal’s D2 Visa—Entrepreneur Visa—is rapidly becoming the go-to option for ambitious entrepreneurs, freelancers, and investors seeking long-term residency in Europe.

Having a Portuguese residence permit is more than just a legal document – it comes with rights, but also responsibilities. One of the key responsibilities is making Portugal your primary place of residence, which is where the so-called minimum stay requirements come into play.