Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) vs UK Innovator Founder Visa
Portugal other route: 120 months. United Kingdom other route: $1,700 fee, 36 months.
- Duration
- 120 months
- Fee
- $1,700
- Duration
- 36 months
- Processing
- 3-8 weeks
Next steps
Portugal NHR
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Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Minimum age, years
Practical minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum savings, one time
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Renewal cost, one time
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Language requirement
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Days in country, per year
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Other | Other |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 120 (Longest initial stay) | 36 |
| Renewable | No | Yes (Renewable) |
| Built for | Not specified | Freelancers |
| Minimum age, years | Not specified | 18 |
| Practical minimum age, years | Not specified | 18 |
| Nationality restrictions | Open to all nationalities | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum savings, one time | Not specified | $1,679 |
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | Not specified | $1,700 |
| Renewal cost, one time | Not specified | $2,120 |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | Not specified | Business owner, Self-employed |
| Social Security counts as income | No | Not specified |
| Pension income recognized | No | Not specified |
| Local work permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | Not specified | 3 weeks |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | Not specified | 8 weeks |
| Where to apply | Not specified | 2 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page |
| Interview required | Not specified | Yes |
| Medical exam required | Not specified | No |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | No | Yes (Path to permanent residency) |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Days in country, per year | 183 days | Not specified |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Worldwide | Not specified |
| US tax treaty | Yes, full treaty | Not specified |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | UK Innovator Founder Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | No (No insurance requirement) |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | Not specified | No |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Language requirement | Not specified | English language proficiency at CEFR Level B2 (speaking and listening) required, proven by approved tests like IELTS... |
| Required documents | Not specified | 8 items listedSee full list on the visa page |