Quality of Life
4 / 5
Very Good
Cost of Living
4 / 5
High
Democracy Index
5 / 5
Excellent
Happiness Score
3 / 5
Good

Deep Dive

Visa & residency

Passport requirements + popular residency programs

Quick view of Turkey passport access and residency programs for Portugal.

Tourist access

Turkey passport holders

Regular passport

Schengen visa required

Short-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.

Special passport

Visa-free 90/180 days

Visa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.

Popular residency programs

Top 3 of 9 programs

9 programs

Digital Nomad

Official code: D8

Remote work for non-Portugal employer/client

Passive Income / Retirement

Official code: D7

Retirees, religious workers, or own-income residents

Skilled Worker / Tech Visa

Highly qualified activity for certified company

Compiled from official sources. Last checked May 28, 2026; verify the latest status before applying.

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