Firstly, a distinction must be drawn between Portuguese long-stay visas and residency visas. Long-stay visas include study visas, internship visas, work visas, spousal visas and medical treatment visas, among others.
Residency visas, on the other hand, are a kind of “entry stamp” visa that allow the holder to apply for a residency permit. Portuguese residency visas are valid for a period of 4 months and 2 entries, allowing the holder to enter Portugal and apply for a residency permit.
Non-EU applicants applying for residency permits under both the D7 Visa and Golden Visa programs receive residency permits.