For 2026, the D7 “means of subsistence” benchmark is tied to Portugal’s minimum wage. Using the 2026 national minimum wage of €920/month , many consulates apply a family formula of 100% (main applicant) + 50% (spouse/2nd adult) + 30% (each dependent) —and often expect you to show both recurring income  and a bank balance  that supports your stay. The base monthly amount (and why it changes) The D7 financial threshold tracks Portugal’s statutory minimum wage , so it can change