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D8 Visa — D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €110

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information

Overview

Portugal residence visa for non-EU remote workers and freelancers earning €3,680+/month from foreign employers or clients, with renewable permits and 5-year PR pathway.

Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa, launched October 2022, lets non-EU remote workers and freelancers reside in Portugal while serving foreign employers or international clients. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues two pathways: a Temporary Stay visa for under one year, and a Residency visa leading to a renewable AIMA residence permit.

Applicants must earn at least EUR 3,680/month (EUR 44,160 annually) from non-Portuguese sources and maintain roughly EUR 11,000 in savings. The national visa fee is EUR 110; processing takes 30 days for Temporary Stay, 60 days for Residency. The residence permit runs two years initially and renews for three-year periods, with permanent residency available after five years.

This visa is ideal for established remote professionals and freelancers earning well above Portugal's minimum wage who want EU residency without a local job.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 44160 EUR

Minimum savings: 11040 EUR

Health insurance required

Age: 18+

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

44,160 EUR/yr

Min. Savings

11,040 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Proof of remote income

Bank statement

Criminal record certificate

Health insurance

Accommodation proof

NIF number

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Full EU residency with Schengen mobility while working remotely for foreign employers
  • Path to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal stay
  • Spouse can work in Portugal without additional restrictions or permits
  • Residence permit renewable for 3-year periods after initial 2-year validity
  • Low visa application fee of EUR 110 compared to other EU work visas
  • Family reunification available for spouse and dependent children
  • No job offer requirement — self-petitioned visa for remote professionals

Worth Knowing

  • Minimum monthly income of EUR 3,680 from non-Portuguese sources (4x local minimum wage)
  • Roughly EUR 11,000 in savings required as financial buffer for approval
  • Separate AIMA residence permit appointment required after arriving in Portugal
  • Cannot work for Portuguese employers or accept Portugal-based clients on this visa
  • Income must be from foreign sources and documented as continuous; local work prohibited
  • Criminal record certificate required and must be apostilled and Portuguese-translated

Application Process

1

Verify income

Ensure minimum monthly remote income of EUR 3,680

2

Gather documentation

Collect employment contracts, client agreements, bank statements

3

Secure accommodation

Arrange rental agreement in Portugal

4

Obtain NIF

Get Portuguese tax number (NIF)

5

Get health insurance

Arrange health insurance valid in Portugal

6

Prepare complete file

Compile all documentation

7

Apply at consulate

Submit application at Portuguese consulate

8

Pay fee

EUR 110

9

Await decision

Processing takes 30-60 days

10

Receive visa

Collect passport with residence visa

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form—

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