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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

Varies by filing options

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 grant

2 years

Conversion Paths

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Validity2 years (renewable for 3-year periods)

Processing60 days

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ARI — Portugal Golden Visa

Validity5 years

Processing3–6 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 44160 EUR

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

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Application Forms

National Visa Application Form

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Verified Claims (10)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Application Steps

Verify income: Ensure minimum monthly remote income of EUR 3,680

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Fee Breakdown

National long-stay visa application fee: 110 EUR

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Fees

EUR 110 national long-stay visa fee (Temporary Stay or Residency); subsequent AIMA residence permit …

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Official Info

https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/means-of-subsistence

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Max Stay

Temporary Stay D8: up to 1 year. Residency D8: visa valid 4 months/2 entries, then AIMA residence pe…

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Max Stay Estimate

type: days, initialDays: 730, notes: Residency D8: 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year per…

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Processing Estimates

{"minDays":30,"maxDays":60}

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Requirements

Minimum income: 44160 EUR

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Official Information

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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.

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.

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