Portugal•EuropeE11 — Temporary Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad - D8)
At a Glance
1–2 months
EUR €154
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Portugal's E11 temporary stay visa for digital nomads working remotely for non-Portuguese employers or clients, valid for up to one year.
Portugal's E11 temporary stay visa lets remote workers and freelancers based abroad live in Portugal for up to one year while continuing to earn from non-Portuguese employers or clients. It is a national visa allowing multiple entries during its validity, and is processed at a Portuguese consulate before travel.
Applicants must show an average monthly income over the prior three months of at least four times the Portuguese minimum wage (around EUR 3,680 per month in 2026), plus proof of fiscal residence, accommodation, health insurance, and a clean criminal record. The consular fee is EUR 110, and decisions are typically issued within about 30 calendar days.
This visa is ideal for digital nomads who want a legal, sub-one-year base in Portugal without committing to the longer D8 residency pathway or applying for an AIMA residence permit.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
PortugalRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Proof of remote work for a company outside Portugal
Minimum monthly income of approximately €3,680
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
44,160 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
11,040 EUR
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (valid 3 months beyond return)
Two recent passport photos
Proof of remote work (employment contract, employer declaration, or service contract)
Proof of average monthly income over last 3 months (≥4x Portuguese minimum wage)
Document attesting fiscal residence
Proof of accommodation in Portugal
Travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation
Criminal record certificate (apostilled or legalised)
Round-trip flight reservation
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Lets you live in Portugal for up to a year while working for non-Portuguese employers or clients
- Multiple entries during the entire visa validity
- No Portuguese employer or job offer required — self-petitioned
- Lighter footprint than D8: no AIMA residence permit needed
- Schengen travel across the EU during the stay
Worth Knowing
- Income bar is high: ~EUR 3,680/month, ~EUR 44,160/year
- Capped at less than one year — not a residency or PR pathway
- Cannot work for Portuguese employers or clients on this visa
- Requires apostilled criminal record certificate from home country
- Income below 4x Portuguese minimum wage (EUR 3,680/month in 2026)
- No proof of remote employment or independent client contracts
- Disqualifying criminal record from country of nationality or residence
Application Process
Preparation
NIF & Bank
Appointment
Submission
Processing
Entry
Application Forms
| National Visa Application Form | Fill online |
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