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🇵🇹 Portugal

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

For remote employees and independent contractors with monthly foreign income ≥ €3,280/month.

Official Portugal digital nomad visa page

D8 Digital Nomad Residency Visa

For remote employees and independent contractors with monthly foreign income ≥ €3,280/month.

Typical duration
2 years initial residence card, renewable for 3 years
Path to permanent residency
Eligible for Permanent Residency and Portuguese Citizenship after 5 years

Main requirements

  • Foreign employment contract or service agreements
  • Monthly income ≥ 4x national minimum wage (~€3,280)
  • 12-month accommodation contract in Portugal

Official page

Documents usually needed for Portugal

  • Proof of remote earnings at least 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (~ €3,280/month for D8 visa)
  • Portuguese Tax Number (NIF) and open Portuguese bank account with deposited funds
  • Proof of registered accommodation in Portugal for at least 12 months (lease contract or deed)
  • Apostilled criminal record certificate from country of nationality and residence
  • Comprehensive travel/health insurance covering medical repatriation
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Consular Visa Application Abroad (D8/D7)

    Submit documentation through VFS Global / Portuguese Embassy with NIF, accommodation, and proof of funds.

    4 - 12 weeks

  2. 2

    Entry on 4-Month National Visa Sticker

    Receive double-entry visa sticker containing pre-scheduled appointment link for AIMA.

    Consular grant

  3. 3

    AIMA Biometrics & Residence Card Grant

    Attend AIMA appointment in Portugal, provide biometrics, and receive 2-year Cartão de Residência.

    4 - 8 weeks post-interview

More about moving to Portugal

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Portugal. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) on the official website before applying.