Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal
Digital Nomad Visa for Portugal: Work Online and Live Legally in Portugal in 2026
Overview
Expert Guidance for Your Digital Nomad Visa (D8), Every Step of the Way
Dreaming of living, working, or studying in Portugal?
The Portugal D8 Visa (Digital Nomad Visa) is a residence and stay permit designed for remote professionals who work 100% online, allowing them and their family members to legally live in Portugal while continuing their professional activities.
This visa is intended for non-EU/EEA/Swiss remote employees of foreign companies as well as self-employed professionals or freelancers who provide services to clients or entities located outside of Portugal.
Basic Requirements
Minimum documentation
- Non-EU and non-EEA citizen
- Valid passport
- Over 18
- No criminal record
- Proof of remote employment or your freelance jobs
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of an adequate health insurance
Minimum Income Requirement
Minimum gross monthly income of €3,680, which equals four times the official Portuguese minimum wage in 2026, with +50% of minimum wage, plus:
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+50% for a spouse
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+30% per dependent child
Beyond meeting the monthly income threshold, you are also required to show proof of adequate savings.
Who can apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
Non-EU/EEA citizens that want to reside in Portugal while working remotely for employers or clients abroad.
Visa types
Portugal offers two paths:
Temporary stay visa:
- Valid up to 12 months with multiple entries.
- Renewal: up to 4 times
Long term residency visa
- Valid for 4 months (entry visa)
- You must apply for residence permit upon arrival.
- It can be extended for more 3 years.
There are differences between the two regagaridng the family reunitification rules and to paths to citizenship.
Processing time
Consular Processing (Initial Entry Visa)
Official SLA: 30 to 60 days. Real-World Reality: 60 to 90 days (2–3 months)
This is the process to receive a 4-month temporary entry visa in your passport.
AIMA Appointment (Residence Permit Conversion)
Official SLA: 90 days.
Real-World Reality: 3 to 9+ months depending on the location.
Get Started
Start with a consultation
Your profile assessment and visa eligibility evaluation will be conducted during a personalized consultation.