Portugal digital nomad visa

D8 Digital Nomad Visa (Visto para atividade profissional prestada remotamente) · Europe

Portugal offers the D8 Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is EUR 3,680/month (~USD 3,970) = 4x the national minimum wage, the visa is valid for Temporary stay up to 12 months, or 2-year residence permit (yes, residence permit renews in 3-year periods; pr/citizenship eligibility after 5 years), and the government fee is Visa ~EUR 90; AIMA residence-permit issuance ~EUR 170. NHR closed to new entrants; successor IFICI gives 20% flat on qualifying income (not automatic); else progressive IRS. Yes. Income +50% spouse/adult, +30% per child; savings +EUR 5,520/adult, +EUR 3,312/child. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.

Source: Ministerio dos Negocios Estrangeiros (vistos.mne.gov.pt). Data as of June 2026.

Portugal nomad visa at a glance

Item	Portugal
Minimum income	EUR 3,680/month (~USD 3,970) = 4x the national minimum wage
Visa duration	Temporary stay up to 12 months, or 2-year residence permit
Renewable	Yes, residence permit renews in 3-year periods; PR/citizenship eligibility after 5 years
Government fee	Visa ~EUR 90; AIMA residence-permit issuance ~EUR 170
Tax for nomads	NHR closed to new entrants; successor IFICI gives 20% flat on qualifying income (not automatic); else progressive IRS
Processing time	Visa ~30-60 days; AIMA step adds ~30-60+ days
Family / dependents	Yes. Income +50% spouse/adult, +30% per child; savings +EUR 5,520/adult, +EUR 3,312/child

Source: Ministerio dos Negocios Estrangeiros (vistos.mne.gov.pt). Data as of June 2026.

Income requirement

EUR 3,680/month (~USD 3,970) = 4x the national minimum wage. 4x minimum wage (2026 min wage EUR 920/mo). Plus ~EUR 11,040 savings. Two routes: Temporary Stay (~1 yr) and Residency.

Requirements & eligibility

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss; remote work for employer/clients outside Portugal; ~3 mo income proof; ~EUR 11,040 savings; NIF + Portuguese bank account; accommodation; health insurance; clean record.

Tax for digital nomads in Portugal

NHR closed to new entrants; successor IFICI gives 20% flat on qualifying income (not automatic); else progressive IRS.

Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Portugal depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Portugal's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.

Family & dependents

Yes. Income +50% spouse/adult, +30% per child; savings +EUR 5,520/adult, +EUR 3,312/child.

Processing time

Visa ~30-60 days; AIMA step adds ~30-60+ days.

Data quality for Portugal

Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Portugal source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Portugal digital nomad visa?

The Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa requires EUR 3,680/month (~USD 3,970) = 4x the national minimum wage. 4x minimum wage (2026 min wage EUR 920/mo). Plus ~EUR 11,040 savings. Two routes: Temporary Stay (~1 yr) and Residency. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.

How long is the Portugal digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?

The initial validity is Temporary stay up to 12 months, or 2-year residence permit. Yes, residence permit renews in 3-year periods; PR/citizenship eligibility after 5 years.

How much does the Portugal digital nomad visa cost?

The government fee is Visa ~EUR 90; AIMA residence-permit issuance ~EUR 170. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.

Do digital nomads pay tax in Portugal?

NHR closed to new entrants; successor IFICI gives 20% flat on qualifying income (not automatic); else progressive IRS. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Portugal's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.

Can my family join me on the Portugal nomad visa?

Yes. Income +50% spouse/adult, +30% per child; savings +EUR 5,520/adult, +EUR 3,312/child

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Last updated: 2026-06-20