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Updated on June 24, 2026

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

For working by the ocean in one of the most affordable and eco-friendly EU countries

€3,680

Minimum monthly income

6+ months

Obtaining period

5 years

To citizenship

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The Portugal D8 visa, known as the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, is issued to non-EU and non-EEA freelancers, remote workers, and their families.

To qualify, applicants confirm remote income of at least €3,680 per month and buy or rent housing in Portugal.

Digital nomads choose one of the two types of a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa: a temporary stay visa, with the validity of up to a year, or a residency visa, allowing for a 5-year stay in the country.

To maintain the status, Digital Nomad Visa holders need to move to Portugal. Five years of residing in the country open a path to citizenship.

​10 benefits of the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

  • 1

    Favourable conditions for digital nomads

    Portugal is ranked 8th best countrySource: VisaGuide.World: Complete Ranking List for digital nomads, according to the Digital Nomad Visa Index. The country boasts a high Internet speed, affordable costs, and an extensive expat community.

    The country’s capital, Lisbon, ranks in the top-10 best cities for digital nomadsSource: As cites CNBC.

  • 2

    Residency for the whole family

    Digital Nomads obtain residence permits to Portugal with the entire family, including a spouse, children up to 30, and parents of any age.

  • 3

    Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area

    Residents of Portugal are allowed to travel to any Schengen country visa-free. The total length of their stay in the Schengen Area amounts to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  • 4

    Path to permanent residence and citizenship

    After being a resident of Portugal for 5 years, a digital nomad can apply for permanent residency or citizenship. Applicants do not need to renounce their existing passports.

  • 5

    Birthright citizenship for newborns

    A child born to digital nomads in Portugal is entitled to citizenship by birth. To qualify, the child’s parents must be legal residents of Portugal for at least one year prior to the birth.

  • 6

    Affordable cost of living

    Portugal ranks 18th across the EU as per the level of prices, with the price level index 13% below the EU average.

    The country’s prices are comparable to those of Greece, Czechia, and Slovenia and are about 20% lower than in Germany and FranceSource: According to Eurostat: Household consumption, price levels in 2024.

  • 7

    Moving to a safe country

    Portugal was recognised as the 7th safest country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index 2025Source: Vision of Humanity: Global Peace Index 2025 Map. The country boasts low levels of crime and homicides and is safer than most of the European countries.

  • 8

    Opening bank accounts in the EU

    Residents of Portugal have the right to open accounts in European banks. They get access to a wide range of banking services and can make facilitated money transfers across the EU via the SEPA — the Single Euro Payments Area.

  • 9

    Access to European medicine

    Portuguese residents seek medical treatment in Portugal. They can also obtain a European Health Insurance Card — an EHIC — to get medical treatment in any of the 29 EU countries under the same conditions as people insured in that country.

  • 10

    Opportunity to get European-level education

    Residence permit holders get free education in public schools and universities of Portugal. The country houses 5 higher education institutions included in the top-500 world’s best universities, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026Source: QS World University Rankings 2026: Best universities in Portugal.

Could the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa be your gateway to a better quality of life?

Could the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa be your gateway to a better quality of life?

  • Step-by-step procedure

  • Requirements for applicants

  • Required documents

  • Answers to frequently asked questions

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​Who is eligible to obtain a Portugal D8 visa

  • Main applicant

    • Non-EU and non-EEA citizen
    • Over 18
    • No criminal record
    • Having a remote work, which is confirmed by corresponding documents
    • Earning €3,680 or more per month
    • Having housing in Portugal, either owned or rented

  • Spouse

    • Over 18
    • No criminal record
    • In an official marriage or partnership with the main applicant

  • Children

    • Financially dependent on the main applicant
    • Unmarried, if over 18

  • Parents

    • Of the main applicant or a spouse
    • Financially dependent on the main applicant

​Savings and real estate requirements for digital nomads in Portugal

In addition to confirming the required income, a foreigner must prove that they have at least €11,040 in savings. This amount applies to a single applicant and increases by 30% or 50% for family members included in the application.

A digital nomad is also required to rent or purchase residential property in Portugal. The legislation does not specify a minimum cost or size for the property. In the case of renting, the applicant must conclude a rental agreement for at least 4 months for a temporary stay visa, and for at least 1 year for a residence permit.

Required income and savings for a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

Monthly income, irrespective of the family size

€3,680+

Savings for the main applicant

€11,040+

Savings to join a spouse or a parent

€5,520+

Savings to join a child, irrespective of age

€3,332+

​Portugal Digital Nomad Visa cost

Expenses of a digital nomad obtaining residency in Portugal include property costs, health insurance, and fees for processing applications and issuance of residence permit cards. Total expenses depend on the number of family members included in the application.

If the applicant chooses purchasing property rather than renting one, they will additionally need to pay stamp duty, a transfer taxSource: Public Services Portal of the Portuguese Republic: Purchase and sale of real estate in Portugal, and an annual property taxSource: AICEP, Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency: Municipal Property Tax.

Digital nomad’s expenses for obtaining a Portugal D8 visa

Expenses

Amount

Purchasing or renting housing

No special requirements

Stamp duty, if purchasing property

0.8% of the property’s value

Property transfer tax, if purchasing property

0—8% of the property’s value

Annual property tax, if purchasing property

0.3 to 0.8% of the property’s value

Travel insurance when applying for a visa

€14+ per month

Visa application fee

€110 per applicant

Residency application processing fee

€99.80

Fee for a residence permit card

€85.80 per applicant

Health insurance when applying for a residence permit

€20+

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​Documents to obtain a Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa

Applicants for a Portugal D8 Visa prepare the following pack of documents:

  • visa application, duly completed and signed by the applicant;
  • two recent passport-size photos;
  • international passport or another travel document, and a copy thereof;
  • apostilled certificate of criminal record issued by the country of the applicant’s current residency;
  • permission to check criminal status in Portugal;
  • employment contract, services agreement, or an employer’s statement proving the employment relationship and showing a gross monthly salary of at least €3,680, or documents confirming self-employment;
  • document attesting one’s tax residency;
  • proof of means of subsistence, such as bank statements, for the preceding six months;
  • valid health insurance.

​Obtaining a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa step-by-step

Obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa to Portugal takes from six months. Immigrant Invest lawyers accompany applicants throughout the entire process.

1

1 day

Preliminary Due Diligence

Prior to signing an agreement with Immigrant Invest, all applicants undergo a preliminary check. The check helps identify any obstacles that may arise during the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa obtaining process.

Immigrant Invest lawyers check the applicant’s data against international databases. If any risks of denial exist, we suggest alternative solutions.

The preliminary Due Diligence takes 1 business day and is fully confidential.

2

10+ business days

Getting a Portuguese taxpayer number

To rent or buy property and to open a bank account in Portugal, one needs a NIF, which is a Portuguese taxpayer number.

The NIF can be obtained remotely through a tax representative in Portugal. Immigrant Invest lawyers help digital nomads prepare a power of attorney so that a tax representative could get a NIF on behalf of the applicant.

3

Up to 2 months

Renting or buying real estate

The applicant chooses residential property from the database provided by Immigrant Invest real estate experts. The property can be chosen remotely or during a personal visit in Portugal.

A rental agreement is concluded within several days. In case of purchase of the property, the deal can take up to two months.

4

1+ week

Preparing documents

The applicant collects a pack of documents required by the law. Immigrant Invest lawyers help digital nomads fill out forms, check all the documents, translate, and apostille them.

5

2+ weeks

Submitting a visa application

Candidates for a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa submit applications and biometrics at the nearest Portuguese consulate in the country of their residence. The application is submitted in person.

6

3+ months

Obtaining a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa applications are processed within 90 working days. The visa is affixed in the applicant’s passport and indicates a date when the digital nomad must visit the Agency for Integration, Migrations and Asylum to apply for a residence permit.

If the date of the visit to the AIMA is not specified, one needs to make an appointment on their own or with the help of a representative, such as an Immigrant Invest lawyer.

7

1—1.5 months

Travelling to Portugal to apply for a residence permit

Upon obtaining a D8 visa, the digital nomad must enter Portugal to submit a residency application.

Before applying for a residence permit, the digital nomad opens a bank account in Portugal and transfers their savings to this account.

At the appointed date, they visit the AIMA in person and submit documents for a residence permit. A lawyer from Immigrant Invest accompanies the applicant.

8

2+ weeks

Receiving residency cards

When the application is processed and approved, residence permit cards are sent to the digital nomad’s Portuguese address specified in the application.

​Extension of the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

The initial residence permit for digital nomads in Portugal is valid for two years. Later, the permit can be extended for an additional three years, provided that one of the following conditions is met:

  • applicant has spent in Portugal at least 1.5 years in a row; or
  • applicant has lived in Portugal for a total of 16 months within the 2 years of holding a residence permit.

A 3-year residence permit can be renewed for an unlimited number of times. To do this, one must stay in Portugal for a minimum of:

  • 2.5 years in a row; or
  • for 28 months in total within the 3 years of holding a residence permit.

​Getting permanent residency and citizenship in Portugal after the Digital Nomad Visa

After five years of living in Portugal with a Digital Nomad Visa, a foreigner becomes entitled to permanent residency and citizenshipSource: Public Services Portal of the Portuguese Republic: Acquisition of Portuguese nationality. To qualify, they must fulfil the same conditions as required for permit extension.

To obtain a Portuguese passport, applicants need to prove a substantial link with the national community and pass a test on the knowledge of Portuguese.

Portugal allows dual citizenship, so candidates do not need to renounce their existing passports, unless their home country requires them to do so.

​Portugal Digital Nomad Visa vs. Digital Nomad Visas in other countries

Alongside Portugal, other European countries also offer Digital Nomad Visas for remote workers. In all cases, foreigners must prove that they have a stable active income from abroad.

Requirements for minimum income, savings, and family eligibility vary depending on the country.

Digital Nomad Visas: comparison of key criteria

Criteria

Monthly income

Portugal

€3,680+

Spain

€2,849+

Hungary

€3,000+

Malta

€3,500+

Italy

€2,700+

Criteria

Savings

Portugal

€11,040+

Spain

—

Hungary

€10,000+

Malta

—

Italy

€30,000+

Criteria

Processing time

Portugal

6+ months

Spain

4+ months

Hungary

3+ months

Malta

2+ months

Italy

4+ months

Criteria

Validity

Portugal

2 years, subject to one extension for 3 years

Spain

3 years, subject to one extension for 2 years

Hungary

1 year, subject to one extension

Malta

1 year, subject to three extensions

Italy

1 year, subject to one extension for 2 years

Criteria

Eligible dependants

Portugal

Spouse or partner, children, parents

Spain

Spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings

Hungary

None

Malta

Spouse, children

Italy

Spouse, children under 18, parents

Criteria

Portugal

Spain

Hungary

Malta

Italy

Monthly income

€3,680+

€2,849+

€3,000+

€3,500+

€2,700+

Savings

€11,040+

—

€10,000+

—

€30,000+

Processing time

6+ months

4+ months

3+ months

2+ months

4+ months

Validity

2 years, subject to one extension for 3 years

3 years, subject to one extension for 2 years

1 year, subject to one extension

1 year, subject to three extensions

1 year, subject to one extension for 2 years

Eligible dependants

Spouse or partner, children, parents

Spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings

None

Spouse, children

Spouse, children under 18, parents

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Immigrant Invest offers Digital Nomad Portugal legal help to obtain the D8 visa. We are well-versed in all migration specifics and strictly follow the legal framework.

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Our team also includes certified AML Officers. They conduct a preliminary Due Diligence check, which reduces the risk of a visa and residence permit refusal to 1%.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Portugal offer a Digital Nomad Visa?

    Yes, there is a Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal.

    To qualify, a candidate should work remotely from outside Portugal and earn at least €3,680 per month. Applicants also show savings of at least €11,040 and buy or rent housing in Portugal.

  • What is the minimum income for a Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal?

    Portugal Digital Nomad Visa income requirements are at least €3,680 per month. This amount does not change when one adds their family to the application.

    In addition to the proof of income, candidates demonstrate savings of at least €11,040. If applying with the family, the main applicant should add 50%, or €5,520, for a spouse and each parent and 30%, or €3,332, for each child.

  • What is the difference between a D7 and a D8 visa in Portugal?

    The Portugal D7 visa, or a Passive Income Visa, is available for financially independent foreigners. It requires a source of passive income from outside Portugal that generates at least €920 per month. Qualifying sources of income include pensions, royalties, dividends, rents, and leases.

    The Portugal D8 Visa is a visa for digital nomads. It requires the applicant to have remote work outside Portugal and earn at least €3,680 per month.

    For both visas, applicants buy or rent residential property in Portugal, purchase health insurance, and open a bank account in a Portuguese bank.

  • Can I get a Nomad Visa in Portugal?

    The Digital Nomad Visa to Portugal is available to non-EU and non-EEA citizens employed abroad and earning at least €3,680 per month. To qualify, applicants also need to have a clean criminal record, purchase health insurance, and buy or rent housing in Portugal.

    To successfully obtain Portuguese residency, it is advised to work with a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa lawyer.

  • Is Portugal a good place for digital nomads?

    Portugal is ranked 8th best country for digital nomads in 2025. The country boasts a high Internet speed, affordable costs, and an extensive expat community. The country’s capital, Lisbon, is recognised as the best city for digital nomads due to its inexpensive and delicious food, good infrastructure, and beautiful weather and scenery.

    Residents of Portugal can travel visa-free across the Schengen Area, use services of European banks, and seek treatment in European clinics.

    After five years of residing in Portugal, digital nomads become eligible to apply for permanent residency and citizenship. A child born to digital nomads in Portugal is entitled to citizenship by birth, provided that parents were legal residents of the country for at least one year prior to the birth.

  • Can I work remotely from Portugal?

    Yes, foreigners can obtain a D8 visa to work remotely from Portugal.

    Portugal Digital Nomad Visa requirements include the following:

    • be a non-EU or non-EEA citizen;
    • be over 18;
    • have no criminal record;
    • have a remote work;
    • earn €3,680 or more per month;
    • have housing in Portugal, either owned or rented.

    The Digital Nomad Visa is obtained in 6+ months and is valid for two years. After expiration, a permit can be extended for an additional 3 years.

  • Can the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa lead to citizenship?

    Yes, the legislation allows digital nomads to apply for citizenship after 5 years of living in the country.

    To qualify, applicants need to meet the following conditions:

    • stay in the country for 2.5 years in a row with a 3-year residence permit preceding the citizenship application; or
    • stay in the country for 28 months in total within the 3 years of holding residency preceding the citizenship application.

    To obtain a Portuguese passport, applicants need to prove a substantial link with the national community and pass a test on the knowledge of Portuguese.

  • How long does it take to process a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa application?

    Processing a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa application by the Portuguese authorities alone takes around 3 months.

    The entire procedure for obtaining a residence permit under this visa takes at least 6 months, as it also includes obtaining a Portuguese tax number, renting or purchasing property, preparing documents, and travelling to Portugal to open a bank account and submit a residence permit application.

  • Do I need to pay taxes in Portugal as a Digital Nomad Visa holder?

    Yes, you do. The Digital Nomad Visa requires you to spend at least eight months in Portugal, meaning you become a tax resident and must pay income tax at progressive rates of up to 48%.

    As the Portugal Nomad Visa requires foreigners to earn at least €44,160 per year, the applicable tax rates are 43.1 to 48%Source: Worldwide Tax Summaries: Taxes on personal income in Portugal.

  • Can I bring my family members on a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa?

    Yes, you can. You may include the following family members in your application:

    • spouse or partner, same-sex couples included;
    • children under 30;
    • parents.

    Parents and children must be financially dependent on you.

  • Do I need health insurance to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal?

    Yes, you need to buy health insurance to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa. It is one of the mandatory documents.

  • Can I open a bank account in Portugal with a Digital Nomad Visa?

    Yes, digital nomads can open bank accounts in Portuguese banks. Moreover, they are required to do so during the application process and transfer savings to the account.

  • Is it possible to renew the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa after it expires?

    Yes, it is possible. Initially, the Portugal Nomad residence is granted for 2 years. Upon expiry, it can be renewed for additional 3 years.

  • What are the best places for digital nomads in Portugal?

    Lisbon is the top choice, offering a large expat community, many coworking spaces, and a vibrant urban lifestyle. Porto is a more relaxed and affordable alternative with historic charm and good remote-work facilities. Lagos suits those who prefer a laid-back coastal lifestyle, with plenty of sunshine and a lively social scene.

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Sources

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    Source: VisaGuide.World: Complete Ranking List

  2. 2.

    Source: As cites CNBC

  3. 3.

    Source: According to Eurostat: Household consumption, price levels in 2024

  4. 4.

    Source: Vision of Humanity: Global Peace Index 2025 Map

  5. 5.

    Source: QS World University Rankings 2026: Best universities in Portugal

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    Source: Public Services Portal of the Portuguese Republic: Purchase and sale of real estate in Portugal

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    Source: AICEP, Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency: Municipal Property Tax

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    Source: Public Services Portal of the Portuguese Republic: Acquisition of Portuguese nationality

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    Source: Worldwide Tax Summaries: Taxes on personal income in Portugal