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Portugal — D8 Digital Nomad Visa — Portugal

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This page presents publicly published visa program facts (income thresholds, durations, fees) as reference information. It does not promise visa approval, does not give personalized application advice, and does not calculate tax owed under this visa’s tax regime. Always confirm current requirements with the official government source linked below and consult a qualified immigration attorney before applying.

Data last verified 20 Aug 2026 — methodology

Visto D8 (Digital Nomad Visa / Remote Work Visa)

Portugal's D8/remote-work route is tied to remote professional activity performed outside Portugal; official means-of-subsistence rules use the 2026 minimum monthly salary of EUR 920, so the commonly applied D8 threshold of 4x minimum wage is EUR 3,680/month.

Last verified: 20 August 2026

Key facts

Minimum income
$4,196.00/mo
(€3,480.00/mo)
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Application fee
$125.00
Typical processing time
60 days
Online application
No
Family eligible
Yes
Allows clients in visa country
No
Allows local employment
No
Path to residency
Yes

Key requirements

  • Remote professional activity outside Portugal
  • contract/promise/service proposal evidence
  • standard national visa file
  • proof of means of subsistence. Official 2026 minimum monthly salary is EUR 920; D8 threshold is calculated as 4x this amount = EUR 3,680/month. Family means normally add 50% for an additional adult and 30% per child under the general means-of-subsistence rules.

Common reasons for rejection

  • Remote-work income below 4x minimum wage
  • missing proof of accommodation, insurance, criminal record, fiscal residence, or remote-work contracts
  • applying under wrong temporary-stay vs residence route

What this visa does NOT do

  • Does not allow taking on clients or paid work located inside Portugal under this visa.
  • Does not permit local employment in Portugal — remote work for outside entities only.
  • Does not guarantee permanent residency automatically — it opens a path to residency, subject to continued compliance at renewal.

Caveats

  • Income thresholds, fees, and processing times can change — always confirm current figures on the official Portuguese government source linked below.
  • This tool does not calculate your Portuguese tax residency or liability under this visa's regime — consult a qualified tax professional.
  • Family income add-ons (50% per adult, 30% per child) follow Portugal's general means-of-subsistence rules and may be updated by the government without notice.

Official government sources

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