Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, known as the D8, allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely to live legally in Portugal while earning income from outside the country. Whether you are a remote employee, a freelancer, or a business owner with international clients, the D8 is a genuine residency route — not a travel visa — with a clear path to permanent residence and citizenship. Our immigration team prepares the file, obtains the Portuguese documents you need, and books the appointments, so the only step left on your side is gathering your personal paperwork.
- For remote employees, freelancers and business owners
- Two-year residence permit, renewable for three-year periods
- A dedicated immigration consultant by email, WhatsApp or phone
- Money-back guarantee on our service fee
Income and savings requirements
The D8 requires income of four times the Portuguese minimum wage. As of 2026 the minimum wage is EUR 920, so the thresholds are:
| Applicant profile | Monthly income |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | EUR 3,680 |
| + Spouse (+50%) | EUR 5,520 |
| + Spouse + 1 child (+30% / child) | EUR 6,624 |
| + Spouse + 2 children | EUR 7,728 |
Savings requirement
Liquid savings of twelve times the minimum wage — EUR 11,040 for 2026 — increasing for each accompanying family member.
- Income must be stable over at least the three months before applying.
- Proof can be employment contracts, pay slips, client contracts, invoices or bank statements.
A clear path to your Digital Nomad Visa (D8).
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1
Send your application
Complete the online form and choose your plan.
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Upload documents
Provide your passport, income, savings and background proofs.
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We prepare your file
We obtain your Portuguese documents and book your consular appointment.
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Get your visa
Attend your appointment; on arrival in Portugal we support your AIMA residence permit.
What you provide, what we handle.
You gather your personal paperwork; our team takes care of everything on the Portuguese side.
What you provide
- Valid passport
- Government-issued national ID card from your country of residence
- Proof of national or residential address in your country of residence
- Proof of stable remote income (contract, invoices, bank statements)
- Bank statement showing the required savings
- Clean criminal record certificate, apostilled or legalized
- Health insurance valid for long-term residency in Portugal
What we handle for you
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal (lease agreement or property deed)
- Portuguese NIF (tax identification number)
- Motivation letter explaining the purpose of relocation
- SEF/AIMA appointment booking assistance
- Securing your consular appointment in your country of residence
- A dedicated immigration consultant throughout the process
Upload clear scans or photos. Our legal team checks everything before submission.
What to expect, and when.
Indicative timings as of 2026. Government processing times can vary with consulate and AIMA workloads.
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Step 1About 3 months
Consulate processing
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Step 22 to 12 weeks
AIMA residence permit
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Step 3Around 6 months
Total to residence card
Why it matters.
Path to residency
A two-year residence permit, renewable for successive three-year periods.
Live in Portugal
A mild climate, affordable living and access to quality healthcare.
Bring your work
Continue working for clients or employers based outside Portugal.
Route to citizenship
Permanent residence after five years; citizenship after the legal residency period.
Transparent, all-inclusive plans.
Standard
Delivered in 60–90 business days
- Full legal representation with the Portuguese authorities
- Document review by certified professionals
- Certificate delivered digitally to your dashboard
- English support at every step
The details that matter.
Residency obligation
To keep the D8 permit you must spend at least six months per year in Portugal. This is what makes the D8 a genuine residency program rather than a mobile or short-stay arrangement.
Tax considerations
Tax follows physical presence, not the visa. Spending more than 183 days a year in Portugal makes you a tax resident on worldwide income, at rates from 14% to 48%. The NHR regime can reduce this significantly.
2026 citizenship update
From 19 May 2026 the naturalization wait is seven years for EU and Portuguese-speaking nationals and ten years for others. The change is not retroactive and does not affect residency rights granted under the D8.
D8 or D7 — which fits your situation?
The D8 is for active income from remote work or a business you run. If your income is mainly passive — pensions, rental income, dividends or interest — the D7 has a much lower income threshold and may be the better route.
A trusted legal partner.
Easy process
Everything is handled 100% online. Our legal team communicates directly with the Portuguese authorities on your behalf.
Trusted by many
Thousands of expats have relied on us since 2013. Your data and documents are processed securely by professionals.
Fast turnaround
Applications are submitted within one business day, with guaranteed timelines backed by a money-back assurance.
Questions, answered.
Round out your move.
Expert consultation
Book a 45-minute call with a Portugal expert. Ask anything about NIF, NISS, residency, taxes, banking or moving here.
Portuguese NIF
Your Portuguese tax identification number, obtained online without the bureaucracy.
Portuguese NISS
Your Portuguese Social Security number for legal work and benefits.
Ready to start your Digital Nomad Visa (D8)?
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