Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal PRT
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
The Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa allows remote workers and freelancers earning income from foreign sources to legally reside in Portugal. It was introduced in 2022 and provides the same residency and citizenship pathway as the D7 but targets active remote income rather than passive sources.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $540
- Minimum Income
- $3,280/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- 50% of main applicant income per additional adult; 30% per minor child
- Path to PR
- Yes — 5 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 5 years
- Physical Presence
- Must reside in Portugal for at least 183 days per year or maintain a habitual residence
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Eligible for Portugal's NHR 2.0 regime (20% flat tax on Portuguese-sourced income from high-value activities; some foreign-sourced income may be exempt for 10 years)
- Renewal Cost
- $320
Approximately €3,040/month (4x the Portuguese minimum wage of €760). Income must come from remote work for foreign clients or employers.
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts generating at least €3,040/month
- ✓Employment contract or service agreements with non-Portuguese clients/employers
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Portugal
- ✓Criminal background check
- ✓Valid health insurance
- ✓NIF (Portuguese tax number) and Portuguese bank account
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals do not require this visa
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