Portugal D8 digital nomad visa: what you need to know
The D8 lets remote workers and freelancers live in Portugal on foreign income. The income requirement, the two versions, documents, AIMA and the practical steps after arrival.
Portugal was one of the first EU countries to create a dedicated visa for remote workers. The D8 visa, often called the digital nomad visa, is designed for people who work remotely for employers or clients outside Portugal and want to live in the country legally while doing so.
Two versions
- Temporary stay visa: Valid for up to one year. It allows you to live and work remotely in Portugal but does not lead to residence. Good if you want to test life in Lisbon or Porto for a season.
- Residence visa: Valid for four months, allowing you to enter Portugal and then apply for a residence permit, normally issued for two years and renewable. This route counts towards permanent residence and citizenship.
The income requirement
You must show average monthly income from remote work of at least four times the Portuguese national minimum wage over the last three months. With the 2026 minimum wage of 920 euros, that means around 3,680 euros a month. Freelancers show invoices and bank statements, while employees show a contract and pay slips.
Residence visa applicants also need to show savings, usually at least the equivalent of 12 months of minimum wage, held in a Portuguese bank account.
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