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D8 Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Work Visa)
⏱️ 3–5 months from application to residence card💰 €500–€1,200 (visa + permits + apostilles + NIF)🗓️ Updated 2026-06
Overview
Portugal's dedicated visa for remote workers and freelancers earning from abroad. The D8 grants temporary residence (2 years, renewable, then permanent) with a path to citizenship after 5 years — while you keep your foreign income.
Eligibility
- ✓Remote work: employment contract or freelance work for companies OUTSIDE Portugal
- ✓Income: at least €3,480/month (4× the 2026 minimum wage of €870) — averaged over 3 months
- ✓Clean criminal record from your country of residence (12+ months)
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental contract or intent)
- ✓Valid health insurance or private cover (until registered in the SNS)
Step-by-step
Document your employment or freelance setup abroad: contract, employer letter stating remote work is allowed, and 3 months of bank statements showing the €3,480/month threshold.
Documents needed
- 📄 Employment contract / freelance contracts
- 📄 Employer letter (remote work allowed)
- 📄 3 months bank statements
- 📄 Passport (6+ months validity)
💡 Tip: If your income fluctuates, average 3 months — but every month should reasonably trend toward the threshold.
Official source📋 Document checklist
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🔗 Official resources
Visa rules change frequently. Verify all fees, thresholds and timelines on the official government sites above before you apply.