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Understand the move before you commit

Reviewed guidance on residence routes, tax and practical restrictions in Portugal, Spain and France.

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Not sure where to start?Compare Portugal, Spain and France↗

Three routes with different requirements

Choose a country and see whether the route fits your work, income and family situation.

Portugal D8

Remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal.

Route and requirements↗

Digital Nomad

Work for a foreign company or foreign clients.

Route and requirements↗

Visa Visiteur

Private residence without professional activity.

Route and requirements↗

Where to start

Begin with the way you expect to live after moving.

01You will continue workingCompare Portugal and Spain, including requirements for employers, clients and income.↗02You do not plan to workSee whether private residence in France under Visa Visiteur may fit your situation.↗03You are still choosing a countryStart with a comparison of work, family and eligibility across the three routes.↗