Average monthly income over the previous three months.
PORTUGAL · REMOTE WORK
Portugal D8
for digital nomads
A residence visa for professionals and entrepreneurs who work remotely for an employer or clients outside Portugal.
Information reviewed and updated in August 2026.
Renewable for successive three-year periods.
Employer or clients are based outside Portugal.
WHO IT SUITS
For applicants with stable, documented remote work
Portugal D8 is commonly considered by employees of foreign companies, independent professionals and entrepreneurs whose work can be performed remotely.
- A valid employment or service relationship
- Regular, documentable income
- Remote work for organisations or clients outside Portugal
- A genuine plan to reside in Portugal
CORE REQUIREMENTS
What you need to demonstrate
The final checklist depends on the consulate, nationality and country of filing.
Remote employment
Employment contracts, employer letters or client agreements demonstrating an ongoing professional relationship.
Income
Average monthly income over the previous three months of at least four Portuguese minimum wages — €3,680 in 2026.
Accommodation
Evidence of an address and a lawful basis for accommodation in Portugal.
Good standing
Valid passport, criminal record documents, insurance and no applicable entry ban.
DOCUMENTS
Typical application structure
The checklist may vary by consulate, nationality and family circumstances.
01
Application, passport and compliant photographs
02
Employment contract or client agreements
03
Bank statements and income evidence for the previous three months
04
Criminal record certificate and required permissions
05
Medical insurance for the required period
06
Proof of accommodation in Portugal
07
Tax residence evidence where requested
08
Translations, legalisation or apostille where applicable
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
From initial review to residence status
INITIAL REVIEW
Assess the core case
Income, work source, citizenship, family, place of filing and timing.
STRATEGY
Choose the route
Match the case to consular requirements and identify weak points.
PREPARATION
Build the evidence
Prepare documents, translations and consistency checks.
FILING AND RESIDENCE
Support the next steps
Prepare for filing and subsequent residence formalities with AIMA.
IMPORTANT
D8 is not an automatic approval
Meeting the financial threshold alone is not enough: authorities assess the source and stability of income, work relations, accommodation and overall consistency.
Tax and social-security consequences are separate from immigration status and should be reviewed before relocation.
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Official sources
AIMA — residence for remote professional activityDGERT — Portuguese minimum wage for 2026
This material is for general information only. Requirements must be rechecked before filing, and the final decision is made by the competent authority.