Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal
Portugal's D8 offers both a temporary stay visa and a residence route that can lead to long-term settlement. It is the most popular remote-work destination in Europe, with a warm climate and reasonable costs outside the capital.
1 year temporary stay, or a 2-year renewable residence permit
2–4 months (indicative)
Check your eligibility
Send your details and a consultant will come back with an honest read on your chances — free of charge.
Key requirements
What Portugal expects from your file
These are the points that decide the outcome. Everything else is supporting evidence.
- Remote income at roughly four times the Portuguese minimum wage
- Portuguese tax number (NIF) and a local bank account
- Proof of accommodation for at least 12 months
- Criminal record certificate with apostille
Not sure you qualify yet?
That is exactly what the free assessment is for. We will tell you honestly whether to apply now, what to strengthen first, or whether a different destination fits your profile better.
Get an honest assessmentDocument checklist
9 documents we prepare with you
Assembled, audited and, where required, translated and legalised before anything is submitted.
- 01Passport valid for the full requested stay
- 02Proof of remote employment, freelance contracts or business ownership
- 03Bank statements for 6–12 months evidencing steady foreign-sourced income
- 04Income statements or invoices matching the declared monthly threshold
- 05Client or employer letters confirming the work is location-independent
- 06Comprehensive health insurance valid in the destination country
- 07Criminal record certificate, legalised and translated
- 08Proof of accommodation for the initial period of stay
- 09Tax records and, where relevant, trade licence or company registration
How we work
Six stages.
One consultant.
Most refusals are process failures, not personal ones. We run the same disciplined sequence on every file, and the same person owns your case from first call to departure.
- 01
Free assessment
A 20-minute consultation on your profile, budget and timeline — with an honest verdict on your chances before you spend anything.
- 02
Route selection
We choose the destination, category and timing that actually fit you, rather than the one that is easiest to sell.
- 03
Document build
Financial evidence, employment proof, sponsor papers and translations — assembled and audited line by line before submission.
- 04
Filing & biometrics
Forms completed, appointments booked, fees paid correctly and the file lodged with the right mission the first time.
- 05
Interview preparation
Where an interview applies, you rehearse it with a consultant until the answers are natural and consistent with your file.
- 06
Decision & departure
Tracking to decision, passport collection, and a pre-departure briefing covering arrival, registration and first steps.
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Please note: Immigration rules, fees and processing times are set by the authorities of each destination country and can change without notice. The information on this page is indicative guidance, not legal advice, and does not guarantee a visa outcome. Your consultant will confirm the current requirements for your profile before any application is filed.
Start your Portugal application with a free assessment.
A 20-minute assessment with a consultant, free of charge. You will leave knowing whether your profile is ready, what it needs, and how long it will take.