Portugal D8 digital nomad visa. Know which route applies to you, what income you need to prove, and what your file is missing before you file it.
D8 Digital Nomad Visa Portugal
Income Needed
Over 3,680€
Each Family Member
Add 460€
Path To Citizenship
10 Years
Family
Apply Together
Processing Time
4-8 Months
Portugal D8 digital nomad visa. Know which route applies to you, what income you need to prove, and what your file is missing before you file it.
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You must not be an EU citizen and must not be in Portugal irregularly. This visa is available to citizens of countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
You must have no prior criminal record, specifically no sentences to a penalty of deprivation of liberty.
To apply as a Digital Nomad, you need to have an average monthly income of at least four times the Portuguese monthly wage. As of 2025, this amounts to €3,480 per month for the main applicant.
If applying with a spouse, partner or adult child, this amount should increase in €435 per month; if applying with a minor dependent, the amount should increase €261.
You need to prove that you have one year of means of subsistence in a Portuguese bank account, taking into consideration the entire family unit.
As of 2025, this amounts to €10,440 for the main applicant with an additional €5,220 for each adult family member and €3,132 for each underage family member.
Family members, such as spouses or partners, dependents, or parents, can apply for a residence visa along with the main applicant.
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The Portugal D8 visa comes in two versions, and each one has its own income proof and document list. One missing piece is enough to delay your file or get it refused.
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With the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, you can leave the country for 6 consecutive months or 8 non-consecutive months within the 2-year validity period.
For instance, you could stay for 3 months in the first year and 5 months in the second year, or complete the 6-month requirement in the first year and none in the second.
If you leave the country longer than allowed, you will only be able to renew with proper justification (for example, professional, medical, or family).
Yes, your spouse and dependent children can join you on the Digital Nomad Visa. You’ll need to provide proof of sufficient financial means to support your family and additional documentation such as marriage or birth certificates.
Yes, if you intend to stay in Portugal, you must apply for Portuguese residency and obtain a residence card, which will be valid for 2 years initially. You will become a tax resident.
This means you will need to declare in Portugal your worldwide income. This does not mean that you need to pay additional taxes in Portugal, but you will be liable for Portuguese Taxes. However, Portugal has Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with many countries to avoid double taxation.
For your visa application, you will need travel insurance that covers the Schengen area, situations of repatriation, and a minimum amount of €30,000. For your residence permit application, you will need health insurance that covers Portugal.
Yes, with this kind of residence permit, you will be allowed to work in Portugal for Portuguese companies.