Portugal (Europe)

Digital nomads were already taking advantage of the Portugal D7 visa, which is for people who earn an income remotely or from retirement payments.

With the Portugal digital nomad visa, applicants can live in the country for two years with the option to renew their residency permit for up to five years. After five years of living there, you may apply for permanent residency in Portugal.

There is an option to stay in Portugal for just 12 months instead of two years. If you choose to continue to live in Portugal, then you must apply for a residence permit.

They will also have visa-free access to the 27 Schengen countries.

Applicants may include their spouses and dependents on the digital nomad visa.

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid at the time of applying

• Work Remotely – You must earn a remote income as a freelancer, employee, or business owner of a company located outside of Portugal

• Earn €3,480/month (after taxes) – You must meet the minimum income requirement equal to at least 4x Portugal’s national minimum wage

• Earn €3,915/month – You must meet the minimum income requirement when applying with a spouse (increased by 435€ for each adult dependent, this includes dependent parents as well)

• Earn €3,741/month – You must meet the minimum income requirement (increased by €261 per child dependent)

• International Health Insurance – You will need €30,000 in health insurance coverage in Portugal, including repatriation, for the duration of your stay

• Clean Criminal Record – You must submit a certified criminal record clean of marks

• Processing Time – 2 months for visa 6-8 months for residency card

• Visa Fee – euro

• Visa Duration – months

• Tax – Yes

• Permanent Residency - Yes, after five years of living full-time in Portugal, you may be eligible for permanent residency.

Steps to Apply

To apply for the Portugal digital nomad visa, you will have to submit your visa application to a Portuguese embassy or consulate in your home country or at the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras in Portugal.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport

• Passport-Sized Photos

• Proof of Income from the last 3 months

• Proof of Remote Work

• Tax Residency Documents

• Proof of Relationship to Dependents (if applicable)

• Certified Criminal Background Check

• Health Insurance Policy with 30,000€ Coverage in Portugal

• Address of accommodations in Portugal (12 months recommended)

• Motivational Letter

• Documents issued by the government, such as marriage and birth certificates and the criminal background check must be apostilled or certified.

These documents may be submitted in either English, Portuguese, or the language where the Portuguese consulate or VFS office is located.

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Step 2: Submit Application

To submit your application, you must schedule an appointment at a Portuguese embassy, consulate, of VFS office in your country of residence.

Portuguese embassies in select countries, including the United States, have contracted VFS offices to manage digital nomad visa applications. So, depending on where you are applying from, the process can look a bit different for everyone.

When filling out the application, it’s important to choose whether you plan to apply for the 12-month or two-year residence permit.

Be sure to bring originals and copies of your documents to submit along with your application.

It’s also important to note that some consulates and offices, such as in Bahrain and the UAE, will hold your passport while processing your application.

There is also a 90€ application processing fee you must pay.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

The processing time for the Portugal digital nomad visa is around two to three months. Of course, this depends on the embassy or consulate you submit your application is located and how busy it is.

Step 4: Receive Residency Permit

After obtaining your Portugal digital nomad visa, you must then apply for your residency permit in Portugal. You will have four months from the time you enter Portugal to schedule your appointment at AIMA and apply for the residence permit.

Bring your visa and all of the documents you submitted to the consulate.

You will have your fingerprints taken and receive your residence permit, which can be renewed for up to five years.