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Applying for the D8
- Step-by-step checklist for the Portugal digital nomad visa (D8)
- Does Portugal have a digital nomad visa?
- D8 temporary stay visa or residence visa: which should I get?
- What is the official website for the Portugal digital nomad visa?
- How long does the Portugal D8 visa take?
- How much does the Portugal D8 visa cost in total?
- Does travel insurance count for the Portugal D8 visa?
- Do I need a lease before applying for the Portugal D8? Can I use an Airbnb?
- How do I get an FBI background check for the Portugal D8 visa?
- Has Portugal changed the D8 visa requirements in 2026?
Income & work
- How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (the D8 income requirement)?
- How much income do I need for a family on the Portugal D8 visa?
- Can we combine incomes for the Portugal D8 visa?
- Does dividend or passive income count for the Portugal D8 visa?
- Can I qualify for the Portugal D8 with crypto income?
- Can I keep my US job and move to Portugal on a D8 visa?
- What proof of income do freelancers need for the Portugal D8?
- Can a recent graduate get the Portugal digital nomad visa?
- Can I work for Portuguese clients on the D8 visa?
Applying from the US
- Which Portuguese consulate handles my D8 visa? (by US state)
- Does VFS Global handle Portugal D8 visa applications in the US?
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the New York consulate?
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Newark consulate?
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Boston consulate?
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the San Francisco consulate?
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Washington, DC consulate?
- Where do non-Americans apply for the Portugal D8 visa?
- How long can Americans stay in Portugal without a visa?
AIMA, NIF & bank
- What is AIMA and how long is the wait in Portugal?
- How do I get my AIMA residence permit after the D8 visa?
- What is a NIF and how do I get one for Portugal?
- Do I need a Portuguese bank account before applying for the D8?
- How do I rent an apartment in Lisbon before I have a visa?
- How do I move a pet to Portugal from the US?
- How long until citizenship on a Portugal D8 visa?