Does Portugal have a digital nomad visa?
Updated · Applying for the D8 guide · Not legal advice
Yes. Since October 2022 Portugal has issued visas for professional activity carried out remotely for employers or clients outside Portugal, known as the D8 or digital nomad visa. It comes as a temporary stay visa (up to 12 months) or a residence visa that leads to a residence permit, and requires an average income of at least €3,680 a month in 2026.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Official name | Temporary stay or residence visa for remote professional activity |
| Who | Non-EU employees or freelancers working for people or companies outside Portugal |
| Income | Average of €3,680+/month over the last 3 months (4x €920) |
| Fee | €110 visa fee (MNE), plus any VFS service fee |
| Where to apply | Portuguese consulate or VFS centre for where you live |
| After arrival | Residence visa: AIMA residence permit; temporary stay: none |
Where the D8 comes from
Law 18/2022 amended Portugal's Foreigners Act (Law 23/2007) to add remote work as a reason for a temporary stay or residence visa. The rules took effect on 30 October 2022. The 'D8' label comes from the visa category code; the government's own pages call it a visa for remote professional activity or for digital nomads.
Who it suits
- US remote employees keeping their US job (see keeping your US job).
- Freelancers and contractors with clients outside Portugal (proof of income).
- Not people living on dividends, rent or pensions: that's the D7 (why).
Quick answers
- Does Portugal have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes, the D8 remote-work visa, available as a temporary stay visa (up to 1 year) or a residence visa.
- Can I keep my US job and move to Portugal on a D8 visa?
- Yes, that's the main use case, as long as your employer is outside Portugal and lets you work remotely from there.
- Which is easier, Spain or Portugal digital nomad visa?
- Portugal has no degree or experience rule and its income bar is the average of the last 3 months. Spain asks for a degree or 3 years' experience. Compare the numbers for your case.
What to do next
Run the free D8 eligibility check: it compares your income with €3,680/month, picks your consular post and builds your document list. Want a person to check the file? Standard review is $599 one-time.
Check my D8 eligibility (free)Sources
- MNE (Vistos): types of national visa
- MNE (Vistos): documents for residence visas, incl. remote work
- Diário da República (official gazette: Law 23/2007, Law 18/2022, minimum wage decree)
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.