Is the digital nomad visa income requirement gross or net?

The MNE says average monthly income; posts generally look at gross earnings. Bring payslips and bank statements so both are visible.

What if I earn a bit less?

Below the average you'll likely be refused. Savings can strengthen a file but don't replace the income test; ask your post.

How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (the D8 income requirement)?

Updated 2026-11-12 · Income & work guide · Not legal advice

In 2026 Portugal's monthly minimum wage is €920, so four times that is €3,680 a month, about €44,160 over 12 months. For the D8 you show an average monthly income of at least that amount over the last 3 months, from remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal.

D8 income bar, 2026
Measure	Amount
Minimum wage (RMMG), monthly	€920
D8 threshold (4x), monthly	€3,680
Same over 12 months	€44,160
Period checked	Average of the last 3 months

Gross or net, euros or dollars

Officers compare your income with the euro figure. If you're paid in dollars, convert at the current rate and keep a margin: a weaker dollar can push a borderline average under the line.
The MNE text says 'average monthly income'; most posts read payslips' gross pay. Show both gross and net so there's no doubt.
Irregular freelancers: the three-month average is what counts, so a big invoice in one month can carry two slow ones. See freelancer proof.

Why the number changes every January

The threshold is a multiple of the national minimum wage, which the government updates by decree, usually for 1 January. Check the Diário da República for the current decree before you file.

Quick answers

How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage?: €3,680 a month in 2026 (4 x €920).
Is the digital nomad visa income requirement gross or net?: The MNE says average monthly income; posts generally look at gross earnings. Bring payslips and bank statements so both are visible.
What if I earn a bit less?: Below the average you'll likely be refused. Savings can strengthen a file but don't replace the income test; ask your post.

What to do next

Enter your income and household in the free D8 check: it shows the exact gap (if any) against the current threshold and what proof to bring. A human review of the full file is $599 one applicant, $999 family.

Check my income for the D8

Sources

Checked: 2026-11-12. Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.