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How much income do I need for a family on the Portugal D8 visa?

Updated · Income & work guide · Not legal advice

Start from €3,680 a month for the main applicant, then add about €460 for a spouse or partner (50% of the minimum wage) and about €276 per child (30%). That gives roughly €4,140 for a couple and €4,692 for a couple with two children in 2026; posts apply the family uplift differently, so confirm with yours.

Estimated household income, 2026 (TODO-VERIFY uplift with your post)
HouseholdMonthly income
Single applicant€3,680
Applicant + 1 child€3,956
Couple€4,140
Couple + 1 child€4,416
Couple + 2 children€4,692

Where the percentages come from

Portugal's general means-of-subsistence rules (Portaria 1563/2007) count a second adult at 50% and each child at 30% of the minimum wage. Consulates use that logic for family members of D8 applicants, but some apply the percentages to a different base. Treat this table as an estimate and get your post's figure in writing if you're close.

If you're short

  • Show savings in addition to income: it doesn't replace the test, but it helps.
  • Check whether your partner has their own remote income (combining incomes).
  • Apply alone first and bring the family by reunification later.

Quick answers

How much income do I need for a family on the Portugal D8 visa?
Roughly €4,140/month for a couple and €4,692 with two children in 2026, using the 50%/30% uplift. Confirm with your post.
Do children under 6 pay the visa fee?
No, the MNE exempts children under 6 from the national visa fee.
Does my partner need insurance and a criminal record too?
Yes, each family member needs insurance; adults also need criminal record certificates.

What to do next

The Family plan ($999) covers you, your partner and children: household income check, documents per person and priority review. Start with the free check.

Check my family's D8 income

Sources

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