Portugal digital nomad visa

The Portugal digital nomad visa (D8) is for people who work remotely for an employer or clients located outside Portugal. The key condition is an average monthly income over the last 3 months of at least 4 minimum wages: €3,680 a month in 2026 (4 × €920). There are two versions: a temporary stay visa of up to 1 year, or a residence visa after which AIMA issues a permit for 2 years, renewable for 3 years. Facts checked against the MNE and AIMA websites on 9 October 2026.

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D8 conditions at a glance

D8 documents

Employees

• employment contract, promise of contract or employer declaration confirming the employment link;
• proof of average income for the last 3 months;
• tax residence document.

Freelancers and business owners

• company agreement, service contract or a written service proposal;
• a document showing services provided to one or more clients;
• proof of average income for the last 3 months and of tax residence.

General documents for any national visa: application form, 2 photos, a passport valid for 3 months after the planned return, travel insurance and an apostilled criminal record certificate. The consulate may request further documents at its discretion.

Temporary stay or residence

The MNE offers digital nomads two kinds of national visa. The temporary stay visa lasts up to 1 year and suits people who want to live and work from Portugal without moving to a permit. The residence visa is the one used to apply to AIMA: it leads to the 2-year permit, its renewal and later permanent residence. Income and document requirements are the same for both: 4 minimum wages on average over the last 3 months and proof of tax residence. If the goal is relocating with family and building towards permanent status, we choose the residence visa.

AIMA permit after entry

A D8 residence visa holder applies to AIMA with: a passport, the valid visa, a declaration from the foreign employer or client confirming the employment link or service relationship, and a declaration of residential address in Portugal stating the basis for using the home. The permit lasts 2 years, then renews for 3 years. After 5 years, permanent residence opens up.

Tax for digital nomads

After the move you may become a Portuguese tax resident: more than 183 days of presence, or a home you intend to keep as a habitual residence. The NHR regime is closed to new residents. IFICI, with a 20% rate for 10 years, is available only for qualifying activities on the official list and requires confirmation by the competent body. Crystal Tax models the tax on your income.

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Sources (as of 9 October 2026): MNE: residence visa, digital nomads; MNE: temporary stay visa; MNE: 2026 minimum wage; AIMA: remote work permit; Tax Benefits Statute, Art. 58-A (IFICI).