Income required
€3,680/month
Digital Nomad Visa · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (2026): income, cost & how to apply
Figures verified · July 2026The D8: four-month visa that converts into a renewable residence permit.
Stay
4-mo visa → 2-yr permit
Government fees
≈ €90 + €170
Basis of the income figure
4× the Portuguese national minimum wage. With the 2026 minimum wage at €920/month, that's €3,680/month; the figure rises every January when the wage is updated.Do you qualify? Check in 10 seconds
Family maths: Family members can be included (spouse, dependent children), each adding to the means you must show. Consulates commonly work from social-support-index multiples per dependent. (This checker applies no single published uplift — the verdict below uses the base threshold.)
Requirements at a glance
- Non-EU/EEA citizen doing remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal
- Average monthly income ≥ 4× minimum wage (€3,680 in 2026) over the last 3 months
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal and a Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Savings cushion (commonly ~12× minimum wage) and health insurance
- Clean criminal record; you'll authorise a Portuguese records check
How to apply
- Get a NIF and open the paperwork trail (many applicants also open a Portuguese bank account).
- Apply for the D8 at the Portuguese consulate serving your residence, with income proof, accommodation, insurance, and criminal record.
- Enter Portugal on the 4-month visa and attend your AIMA appointment for the 2-year residence permit.
- Renew (3 more years), then consider permanent residency at the 5-year mark.
Money: savings alternative & taxes
Savings route. Expect to also show savings — a common guideline is 12× the minimum wage (≈ €11,000) in a bank account, more with dependents.
Tax. Standard progressive rates once tax-resident. The old NHR scheme is closed; its narrower successor (IFICI, 20% flat for listed professions) may apply to some — check eligibility before assuming any break.
Processing time. Officially 60 days for the visa; in practice 2–4 months including the appointment backlog, then the AIMA appointment for the residence card.
Worth knowing: There are two nomad-adjacent routes: the D8 (remote work) and the D7 (passive income). If your income is salary/freelance from abroad, the D8 is the one you want.
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Get matched with a lawyerFrequently asked questions
How much do I need to earn for Portugal's D8 digital nomad visa in 2026?
€3,680 per month — defined as four times the national minimum wage (€920 in 2026). The threshold rises each January with the wage. Plan for a savings buffer on top, commonly around €11,000.
What's the difference between Portugal's D7 and D8 visas?
The D8 is for active remote income — salaries or freelance work for foreign employers/clients. The D7 is for passive income (pensions, rents, dividends) with a much lower threshold tied to the minimum wage. Remote workers should apply for the D8.
Does Portugal still have the NHR tax regime?
The classic NHR closed to new entrants. Its successor, IFICI (sometimes called 'NHR 2.0'), offers a 20% flat rate but only for a defined list of qualifying professions and activities — many remote workers won't fit. Verify your eligibility with a Portuguese tax advisor before factoring it in.
Does the D8 lead to permanent residency or citizenship?
Yes — the D8 converts to a residence permit, and after five years of legal residence you can apply for permanent residency (citizenship rules have their own requirements and have been under political revision; check the current state when you get close).
Primary source: Portuguese visa portal (MNE) / AIMA. Thresholds tied to wages or salaries change every year — the figures above were verified July 2026. Travel insurance that satisfies visa requirements: nomad insurance from ~€2/day.