D8 · Digital Nomad

D8 Visa: Digital Nomad

Last verified: 2026-08-02

Overview

For non-EU citizens who work remotely for entities outside Portugal.

Carry out professional activity remotely for entity/entities or client(s) domiciled or based outside Portugal.
Employee
Provide an employment contract or employer declaration proving the employment relationship.
Self-employed / freelancer
Provide a partnership agreement, services contract, or document proving services rendered to one or more entities.
Minimum average monthly income of €3,680, calculated from income earned in the last 3 months.
Prove tax residence outside Portugal at the time of application.
Have sufficient means of subsistence.
Have accommodation arrangements in Portugal.
Meet the general entry and residence conditions, including no legal bar to entering/staying in Portugal.

General documents9

Completed and signed national visa application form
2 recent passport-style photographs
Valid passport or other travel document, valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay. Copy of the passport biographical page
If applying in a country other than the country of nationality, proof of lawful status in that country (Optional)
Criminal record certificate from the country of nationality or from the country where the applicant has lived for more than one year
Authorisation/request to consult the Portuguese criminal record
Valid travel insurance covering urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation
Proof of accommodation arrangements in Portugal
Proof of means of subsistence

Professional documents — employee1

Employment contract, or employer declaration proving the employment relationship

Freelancer / independent professional1

One of the following: partnership agreement; services contract; or document proving services rendered to one or more entities

1
PreparationOnline
Confirm eligibility
Confirm you meet the visa requirements and gather your core documents.
2
PreparationIn person
Secure accommodation
Obtain proof of accommodation in Portugal (rental or ownership).
3
ConsulateOnline
Book Consulate / VFS
Book your appointment at the Portuguese consulate or VFS centre in your country of residence.
https://visa.vfsglobal.com
4
ConsulateIn person
Submit the application
Attend and submit the national visa application with all required documents.
5
ConsulateOnline
Visa decision
Await the decision. The legal visa processing period is typically 60 days.
6
ArrivalIn person
Enter Portugal
Travel on the D visa and prepare the residence-permit stage with AIMA.
7
AIMAOnline
Check AIMA appointment
Confirm or await your biometrics / attendance appointment with AIMA.
https://aima.gov.pt
8
AIMAIn person
AIMA appointment
Attend AIMA for biometrics and to complete the residence-permit application.
9
AIMAOnline
Receive residence permit
Receive the residence card and confirm renewal timelines.

Prazo / Timeline

Variable — legal visa period: 60 days; then the AIMA procedure follows

Custo / Cost

€110 visa + approx. €247.30 AIMA + documentary/VFS costs when applicable

Renovação / Renewal

2 years → 3 years → permanent residence at 5 years

Fiscal / Tax

Assess NHR eligibility

Perfil / Profile

Developers, designers, marketers, remote consultants