D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal
2 years (renewable)
$100-$120
3-5 months
Medium
About this Visa
Portugal's D8 visa is for remote workers and digital nomads who earn money from outside Portugal. If you're not from Europe, this visa lets you live in Portugal legally while working for foreign companies or clients. The best part: after 5 years, you can become a Portuguese citizen and keep your original passport too. What you can do: Work remotely, bring your spouse and children, travel freely across 26 European countries, and build a life in Portugal. Why choose it: It's straightforward to get compared to most work visas, costs less than investment-based visas, and gives you a clear path to European citizenship.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for any foreign employer or client
- Bring spouse, children, and dependent parents
- Free public healthcare in Portugal
- Healthcare coverage in 26 European countries
- Travel visa-free to 26 Schengen countries (90 days per 6 months)
- Children born in Portugal get Portuguese citizenship
- Apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years (keep original passport)
- Open European bank accounts
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Cannot be EU, European, or Swiss citizen
- Must earn $4,097+ USD per month from remote work outside Portugal
- No criminal convictions in last 5 years
- Must have $12,296+ USD in savings
- Must secure housing in Portugal for 12+ months
- Income must be regular and consistent
- No serious health issues affecting community safety
Financial Requirement
Minimum $4,097 USD ($3,480 EUR) monthly income from remote work outside Portugal. Minimum $12,296 USD ($10,440 EUR) in savings. Add $6,153 USD per month and savings for spouse; $3,691 USD per month and $3,072 USD savings for each child.
Documents
- Valid PassportMust be valid for 6+ months
- Criminal Record CertificateFrom home country, officially translated, from last 5 years
- Proof of IncomeEmployment contract or freelance proof showing $4,097+ USD per month
- Bank StatementsLast 6 months showing $12,296+ USD saved
- Health InsuranceInternational insurance covering $32,400+ USD in emergencies
- Proof of HousingLease or deed for 12+ months in Portugal
- Police Permission LetterAuthorizing Portugal to check criminal record
- Passport Photos2 recent photos
- Family DocumentsFor spouse/children: marriage certificates, birth certificates, criminal records (all translated)