Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal's D8 visa lets remote workers live in Portugal for up to a year while keeping their job with a foreign employer. Renewable, EU-mobile, and one of the cleanest paths to long-term EU residency for non-EU citizens.
Best for
- Remote employees of non-Portuguese companies
- Freelancers with stable cross-border income
- Travellers planning a 12-month base in the EU
Eligibility
- Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts with non-Portuguese clients
- Minimum monthly income of €3,680 (4× the 2026 minimum wage), evidenced over the prior 3 months; plus savings of ~€11,040
- Clean criminal record
- Health insurance valid in Portugal
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal
Application steps
- Apply at the Portuguese consulate in your country of residence with income, accommodation, and insurance proof
- Receive a 4-month entry visa, then enter Portugal
- Schedule a residence permit appointment with AIMA (formerly SEF)
- Receive a 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3 more
Tax considerations
After 183 days of residency you become Portuguese tax resident. The Non-Habitual Resident regime that previously offered a flat rate has been wound down; consult a Portuguese tax advisor before triggering residency. U.S. citizens still file worldwide income with the IRS.
This is general information and not tax advice. Confirm with a tax advisor licensed in your home country and Portugal before triggering residency.
Need EOR in Portugal?
Portugal mandates 14 salary payments (June and December subsidies are statutory, not bonuses) and effectively prohibits at-will termination. Every dismissal needs disciplinary cause or a redundancy procedure. Pick EOR over the DNV when the worker exceeds the income threshold or you need a compliant termination path.
HQ Simple services Portugal EOR through our vetted partner network. Direct EOR sits with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia.
Talk to us about EOR in PortugalA 20-minute call usually settles it: EOR if the worker is a local resident, DNV if they keep their home employer. We'll tell you which is cleaner.