Digital nomad visa
Portugal
D8 — visto de trabalho remoto
Verified August 28, 2026 against official sources
Programme conditions
National long-stay visa: either a Temporary Stay Visa for remote work/'digital nomads' (valid for stays of less than a year, allows multiple entries) or a Residency Visa for remote work/'digital nomads' (valid for 4 months, allows two entries, after which a residence permit must be obtained)
Who qualifies
Foreign citizens exercising a professional activity remotely ('digital nomads')
Entries
Temporary stay visas allow multiple entries; residency visas allow two entries
Taxes & renewal
Renewal and residence
The holder of a residency visa is required to apply for a residency permit with AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) during the visa's 4-month validity period
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave and re-enter?
Temporary stay visas allow multiple entries; residency visas allow two entries
Programme at a glance
- Duration
- up to 1 year (temporary stay) or a residence path
- Income
- 4× minimum wage (≈€3.5k/mo)
- Stay
- Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year; residency visas are valid for a period of 4 months