{"id":4904,"date":"2026-08-24T19:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/araujoassociados.pt\/?p=4904"},"modified":"2026-08-24T22:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T21:44:49","slug":"digital-nomad-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/araujoassociados.pt\/en\/immigration-nationality\/digital-nomad-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"D8 Visa in Portugal &#8211; Requirements for Digital Nomads"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4904\" class=\"elementor elementor-4904 elementor-4903\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47ed8dfc elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"47ed8dfc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39829ada\" data-id=\"39829ada\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-530d3246 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"530d3246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">D8 Visa in Portugal &#8211; Requirements for Digital Nomads<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f0ed0d animated-slow elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"59f0ed0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf365c elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7cf365c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-883573c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>August 24, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-cd52568 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">Immigration and Nationality<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39159ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39159ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a232f2 animated-slow elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a232f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The D8 visa, officially known as the Residence Visa for the Exercise of Professional Activity Provided Remotely Outside National Territory, was created in 2022 to allow professionals carrying out remote activity for employers or clients based outside Portugal to legally reside in the country while maintaining that international professional activity. This article falls within the <a href=\"\/en\/immigration-nationality\/\">Immigration and Nationality<\/a> practice area at Ara\u00fajo &amp; Associados.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What is the D8 visa<\/h2>\n\n<p>Unlike visas linked to carrying out professional activity for Portuguese employers, the D8 is based on the applicant demonstrating that they maintain a professional relationship, whether as an employee or as an independent service provider, with entities based outside Portugal, and that this activity can be carried out remotely from national territory. The regime is administered by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).<\/p>\n\n<h2>Who can apply for the D8 visa<\/h2>\n\n<p>Third-country nationals who typically fall into one of the following profiles may apply for the D8 visa:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Employees with an employment contract with an employer based outside Portugal, who carry out their activity through remote working;<\/li>\n<li>Independent service providers or freelancers with recurring clients based outside Portugal;<\/li>\n<li>Self-employed professionals whose activity is carried out entirely by telematic means, for foreign entities or clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A common condition for these profiles is that the source of remuneration is predominantly external to Portugal, this visa not being intended for professionals whose activity is directed mainly at Portuguese clients or entities.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Two routes: temporary stay or residence<\/h2>\n\n<p>The digital nomad visa may be applied for under two distinct routes, with different legal implications. The temporary stay route grants a stay in Portugal for a limited, renewable period, but does not confer a residence permit or count towards naturalisation purposes.<\/p>\n\n<p>The route geared towards obtaining a residence permit, by contrast, allows for the formalisation of a residence title with AIMA, making it the relevant route for those who may wish, in future, to assess the possibility of applying for Portuguese nationality. The choice between the two routes should be considered in light of the applicant&#8217;s intended length of stay in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Income requirement<\/h2>\n\n<p>The regime requires proof of average monthly income equal to four times the national minimum wage, indexed annually. In 2026, this reference value stands at \u20ac3,680 per month for the main applicant, calculated on the basis of the \u20ac920 national minimum wage in force that year.<\/p>\n\n<p>Where the application includes family reunification, an additional income requirement applies for each family member included, with the specific percentage varying according to the degree of kinship. As these values are indexed to the national minimum wage and subject to annual updates, it is advisable to confirm the value in force at the time the application is submitted.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Required documentation<\/h2>\n\n<p>The D8 visa application generally includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Completed visa application form;<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport;<\/li>\n<li>Employment contract, service agreements or other documentation proving the remote professional relationship with a foreign entity;<\/li>\n<li>Bank statements and tax returns demonstrating the regularity and amount of income earned in the months prior to the application;<\/li>\n<li>Proof of accommodation in Portugal;<\/li>\n<li>Criminal record certificate from the country of residence, duly legalised or apostilled;<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance valid for Portuguese territory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Process and timeframes<\/h2>\n\n<p>The D8 visa application is submitted to the Portuguese consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant&#8217;s area of residence in their home country, or to an authorised service centre. Once the visa is obtained, the applicant formalises the residence permit in Portugal with AIMA, by prior appointment. Scheduling and decision timeframes vary according to the consulate or competent department and the volume of cases being processed at any given time, so it is not possible to give a uniform timeframe applicable to all proceedings.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The D8 visa and Portuguese nationality<\/h2>\n\n<p>Only the residence route of the D8 visa counts towards the period of legal residence required for naturalisation; the temporary stay route does not have this effect. The general period of legal residence required for most applicants was changed by the Nationality Law reform in force since 18 May 2026, now standing at ten years, reduced to seven years for nationals of European Union member states and of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). We set out the grounds and requirements for naturalisation in the article <a href=\"\/en\/portuguese-citizenship\/\">Portuguese Citizenship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The D8 visa and other residence routes<\/h2>\n\n<p>For applicants whose income comes from passive sources, such as pensions, rental income or dividends, rather than remote professional activity, the most suitable route may be the D7 visa. For applicants wishing to obtain residence through a qualifying investment in Portugal, there is the programme described in the article <a href=\"\/en\/golden-visa-portugal\/\">Golden Visa in Portugal<\/a>. The choice between these routes depends on the applicant&#8217;s specific professional and financial profile.<\/p>\n\n<h2>About Ara\u00fajo &amp; Associados<\/h2>\n\n<p>In operation since 1980, with offices in Porto and Lisbon, Ara\u00fajo &amp; Associados handles immigration proceedings for clients from more than 31 countries, providing legal advice in Portuguese, English, French, German and Spanish.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about the D8 visa<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e5018fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e5018fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e77c171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2e77c171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2e77c171\" data-scroll-on-click=\"yes\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-custom-id-offset=\"120\" data-accordion-id=\"2e77c171\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"contencioso-arbitragem\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7791\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the difference between the D8 visa and the D7 visa?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7791\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"contencioso-arbitragem\"><p>The D8 visa is based on demonstrating a remote professional relationship with a foreign entity, while the D7 visa is based on own income of a passive nature, such as pensions, rental income or dividends. The choice between the two depends on the specific source of the applicant&#8217;s income.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"direito-imobiliario\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7792\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I apply for the D8 visa if I work for Portuguese clients?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7792\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"direito-imobiliario\"><p>The regime is intended for professionals whose remote activity is carried out for entities or clients based outside Portugal. Anyone whose activity is directed predominantly at Portuguese clients or entities should assess other residence routes better suited to their situation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"imigracao-nacionalidade\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7793\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the D8 visa allow me to include my family?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7793\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"imigracao-nacionalidade\"><p>Yes, through the family reunification process, which may involve additional income requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"direito-desporto\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7794\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the difference between the temporary stay route and the residence route of the D8?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7794\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"direito-desporto\"><p>The temporary stay route allows a limited, renewable stay in Portugal, but does not count towards naturalisation purposes. The route geared towards a residence permit allows the applicant to obtain a residence title with AIMA, making it the relevant route for those who may wish, in future, to assess Portuguese nationality.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"direito-administrativo-contratacao-publica\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7795\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What documents prove the income required for the D8?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7795\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"direito-administrativo-contratacao-publica\"><p>Generally, employment or service contracts, bank statements and tax returns for the months prior to the application, demonstrating the regularity and external origin of the income earned.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"urbanismo\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7796\"><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the D8 visa give access to Portuguese nationality?<\/h3><span class=\"fa-toggle fa-toggle-svg eaa-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"#000000\" width=\"800px\" height=\"800px\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" id=\"Flat\"><path d=\"M128,180a3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1-2.82861-1.17139l-80-80.00024a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722-5.65674L128,170.34326l77.17139-77.17163a4.00009,4.00009,0,0,1,5.65722,5.65674l-80,80.00024A3.98881,3.98881,0,0,1,128,180Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7796\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"urbanismo\"><p>Indirectly, and only through the residence route. Once the period of legal residence required by the Nationality Law has elapsed, currently ten years for most applicants, or seven years for nationals of the European Union and the CPLP, the holder may assess the possibility of applying for naturalisation, subject to compliance with the other applicable legal requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f9cae1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f9cae1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3baaffa5 animated-slow elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3baaffa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Contact us<\/h2><p>For further information about the D8 visa, or to schedule a legal consultation, you can contact us through our Porto or Lisbon offices, by telephone, e-mail or through the form available on the website. 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