Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (D8): Live & Work Remotely in Europe

Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to legally live and work remotely in Portugal—ideal for freelancers, remote employees, and independent professionals.


📌 Why Choose the D8 Visa?


📝 Eligibility Requirements (2025 Update)

  1. Age & Nationality: Over 18, non-EU/EEA/Swiss

  2. Remote Work Proof: Employment contract, invoices, or freelance agreements with foreign clients reddit.com+7jobbatical.com+7reddit.com+7

  3. Minimum Income:

  4. Savings Buffer: Around €10,440 in personal funds, plus dependent allowances reddit.com+2migroot.io+2jobbatical.com+2

  5. Health Insurance: Travel coverage €30,000; later local insurance upon permit application visaguide.world+8migroot.io+8reddit.com+8

  6. Clean Criminal Record + accommodation proof (min. 12-month lease) visaguide.world+6globalcitizensolutions.com+6reddit.com+6

  7. NIF & Bank Account: Required for residency stage reddit.com+15movingto.com+15portugal.com+15


🛠️ Application Steps

Stage Description
  1. Apply at Consulate
Submit passport, photos, contract, bank statements, insurance, accommodation, criminal record; visa fee ~€75–90 nomadsembassy.com+2schengenvisainfo.com+2reddit.com+2businessinsider.com+3visaguide.world+3schengenvisainfo.com+3
2. Enter Portugal Visa valid for 120 days or Temporary Stay visa (1 year)
3. Residency Permit (SEF/AIMA) Within 120 days: provide NIF, bank account, NISS, proof of income/accommodation, fee ~€170–320
4. Receive Residence Card 2-year permit, renewable up to 5 years

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Reunification

Eligible dependents include:


⏱️ Processing Timeframe


💡 Tips from Nomads

“Portugal’s D8 involves two paperwork stages… hiring a lawyer can streamline accommodation, insurance, and AIMA steps.” reddit.com+13washingtonpost.com+13migroot.io+13

Reddit users confirm SEF takes ~2 weeks post-appointment, and warns against leaving Portugal mid-process.


💰 Cost of Living & Social Security


✅ Why Work with Borderless Lawyers?

  • Tailored document prep (contracts, banking, insurance)

  • Appointment handling with embassy and AIMA

  • NIF, NISS, and bank account setup

  • Family visa support and renewals

  • Tax residency guidance under current rules

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