PT · Europe
Portugal for digital nomads
Tiled streets. The Atlantic as your backdrop.
The remote-work pathway, commonly called D8, requires distinguishing temporary stay from residence. Its income reference changes with minimum wage; entry visa and subsequent permit are different stages.
Lisbon · Porto · Atlantic coast
Overview
- Financial reference
- €3,680/month · mainland 2026 reference
- Duration
- Initial 2-year residence (AIMA)
- Family
- Reunification: check pathway and resources
- Currency
- EUR
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Visa
Visa guide: Portugal
Requirements, application routes, documents and points to keep in mind.
Read the visa guideTaxes
Taxes and tax residence: Portugal
Residence under the income tax code. Tax residence, special regimes and questions for your adviser.
Read the tax guideCities
Remote-work bases in Portugal: monthly budget, internet and safety.
Prepare your move to Portugal
Travel and health insurance
Medical cover for long stays.
- SafetyWingOfficial site
- GenkiOfficial site
- World NomadsOfficial site
Banking and money transfers
Get paid, convert and spend abroad.
- WiseOfficial site
- RevolutOfficial site
eSIM and internet
Data from the moment you land.
- AiraloOfficial site
- HolaflyOfficial site
Tax advisers and gestorías
Tax residence and paperwork with a professional.
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