Portugal · Nomad / Remote work
Portugal D8 nomad (temporary stay)
Income needed: €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110
Temporary stay visa for remote work outside Portugal (digital nomad, Art. 54(1)(i) REPSAE)
Checked against official sources on Rule changed 18 May 2026Change log
Key facts
D8 nomad (temporary stay) is a nomad / remote work route for Portugal. Applicants need income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110
- Government fees
- €110 ≈ $120
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €110 ≈ $120; income to show €3,680+/mo ≈ $4,110; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€110 ≈ $120
- EUR 110 (≈ $120)National visa processing fee.
Shown, not spent€3,680+/mo ≈ $4,110
- EUR 3,680 a month (≈ $4,110)Average monthly income of the last three months of at least four times the guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG, EUR920 (≈ $1,030) from 1 January 2026); applies to employed and independent remote work, with proof of tax residence.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
A temporary stay visa is not a residence authorization, and permanent residence requires five years on a temporary residence authorization (Art. 80).
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Legal residence on any visa counts toward the 10-year naturalisation period (7 for Portuguese-speaking and EU nationals), but this visa covers stays under one year.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
The consulate must decide this temporary stay visa within 30 days.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply at the Portuguese consulate.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Applications are made from outside Portugal, not after arriving
- Work rights are limited
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant works remotely, as an employee or independent provider, for a person or company domiciled or based outside Portugal.
What you must show1
- Average monthly income over the last three months of at least four times the RMMG, so EUR3,680 (≈ $4,110) (RMMG is EUR920 (≈ $1,030) from 1 January 2026).
Documents4
- Employees: an employment contract, a promise of contract or an employer declaration of the employment relationship.
- Independents: a company contract, a service contract or written proposal, or evidence of services to one or more clients.
- Document proving tax residence.
- Valid passport, travel insurance, criminal record certificate and a return ticket.
Steps1
- The visa is applied for at the Portuguese consular post and is decided within 30 days.
After you arrive1
- The visa is granted for the length of the stay, under one year, and is valid for multiple entries.
What happens at day 183
How Portugal decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax yearResidence by presence.
- Foreign-source income
Resident individuals are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income, at progressive rates from 12.5% up to 48% on the 2026 brackets set by the 2026 State Budget (Lei 73-A/2025: first bracket up to EUR 8,342, (≈ $9,320) top rate above EUR 86,634 (≈ $96,800)), plus an additional solidarity rate of 2.5% on taxable income above EUR 80,000 (≈ $89,400) and 5% above EUR 250,000 (≈ $279,000); non-residents are taxed on Portuguese-source income.
All tax rules for Portugal Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Valid passport, travel insurance, criminal record certificate and a return ticket
- Police certificate and civil documents
Valid passport, travel insurance, criminal record certificate and a return ticket
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Multiple-entry national temporary stay visa for people who work remotely, as employees or independent providers, for employers or clients outside Portugal, for a stay of less than one year. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least EUR 3,680 a month (≈ $4,110) · Average monthly income of the last three months of at least four times the guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG, EUR920 (≈ $1,030) from 1 January 2026); applies to employed and independent remote work, with proof of tax residence. 2 3
- A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120) · National visa processing fee. 4
Requirements
- The applicant works remotely, as an employee or independent provider, for a person or company domiciled or based outside Portugal. 1 2
- Average monthly income over the last three months of at least four times the RMMG, so EUR3,680 (≈ $4,110) (RMMG is EUR920 (≈ $1,030) from 1 January 2026). 2 3
- Employees: an employment contract, a promise of contract or an employer declaration of the employment relationship. 2
- Independents: a company contract, a service contract or written proposal, or evidence of services to one or more clients. 2
- Document proving tax residence. 2
- Valid passport, travel insurance, criminal record certificate and a return ticket. 2
- The visa is applied for at the Portuguese consular post and is decided within 30 days. 1 2
- The visa is granted for the length of the stay, under one year, and is valid for multiple entries. 1
Stay
- Temporary stay visa granted for the length of the stay, which is under one year, valid for multiple entries.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal only.
Family
Family members can accompany the holder on a temporary stay visa for accompanying family (Art. 54(1)(h)).
Official sources
- Lei n.º 23/2007 (Foreigners Law, REPSAE), consolidated text current to Lei n.º 62/2026 of 10 September 2026 · Procuradoria-Geral Distrital de Lisboa (consolidated legislation) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-09-10
- Temporary stay visa documents (national visas) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal · checked 2026-10-12
- 2026 guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG) EUR920, Decreto-Lei 139/2025 · DGERT · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-05-26
- National visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Portuguese visa portal · checked 2026-10-12
- Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 of 18 May (amends the Nationality Law, Law 37/81) · Diário da República / Assembleia da República · checked 2026-10-11
D8 nomad (temporary stay) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8 nomad (temporary stay) | Needs income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110 | – | Limited |
| D8 nomad visa | Needs income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110 | 2 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Spain | Needs income of €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730 | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Digital nomad visa Italy | Needs income from €25k a year ≈ $28k | 1 yr, renewable | No local work |
| Digital nomad visa Greece | Needs income of €3,500+ a month ≈ $3,910 | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the D8 nomad (temporary stay)?
Income of at least EUR 3,680 a month (≈ $4,110). Average monthly income of the last three months of at least four times the guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG, EUR920 (≈ $1,030) from 1 January 2026); applies to employed and independent remote work, with proof of tax residence. A fee of EUR 110 (≈ $120). National visa processing fee.
How long can I stay on the D8 nomad (temporary stay)?
Temporary stay visa granted for the length of the stay, which is under one year, valid for multiple entries.
How long does the D8 nomad (temporary stay) take to process?
The consulate must decide this temporary stay visa within 30 days.
Can I work on the D8 nomad (temporary stay)?
Limited. Remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal only.
Can I bring my family on the D8 nomad (temporary stay)?
Family members can accompany the holder on a temporary stay visa for accompanying family (Art.
Who can apply for the D8 nomad (temporary stay)?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the D8 nomad (temporary stay) lead to permanent residence in Portugal?
Time on the D8 nomad (temporary stay) doesn't count toward permanent residence in Portugal. Time on the D8 nomad (temporary stay) counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are D8 nomad (temporary stay) holders taxed in Portugal?
No special regime in our records is tied to the D8 nomad (temporary stay). The standard rules apply: Resident individuals are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income, at progressive rates from 12.5% up to 48% on the 2026 brackets set by the 2026 State Budget (Lei 73-A/2025: first bracket up to EUR 8,342, (≈ $9,320) top rate above EUR 86,634 (≈ $96,800)), plus an additional solidarity rate of 2.5% on taxable income above EUR 80,000 (≈ $89,400) and 5% above EUR 250,000 (≈ $279,000); non-residents are taxed on Portuguese-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Lei n.º 23/2007 (Foreigners Law, REPSAE), consolidated text current to Lei n.º 62/2026 of 10 September 2026 · Procuradoria-Geral Distrital de Lisboa (consolidated legislation) · checked 2026-10-10
- Temporary stay visa documents (national visas) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal · checked 2026-10-12
- 2026 guaranteed minimum monthly wage (RMMG) EUR920, Decreto-Lei 139/2025 · DGERT · checked 2026-10-10
- National visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Portuguese visa portal · checked 2026-10-12
- Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 of 18 May (amends the Nationality Law, Law 37/81) · Diário da República / Assembleia da República · checked 2026-10-11
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