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Digital Nomad Visa
The D8 visa, also referred to as the Portugal Digital Nomad visa, allows remote workers to legally establish themselves in Portugal through a streamlined and expedited process. By obtaining the D8 Visa, you can immerse yourself in the Portuguese lifestyle and take advantage of the numerous opportunities available for remote work, all while exploring the rich history and diverse regions of Portugal. If you're looking to move to Portugal as a digital nomad, the D8 Visa might be the perfect solution for you and your family.
Main Requirements:
3,480€ minimum monthly income outsite of Portugal
Over 10,440 in savings
Rent or buy residential property in Portugal
Over 10,440 in savings
Rent or buy residential property in Portugal
Who is this Visa for?
- Non-EU and non-EEA citizen
- Over 18 years
- No Criminal Record
- Remote worker
- Over 18 years
- No Criminal Record
- Remote worker
How does it work?
The D8 serves as both a “temporary stay” and a “residence visa” for digital nomads.
TEMPORARY STAY
This option allows you to live in Portugal for up to 1 year and allows you multiple entrees into the country. However it does not Grant the right to claim a residence permit and cannot be exteded.
RESIDENCE VISA
This is a two-entry residency visa valid for four months that allows obtaining a residence permit upon arrivel in Portugal. It enables the holder to secure a residence permit for two years, renewable for 3 year periods. Afte 5 years it can be converted into permanent residence or citizenship.
Residents under this permit need not to leave Portugal for more than 6 months in a row or 8 months in total during the PR validity period.
TEMPORARY STAY
This option allows you to live in Portugal for up to 1 year and allows you multiple entrees into the country. However it does not Grant the right to claim a residence permit and cannot be exteded.
RESIDENCE VISA
This is a two-entry residency visa valid for four months that allows obtaining a residence permit upon arrivel in Portugal. It enables the holder to secure a residence permit for two years, renewable for 3 year periods. Afte 5 years it can be converted into permanent residence or citizenship.
Residents under this permit need not to leave Portugal for more than 6 months in a row or 8 months in total during the PR validity period.
The Application Proceedure
1
Collection and organization of all necessary documentation;
2
Application Draft
3
Application Submission
4
The Portuguese consulate will request a binding opinion from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Entity (AIMA). In aproximately 60 days they will give a final answer.
5
The local consulate will stamp a temporary D8 visa on the applicants passport
6
The applicant travels to Portugal under the D8 temporary visa and waits for the final visit to the immigration department to convert the temporary visa to a final D8 residence visa.
7
After this appointment, the Residence Visa card is mailed to the Address of the applicant
Family Reunification
Members of the family of the holder of the residence permit obtained via a D8 visa are also entitled to a residence permit, based on family reunification statute. For this VISA are elligible spouses, children up to 30 years old and financially dependent parents.
To add family members to the visa application you must show sufficent savings:
- Extra 3132€ per child;
- Extra 5220€ per adult
To add family members to the visa application you must show sufficent savings:
- Extra 3132€ per child;
- Extra 5220€ per adult
Contact us
R João Infante, 104 Rc A 2750-384
Cascais, Portugal
Cascais, Portugal