Portugal Digital nomad visa
Portugal had launched a Digital nomad or entrepreneur visa for those with a location-independent job. If you’re seeking a beautiful place to live with a low cost of living, great weather, and a superb location for travel, Portugal is waiting for you. Here’s your guide to living in Portugal as a digital nomad, freelancer, or remote worker.
Remote workers who make at least €3040 a month can apply to Portugal's new 'digital-nomad visa'.
The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa is divided into two categories.
Temporary Stay Visa
The temporary stay visa is a great fit if you want to try out Portugal for a short time (but longer than the 90 day Schengen tourist allowance), without committing to becoming a long-term resident
Residence Visa
This option is for remote workers who prefer a longer stay in Portugal, with the goal of getting residency.
It’s also suitable for those who want to start their journey towards Portuguese citizenship.
Visas Available for Digital Nomads
Like other European countries, Portugal has announced a specific visa program for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, freelancers, or remote workers. However, the Digital nomad visa — also known as the entrepreneur visa — is likely the best route for anyone who has a location-independent income outside of Portugal.
The Digital nomad visa is valid for two entries and allows the holder to stay in Portugal for an initial 4-month period, assuming they don’t qualify for a regular 90-day tourist visa.
However, after that 4-month period expires, the Digital nomad visa also allows you to obtain a residence permit in Portugal for two years. Following this period, you can renew your visa for another 3 years. Following this, you can obtain a permanent residence permit after 5 years.
If you’re interested in living in Portugal on a medium to long-term basis, then you should consider the Digital nomad visa.
- Processing time: 60 days
Benefits of Portugal as a residence for digital nomads
Weather
Soft Climate and up to 300 sunny days per annum
Ocean! And that means great seafood, breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, surfing and other water activities.
Affordable housing
Absence of heavy industry and low pollution rates
Affordable Housing
Flexibility
Open-minded, modern government that provides support for new initiatives and facilitates development programs for start-ups and commerce
Money and taxation
One of the cheapest countries to live in the EU
Flexible taxation and exemptions under NHR regime for newcomers
Medicare and life
High quality healthcare
Very high quality of life
Community
Super-friendly locals with the majority proficient in English
One of the lowest crime rates and highest security rates in EU
Who is eligible for a new Visa and Residency Permit for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)
Below we`ll list the most key requirements
- Your monthly income is minimum €3040
Document Requirements for Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
- Possess a valid passport that is valid for six months after your Digital nomad visa expires
- Submit evidence of your accommodation (either a rental agreement for 12+ month)
- Submit two passport-sized photos according to the Schengen visa application photo requirements
- Submit a cover letter stating the reason behind your stay
- Submit the Digital nomad Visa Application Form that can be found here
- Provide proof of income
- Obtain a Portuguese NIF Online (Numero de Identifcacao Fiscal) which enables you to do any activity regarding business or financial transactions
- Open a Portuguese bank account which is required for your funds to be valid.
- Possess a clean criminal record
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FAQ
This digital nomad visa allows remote workers, whether independent or under an employment contract, to work from Portugal to entities with domicile or head offices located outside the national territory without needing another kind of visa.
In situations of employment contract, the digital nomad visa application must be accompanied by documents proving fiscal residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly remunerations - €3040 (minimum monthly income 760x4) and by one of the following documents:
- The employment contract;
- The promise of the employment contract;
- Statement from the employer proving the employment relationship.
In the case of self-employment, the application must be accompanied by documents proving tax residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly remunerations - €3040 (minimum monthly income 760x4) and by one of the following documents:
- Memorandum of association;
- Service provision contract or proposal of service provision contract;
- Document demonstrating the services provided to one or more entities.
In addition to creating the visas, including the digital nomad visa mentioned above, the visa process in other situations was simplified.