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Portugal
Digital Nomad Visa and residence permit
€3,680 per month
Minimum income
Minimum income
2 years
Validity of the first residence permit
Validity of the first residence permit
Schengen Area
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
5 years
Lifetime permanent residence available
Lifetime permanent residence available
Portugal launched the Digital Nomad Visa on October 30th, 2022. The visa allows foreigners to enter the country and apply for a residence permit.
Digital nomads must prove a monthly income of at least €3,680 and either buy or rent property for living.
Applicants can choose between two types of visas: a temporary one valid for a year or a national visa that enables them to obtain a two-year residence permit.
Digital nomads must prove a monthly income of at least €3,680 and either buy or rent property for living.
Applicants can choose between two types of visas: a temporary one valid for a year or a national visa that enables them to obtain a two-year residence permit.
After five years of residence in Portugal, one can apply for permanent residency, and five years later, for citizenship.
Family members may join the main applicant under the same status, including a spouse, children, and parents.
Family members may join the main applicant under the same status, including a spouse, children, and parents.
7 benefits of Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
- Fast process
An investor’s application is reviewed within approximately 8—10 weeks. The process is carried out entirely remotely and takes from 2 months. - Low costs
The minimum investment is $90,000, making it one of the most affordable citizenship programs in the world. For comparison, Vanuatu requires $130,000, and Nauru requires $105,000. - Citizenship for the whole familyA spouse, children, and parents of the main applicant can obtain citizenship together with them. Relatives may also be added after the passport has been issued.
- Fast‑track to Portuguese citizenshipAs a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), São Tomé and Príncipe offers investors a shortcut to Portuguese citizenship, reducing the naturalization period from 10 years to just 7.
- Banking accessibilityIndividuals living in São Tomé and Príncipe are permitted to establish bank accounts, maintain savings, and execute cross-border financial transactions.
- Business opportunitiesBusiness opportunities
The country combines a strategic location with low labour costs. Entrepreneurs establish companies in green energy, logistics, and agribusiness. - No residence requirementsThere is no obligation to reside in or visit São Tomé and Príncipe at any stage of the citizenship process. Furthermore, applicants are not tested on their proficiency in the local language, nor are they required to demonstrate knowledge of the country's history or culture.
Requirements to apply for the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Over 18 years old
No criminal record
Citizen of a country outside the EU or EEA
Employed remotely with a monthly income of at least €3,680
Owns or rents property in Portugal
No criminal record
Citizen of a country outside the EU or EEA
Employed remotely with a monthly income of at least €3,680
Owns or rents property in Portugal
No criminal record
In official marriage or partnership with the main applicant
In official marriage or partnership with the main applicant
Up to 21 years old
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Enrolled in a school or university
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Enrolled in a school or university
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Requirements for obtaining Portugal Digital Nomad Visa and residence permit
Request
Income — €3,680+ per month
Income — €3,680+ per month
Details
Applicants must prove remote income earned outside Portugal that is at least four times the national minimum wage, which in 2026 is €920 per month.
Acceptable income sources include employment, entrepreneurship, or self‑employment.
The income requirement does not depend on the number of family members included in the application.
Applicants must prove remote income earned outside Portugal that is at least four times the national minimum wage, which in 2026 is €920 per month.
Acceptable income sources include employment, entrepreneurship, or self‑employment.
The income requirement does not depend on the number of family members included in the application.
Savings — €11,040+
Applicants must provide a bank statement from a Portuguese account showing a balance of at least €11,040.
The amount increases by 50% for a spouse, €5,520, and by 30% for each child, €3,312.
The amount increases by 50% for a spouse, €5,520, and by 30% for each child, €3,312.
Savings — €11,040+
Applicants must provide a bank statement from a Portuguese account showing a balance of at least €11,040.
The amount increases by 50% for a spouse, €5,520, and by 30% for each child, €3,312.
The amount increases by 50% for a spouse, €5,520, and by 30% for each child, €3,312.
Property rental or purchase
Applicants must confirm their residential address in Portugal by buying or renting a property. A lease agreement must be valid for at least 12 months.
There are no specific requirements for the value or size of the property.
There are no specific requirements for the value or size of the property.
Government fees — €290+
Applicants pay several state fees:
- visa application — €120+;
- residence permit application processing — €90+;
- residence card issuance — €80+.
Health insurance
To obtain a Digital Nomad Visa, applicants must have travel insurance.
When applying for a residence permit, they need Portuguese health insurance with coverage of at least €30,000.
When applying for a residence permit, they need Portuguese health insurance with coverage of at least €30,000.
Key documents to apply for a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa and residence permit
- Passport
- Visa application form
- Two colour photographs
- Employment or service contract
- Bank statement showing a monthly income of at least €3,680
- Proof of savings in a bank account — at least €11,040
- Tax payment documents, such as a tax return
- Tax payment documents, such as a tax return
- Police clearance certificate from the country of residence
- Proof of family ties for dependants — marriage or birth certificate
- Property lease agreement or ownership certificate
- Health insurance policy
- Portuguese taxpayer number
- Social security number
How to obtain residence permit in Portugal: step‑by‑step process
Head office lawyers verify that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa. The compliance department specialists conduct this assessment.
The Portuguese taxpayer number, or NIF, is the main identification document after a passport. It is required for most formal procedures, including signing a rental agreement or visiting a doctor.
Passportivity clients obtain their NIF remotely through a local representative in Portugal who acts under a power of attorney.
Passportivity clients obtain their NIF remotely through a local representative in Portugal who acts under a power of attorney.
The client decides whether to rent or buy a property. In both cases, Passportivity real estate specialists offer suitable options for renting or purchasing a home. Properties can be selected remotely or during a visit to Portugal.
Purchasing property may take up to two months, while finding a rental home usually takes only a few days.
The Head office lawyers assist the client and their family in preparing the required documents and completing application forms. Applicants submit their visa documents at the Portuguese consulate in their country of citizenship or residence.
The Portuguese consulate reviews visa applications within an average of 60 days. Once approved, the applicant receives a passport with a visa sticker indicating the appointment date with the Portuguese migration authority to apply for a residence permit.
The Digital Nomad Visa is valid for four months. During this period, the applicant must travel to Portugal and submit a residence permit application to the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, AIMA.
On the scheduled date, the applicant visits AIMA, provides biometric data, and submits the same set of documents as for the visa application, except for travel insurance, which must be replaced with Portuguese health insurance.
Residence permit applications must be submitted in person.
Residence permit applications must be submitted in person.
Once the application is approved, the residence permit card is delivered to the applicant’s registered Portuguese address. It may also be collected in person or by Passportivity lawyers under a power of attorney.
Additional services
Digital nomads turn to us for additional services after obtaining a residence permit in Portugal, for example, to renew their residence card. Available services include:
- Obtaining an individual taxpayer number, NIF
- Obtaining a social security number, NISS
- Residence permit renewal
- Family reunification assistance
- Opening a personal bank account
- Assistance during the biometrics appointment
- Consulate appointment scheduling
- Exchange of a foreign driving licence for a Portuguese one
- Frequently asked questions
- Does Portugal issue a visa for digital nomads?
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