What does the Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal offer?

Unique international community

Digital nomads from all over the world are gathering in Portugal, creating a unique community. They find common ground in cozy cafes and co-working spaces.

Opportunities of the Digital Nomad Visa

The visa offers great opportunities for remote work, attracting candidates from all over the world, including residents of the UK, USA and Brazil.

Conditions and requirements

Visa applicants must have a stable income that exceeds the minimum wage by four times (3040 euros per month). They must also demonstrate their income for the last 3-4 months. The minimum requirements for digital nomads are higher than those for holders of the D7 visa.

Advantages of the program

Participation in the Digital Nomad Visa opens doors for various professionals and entrepreneurs, fostering diversity across industries. It's a unique opportunity for new experiences and working from beautiful Portugal.

It is a good idea to speak to an immigration specialist before making a determination as to your suitability for this program. You may be eligible for another type of visa that does not involve digital nomadism. To demonstrate your financial security, it is important to have some savings in an account, where there should be an amount corresponding to the minimum income in Portugal for 12 months (in 2023, €9,120). An applicant for a digital nomad visa also needs an employment contract with an employer or documents proving independent professional activity. Business owners are required to provide company incorporation documents and contracts with partners confirming stable income.

Another important requirement is the availability of personal housing or its rental for a potential resident. A specific condition for Portugal is the possession of an individual tax number (NIF) and the opening of a bank account. Currently, there are two types of digital nomad visas in Portugal: a temporary stay visa (ET) and a residence visa (D).

Temporary visa and resident visa

• The temporary visa is valid for one year with the possibility of extension, without rights to permanent residency or citizenship.
• Resident visa is valid for 120 days, renewable for up to 5 years and subsequent citizenship.

For active travelers working remotely, the first type of visa is more suitable, while for those planning to settle in the country long-term, the second type is better.

Obtaining a visa and its benefits

• To obtain a visa, please contact the Portuguese consulate in your country or the country you are currently in.
• Citizens of some countries may have restrictions on obtaining a visa.

The digital nomad visa opens up the opportunity to work from anywhere in Portugal, living in various places from Lisbon to the Algarve. The option to move to Portugal with your family is also available.

A unique opportunity for children

Sending your children to study at a public school in Portugal is a great opportunity to learn Portuguese and travel around Europe.

Advantages of the NHR tax regime

The special tax regime provides for 0% tax on income from abroad, such as wages from a foreign employer, income from real estate abroad, dividends and capital gains.

Features of tax residency

To obtain tax resident status, you need to live in the country for at least 183 days and obtain a digital visa. It's important to start the visa application process, as the NHR regime is expected to be canceled for new applicants starting in 2024.

High-speed internet and the English language

• Internet connection with a speed of 10 Gbps in all apartments in Lisbon and neighboring cities.
• The widespread use of English makes it easier for foreigners to adapt.

The growing community of digital nomads in Madeira

An active community of digital nomads is welcomed on the island, especially in Ponta do Sol and other areas of the island, such as Calheta, Funchal, and others.

Favorable climate

A plus for living in Portugal is a favorable climate, pleasing all year round.

Moving to Portugal

Portugal, despite the relatively affordable cost of living, can be a challenging place to move to due to rising housing prices and services in popular cities. In Lisbon, for example, it is difficult to find a one-bedroom apartment for less than 1200 euros per month.

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Requirements for candidates

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"I don't want to move! For several years now, digital nomads from all over the world have been flocking to Portugal. Everywhere in cafes and cozy coworking spaces in Porto, Lisbon, and Madeira, you can find people with laptops, most often from the IT sector, but not exclusively. An international 'community' has formed in these places. People communicate in English, which is considered the norm, organize weekly themed 'meetups' on various business topics, and create and maintain business and friendly connections."

Previously, foreign remote workers came to Portugal with a visa D 7 and a residence permit for financially independent persons, but a year ago, in October 2022, the country introduced a special digital nomad visa. In the first months it has already managed to get hundreds of applicants, mainly from the UK, USA and Brazil.

• The program is open to citizens of any countries that are not part of the European Union and the European Economic Area. Russians and Belarusians can also apply for such a visa.
• The situation with opening accounts in Portuguese banks for people with Russian and Belarusian passports has improved somewhat compared to a year or a year and a half ago, but this process is still far from easy.

The main requirement for candidates to participate in the program is a stable income from a foreign employer or a registered entity abroad.