Digital Nomad PORTUGAL 2024
- Portugal's newest residence program
- Get your residency in as fast as 3-5 months
Who is the perfect fit for Portugal's Digital Nomad visa program
- If you work remotely in your own business or for clients or a company
- If your regular average monthly income is around €3100 for the past 3 months
- If you want the freedom of traveling the world while spending most of your time in Portugal and being eligible for a Portuguese citizenship in 5 years
Digital Nomad Portugal visa requirements
- You need to hold citizenship of a NON European Union or Schengen Agreement country
- A personal tax identification number (NIF) in Portugal
- A proof of a regular remote income of over €3280 for at least 3 months prior to applying to the Portuguese consulate
- Your income can come from either your work contract or self-employment
- You will be asked a proof of taxes paid for your income (or similar income in the past)
- A no criminal background check document, apostilled
- Being a tax resident of any country, other than Portugal (provide your tax returns)
- A medical insurance with a coverage of at least €30,000 and a period of at least 6 months
- Confirmed housing reservation in Portugal for at least 12 months
- A motivational letter with the rationale for the trip, explanation of all attached documents.
Planning to relocate to Portugal, but worry about taxes in Europe?
- Talk to us to find out how to optimize your taxes in Portugal and minimize them to just 5.44% in your first year of residence
- We will assist you in getting approved for your Digital Nomad visa in just 3-5 months
- Family members can apply together with the main applicant
- Your first residence is good for 2 years, renewable for 3 more years, after which time you can apply for a Portuguese citizenship!
Pay as you go
We offer convenient payment schedule — your payment is split in two stages while we process your visa and new residence
IMIGRATA believes that your trust has to be earned
We plan to earn your trust from day one of our work together, demonstrating our experience, consistency and first-class service
Pay in stagesYour payments will be split in several comfortable stages for all packages over €1000
We guarantee our workIn an unlikely case your visa or residency is denied, we will resubmit documents or offer to switch program/country free of charge or return your money
Own team in every country we serveAll our team members have immigrated themselves and know about immigration and relocation process first hand
Residential visa Digital Nomad of Portugal FAQ
- The basic requirement for a Digital Nomad visa is a verifiable remote income from your work as a self-employed contractor, or from an employer or other contractor(s) outside Portugal. Your average monthly income needs to be over EUR 3,300 per month for at least 3-x months prior to submission of documents to the consulate
You would need to show employment agreements or contracts with companies, located outside of Portugal, confirming that you have regular remote income. All contracts/agreements would have to be translated into English or Portuguese, verified either through one of the digital signature apps or notarized and apostilled.
Portuguese consulates and immigration service wants to see a signed and registered rental agreement or a proof of purchase of your new home during the submission of your visa documents. They require a 1-year agreement or documents on your own property in Portugal.
- This is a tricky request, since renting a home in Portugal before arriving there is an impossible feat. Basically, Portuguese officials want a signed agreement from you before you even visit their country. There are, however, severals ways around this, and we'll gladly assist you with getting your rental agreement requirement fulfilled.
NIF is the most important number anyone needs in Portugal. You would be asked for it at a bank, while making any major purchases, or even filling up your car or buying groceries. It registers all of your spendings and can be used to lower your taxable income. We will get your NIF for you in less than a week, it's included in our Full Service and All Inclusive plans.
You will not be required to show proof of your Portuguese bank account for a Digital Nomad visa. However, you will definitely need a local bank account to conduct your daily activities and pay local bills. We can help open a local account for you remotely, while you're still just preparing for your move.
Portugal, just like most EU countries, require you to obtain a full-coverage medical insurance valued at least 30,000 Euros with a repatriation option. This insurance is needed until you get your resident card, so a 6-month coverage is usually sufficient. After you get your residence, you will enjoy all of the perks of free medical coverage from the Portuguese government.
- This insurance coverage will have to be purchased again when your first residence is up for renewal in two years. A 6-months coverage is sufficient then again.
- We include medical insurance for you and your family in our Full Service and All Inclusive packages.
Portuguese immigration officials, just like their other European counterparts, require an official proof of absence of criminal record from you. It's obtained from the countrye, where you spend the last 1+ year. Usually, it's requested from the federal government and needs to be apostilled and translated into English or Portuguese.
If you're applying from the US, we can help you obtain your criminal record quickly and apostille it.
BTW, Portuguese authorities should not count minor offenses in your record against you if similar offenses are not punishable in Portugal by incarceration for over 1 year.
If you're applying from the US, we can help you obtain your criminal record quickly and apostille it.
BTW, Portuguese authorities should not count minor offenses in your record against you if similar offenses are not punishable in Portugal by incarceration for over 1 year.
Request your one-on-one consultation with our Portugal experts
You will get a detailed personal roadmap for your relocation process to Portugal on a D8 (digital nomad) visa and find out all costs, requirements and timelines.