Remote work on tourist / visa-free stay: unclear
unclear
| Nomad visa | Residence visa for remote work abroad (D8) |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 3680/month (4x min wage, avg of last 3 months) |
| Length of stay | 4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit renewable for successive 3-year periods |
| Application cost | EUR 110 national visa fee |
Verification
Partly verified- income=verified (4x RMMG; RMMG EUR 920 from 1 Jan 2026 per Decreto-Lei 139/2025, so EUR 3,680/month)
- stay=verified (permit 2 yrs + 3-yr renewals per AIMA; 4-month visa validity: MNE portal unreachable 2026-10-19, partial)
- fee=verified (visa only; AIMA permit fees extra, unverified)
- tourist_rule=unverified
Official sources
- https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency
- https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees
- https://aima.gov.pt/pt/trabalhar/autorizacao-de-residencia-para-o-exercicio-de-atividade-profissional-prestada-de-forma-remota-com-visto-de-residencia-para-o-exe
- https://www.dgert.gov.pt/retribuicao-minima-mensal-garantida-para-2026
Secondary reference: https://eulegalservices.com/digital-nomad-visa-europe
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