Digital Nomad Visa Portugal
Get Your Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
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About the Digital Nomad Visa
Who is the digital nomad visa for?
The digital nomad visa is for anyone making work income who can work remotely from Portugal.
How to Qualify
- Make at least 4x the Portuguese minimum wage every month.Â
- Employees, freelancers, self-employed professionals, and business owners can all qualify for the visa.
- Provide a clean criminal record check from your country of residence.
Benefits
- Easy travel throughout the Schengen Zone
- Portuguese permanent residency & pathway to citizenship in 5 years
- Bring family with you
- Access to national healthcare and education systems
Stay Requirements
You will need to stay in Portugal at least 16 months out of your first 2 years to maintain residency.
Get Your Portuguese Residency in 6 Steps
Book a visa appointment
Assemble your application
Attend an appointment
Wait for approval
Move to Portugal
Attend AIMA appointment
Transparent &
Affordable Pricing
Get peace of mind without breaking the bank.
Digital Nomad Visa Service
$850
+ $350 per dependent
- Dedicated visa specialist
- Support scheduling visa appointment
- Detailed checklist of each step and timing
- Guidance on document procurement
- Complete application review
- In-person support at AIMA appointment
- Email support for any visa questions
Optional add-ons:
- NIF (Portuguese Tax ID number)
- Portuguese bank account
- NISS (Portuguese social security number)
- Rental search
Why work with StartAbroad
We offer the most hands-on, tailored international relocation support on the market.
We recognize that every relocation is different. We get to know our clients so that we can tailor our support to each individual situation. We achieve this by assigning a dedicated relocation specialist to each client, scheduling one-on-one kick-off calls at the beginning of the process, and staying in touch as needed on our dedicated client Whatsapp line.Â
Professional expertise you can count on.
StartAbroad has over 20 years experience working internationally and has helped over hundreds of expats move all over the globe. We have local experts on the ground and work with tried-and-true partners with expat expertise.
Get everything done in one place.
We offer every service you need to get to Portugal: NIF, bank account, NISS, rental search, and more. To see our packages please visit startabroad.com/services/portugal-services.
Get support throughout the entire process.Â
Your digital nomad visa journey isn’t over until you secure your residency during a final in-person appointment at AIMA in Portugal. We’ll get your visa so you can move, then we’ll be with you in your AIMA appointment, so you don’t have to worry about translations or confusion. Have any questions during the process? We’re just a Whatsapp away.
Do I Qualify for Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa?
Questions about your income level or employment status? Take our quiz to find out if you qualify.
Frequently asked questions
Do I qualify for the digital nomad visa?
To qualify for the digital nomad visa, you must be able to prove income of at least €3280 per month (single applicant). To include an adult dependent, add 50%. To add a child dependent, add 30%. Â
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Questions? Please sign up for a consultation here.
How long does the application process usually take? When should I start the process?
We recommend starting the process at least 4 months before you would like to move to Portugal, and ideally 5-6 months in advance. This allows time to assemble your documents, secure your proof of accommodation in Portugal, and wait for the Portuguese government’s approval.Â
Can I apply from Portugal?
No, you will need to apply and attend an in-person appointment in your current country of legal residence.
Can I include a family member in my application? Who qualifies as a dependent?
Yes, main applicants can sponsor a spouse, domestic partner, children under 18, dependent children 18 and older, and dependent parents over 65. Your dependents will apply under the Accompanying Family Member visa.Â
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Portugal’s immigration department is currently reviewing changes to the family reunification visa and process, and we may recommend family reunification in the future.
What are the residency requirements of the digital nomad visa? How much time do I need to spend in Portugal?
To qualify for visa renewal after 2 years, you will need to spend at least 16 out of your first 24 months in Portugal. Said another way, you can’t spend more than 8 months outside of Portugal during your first 2 years. You also cannot spend more than 6 consecutive months out of Portugal.
What StartAbroad clients love about us:
“I’m so glad StartAbroad exists! It made getting my digital nomad visa a breeze…Moving can be a challenge, so having a company like StartAbroad make the process easier meant there was one less thing to worry about. It gave me peace of mind and freed up my time to focus on other things.”
Elle H.
Digital Nomad Client
“These guys saved our family so much time – it’s quite difficult to quantify the value of their service…clearly they care very much about what they are doing and their work reflects this. Thanks again guys!
Mateo
Digital Nomad Client
