Portugal D7 / D8 Visa: Requirements

Portugal runs two visa tracks nomads actually use: the D7, originally built for passive-income retirees but now commonly used by remote workers, and the D8, introduced specifically for digital nomads. Both lead toward residency rather than a short-term permit.

The D8 is the more direct route for remote employees and freelancers, requiring proof of a work contract or client agreements plus consistent monthly income. The D7 works better if your income comes from a mix of sources — investments, rental income, a pension, or freelance work — rather than a single employer.

Both require proof of accommodation in Portugal for the visa period, a clean criminal record certificate, and private health insurance until you're enrolled in the Portuguese system. The income threshold is indexed to Portugal's minimum wage and updates every January — as of 2026, that puts the D7 (passive income) floor at €920/month (€11,040/year) for a single applicant, and the D8 (active remote income) floor at four times that, €3,680/month, since it's assessed against a higher bar than passive income. Both add roughly 50% for a spouse and 30% per dependent child.

• Proof of remote income (contract, invoices, or bank statements) — €920/month minimum for D7 (passive income), €3,680/month for D8 (active remote work), as of the January 2026 minimum-wage update
• Accommodation proof — a rental agreement or property deed
• Criminal record certificate, apostilled
• Private health insurance valid in Portugal
• Proof of Portuguese tax number (NIF) — arranged before applying