Remote Work / Digital Nomad temporary-stay visa or residency visa in Portugal

Remote Work / Digital Nomad temporary-stay visa or residency visa · Portugal visa route

remote · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Portugal routes

Portugal national visa taxonomy includes Remote Work/Digital Nomad temporary-stay and residency visas. VFS checklist for temporary-stay remote work requires employment contract/promise/declaration or self-employment/service contract evidence, accommodation, return ticket, and tax residence certificate.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Temporary-stay and residency route differ; exact duration depends on visa type and residence-card process.

Important notes

Proof of average monthly income in last 3 months at minimum value equivalent to four times the Portuguese monthly minimum wage.
Must be professional activity carried out remotely; do not conflate with D7/passive income.

Official source

Official source: Portugal official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

Spain International teleworking visa / residence authorization for digital nomads Open this route → Croatia Temporary stay of digital nomads Open this route → Italy Digital nomad / remote worker Open this route → Turkey Digital Nomad Visa / Identification Certificate Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.