D8 remote work visa in Portugal

D8 remote work visa · Portugal visa route

remote · last reviewed 2026-08-03 · 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.

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.

Preparation checklist

• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Portugal official source

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