Door 03 · D8
Keep your remote job. Live in Portugal.
Residency for people paid from outside Portugal. The threshold is €3,680 a month. We prepare the file end to end.
BOCEAN IMMIGRATION PORTUGAL, LDA · NIPC 519043731 · Payments by Stripe · 4 to 8 months
- A lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar (OA) is on your file, named with their bar number in your engagement letter.
- An immigration consultancy with in-house lawyers, at Av. da Liberdade 67B, Lisbon. NIPC 519043731.
- Family included at no extra Reside fee.
- A clear refund grid before you pay. See the refund policy.
- Blue Ocean, the group behind Reside, has handled 1,852 cases. Read the reviews on Trustpilot.
- Reside is not a government agency. Documents are issued by the Portuguese authorities.
01 · What it is
The D8 visa in plain English
The D8 is Portugal's residency visa for non-EU nationals who work remotely, either as employees of a foreign company or as freelancers with foreign clients. It started in October 2022. The test is simple: your income arrives from outside Portugal and is above the threshold.
It gives a 4-month entry visa from the consulate, then a 2-year residence card after biometrics at AIMA. The card renews for 3 more years, with permanent residency after 5. Citizenship is a separate, later step. Under the Nationality Law in force since 18 May 2026, the qualifying residency period is 10 years for most foreigners and 7 years for nationals of CPLP countries (Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea). The clock counts from the date the residence card is issued.
02 · Requirements
How much remote income you need
The threshold is 4 times the national minimum wage. With the minimum wage at €920 per month since 1 January 2026, that is €3,680 gross per month for the main applicant.
| Household | Minimum monthly income |
|---|---|
| Single applicant | €3,680 |
| With spouse or partner (+50%) | €4,140 |
| Each dependent child (+30%) | + €276 |
| Savings reserve, separate from income | €11,040 or more |
AIMA reassesses your income at the residence card appointment, using the minimum wage in force on that date. A mid-year increase can raise the threshold.
What counts: salary from a foreign employer, self-employment income from foreign clients (3 or more active contracts is the practical bar), royalties from non-Portuguese sources. What does not count: income from a Portuguese employer or Portuguese clients.
Documents:
- 3 or more months of bank statements showing the income arriving
- Employment contract or freelance contracts
- Recent tax returns (for example US 1040 or UK SA302)
- A Portuguese bank account
- A criminal record certificate with apostille from your country
- Savings of at least €11,040 at the time of application
03 · The steps
From kickoff to residence card, 4 to 8 months
- 01
NIF and fiscal setup
Month 1. NIF, fiscal representation and power of attorney, needed before any consulate filing.
- 02
Consulate dossier
Months 1 to 2. Employer letters or client contracts, bank statements, tax returns, criminal record with apostille, accommodation and health insurance.
Your turn - 03
Visa issued
Months 2 to 4. The consulate issues the 4-month entry visa. You travel and we book your AIMA biometrics.
- 04
AIMA card
Months 4 to 8. Biometrics in Portugal (about 30 minutes), then the 2-year card arrives by post.
04 · The fee
What $1,490 includes and what it does not
Included in $1,490
- NIF and 1 year of fiscal representation
- Power of attorney
- Consulate dossier: employer letters, client contract review, income documentation, accommodation proof, apostille coordination
- Help opening a Portuguese bank account with a partner bank, remotely
- AIMA biometrics booking after arrival
- 12 months of case management
- Family inclusion at no extra service fee
- A briefing on the IFICI tax regime
Not included, billed at cost with receipts
- Consulate visa fee, about €90 per applicant
- AIMA residence card fee, about €85 per card
- Certified translations of foreign documents
- Apostille or consular legalisation in your country
- Portuguese health insurance, about €40 to €80 per month
- IFICI registration, $1,390, sold separately
Questions
Common questions
What is the Portugal D8 digital nomad visa?
The D8 is Portugal's visa for non-EU nationals who work remotely for foreign employers or clients. It gives a 4-month entry visa, then a 2-year residence card renewable for 3 more years, with permanent residency eligibility after 5. Citizenship is a separate, later step. Under the Nationality Law in force since 18 May 2026, the qualifying residency period is 10 years for most foreigners and 7 years for nationals of CPLP countries (Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea). The clock counts from the date the residence card is issued.
What income do I need for the D8?
4 times the national minimum wage: €3,680 per month in 2026, about $4,050. It must come from foreign sources. Provide 3 or more months of bank statements, an employment contract or 3 or more client contracts, and recent tax returns.
How is the D8 different from the D7?
Does the D8 require a Portuguese employer?
No, and Portuguese employment income cannot be used to qualify. The income must be foreign-sourced. After you hold the card you may also take Portuguese employment.
Can I combine the D8 with IFICI?
Yes. IFICI is the tax incentive that replaced NHR, with a 20% flat rate on Portuguese-source income from qualifying high-skill activities for up to 10 years. We file it after your AIMA card is issued, for $1,390 on top of the D8.
What is included in $1,490?
NIF and 1 year of fiscal representation, consulate D8 file, apostille coordination, AIMA application after arrival, biometrics booking and 12 months of case management. Consulate and translation fees are billed at cost.
How long does the D8 take?
4 to 8 months from kickoff. Weeks 1 to 5: NIF and Portuguese bank account. Months 1 to 2: consulate file. Months 2 to 4: visa issued, valid 4 months. Months 4 to 8: AIMA biometrics and the 2-year card.
What if the file is rejected because of an error on your side?
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Ready when you are
Start with the NIF and we take you through to the residence card.