D8 Visa: keep your job, change your view
For people who work remotely for clients or companies outside Portugal. In 2026 the reference income is €3,680 a month.
Complimentary assessment: D8 Visa
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Why you will love it
An overview. In your complimentary assessment we confirm what applies to your case.
- Work for your current employer or clients, from Portugal
- Two routes: temporary stay (up to one year) or residence visa
- Travel within the Schengen Area with your residence card
- Family included: we explain how
- Permanent residence after 5 years of legal residence
The 2026 figures
2026 figures. We help you evidence the income with contracts, payslips and statements.
What is usually requested
- An employment or service contract with an entity outside Portugal
- Proof of income for the last three months
- Accommodation: one year (residence) or the length of the stay
- A document showing your tax residence
Frequently asked questions
What income is required for the D8 in 2026?
Four Portuguese minimum wages, which is €3,680 a month in 2026, measured as the average of the last three months.
Temporary stay or residence?
Temporary stay suits people who plan to stay up to a year. The residence visa leads to a residence permit with AIMA. We help you choose.
Can I have Portuguese clients?
The D8 is built around remote work for entities outside Portugal. If your plan includes activity in Portugal, the D2 may fit better.
We can also help with
D7 Visa
Live in Portugal on the pension, rent or dividends you already receive.
Learn more →D2 Visa
Build your business in Portugal and your life in Europe.
Learn more →NIF (tax number)
The tax number you need for almost everything in Portugal.
Learn more →Tax and IFICI
IFICI, tax residence and IRS, with a certified accountant.
Learn more →Official sources
- Embaixada de Portugal: Nómada digital (4 × salário mínimo)
- MNE Vistos: Meios de subsistência (2026: €920, DL 139/2025)
- DGERT: Retribuição mínima mensal garantida 2026 (€920)
- AIMA: Autorização de residência permanente (art. 80.º)
Information reviewed on 18 October 2026. Rules can change; we always confirm what applies to your case.