Digital
Nomad Visa
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Increasingly, Portugal has received professionals of various nationalities who choose to work from this country, even remotely, for companies based in other countries. Given the growth in this interest, the visa for digital nomads was created in 2022.
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What is it?
The digital nomad visa was created in August 2022 and allows the granting of a residence visa for subordinate workers and independent professionals working remotely for employers with their domicile or head office outside Portugal.
It is, therefore, a visa intended for professionals who carry out their professional activity remotely, either as an employee or as a self-employed professional.
What are the requirements?
- Proof of remote work
In the case of workers with an employment contract (in a subordinate manner), these are the requirements:
- Employment contract;
- Promise of employment contract;
- Statement by the employer proving the employment relationship.
In the situation of independent professional activity, one of the following documents is required, be it:
- Articles of association; or
- Contract for the provision of services; or
- Written proposal for a service contract; or
- Document demonstrating services rendered to one or more entities.
- Prove individually a monthly income equivalent to 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage (i.e. at least 2,820.00 euros, considering the minimum wage in 2022).
Please note that if accompanied by an adult, this amount must be increased by 50% per person. If accompanied by a child, an additional 30% per child must be added.
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal
- Prove the fiscal residence
Can I bring my family to live with me with a digital nomad visa?
Yes, it is possible to apply for family reunification for your family members.
Is it worth applying for a visa for digital nomads?
If you work remotely, want to live in Portugal and meet the requirements we have mentioned here, this visa can be very beneficial.
After all, as a digital nomad you will be able to:
- Live in Portugal
- Work in Portugal
- Study in Portugal
- Take your family to live in Portugal with you
- Travel within the Schengen area
- Apply for Portuguese nationality after 5 years legally residing in Portugal and provided that you meet the other requirements
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