D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Both require genuine residence in Portugal, typically six consecutive months, or eight months across a year, but they're built around different income types. The D7 visa is for those with passive income, such as pensions, rental income, or dividends. The D8 is for remote workers and freelancers with active foreign employment or self-employment income.

Yes. The Portugal digital nomad visa and the D8 visa are the same residence permit. "D8" is the official visa category name, and "digital nomad visa" is the commonly used descriptive term for the same route for remote workers with qualifying foreign income.

The D8, commonly called the digital nomad visa, allows remote workers to live and work in Portugal for up to one year. Eligible applicants must prove they can work remotely, show sufficient financial means to support themselves, and hold valid health insurance. A clean criminal record and no outstanding debt or tax obligations in Portugal are also required.

To qualify for Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa, applicants must show a steady monthly income of at least four times the national minimum wage. Income must come from remote work, either as an employee or self-employed, for clients or companies outside Portugal. Applicants also need proof of accommodation in Portugal, valid health insurance, a clean criminal record, and the intention to reside in Portugal, typically six consecutive months, or eight months across a year.