How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal
Does Portugal have a Digital Nomad Visa? Yes, they do. And you can get it now.
Documents for Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
There is a list of documents on the website of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The same list is also provided when filling out the online visa application form.
- Completed and signed application form
- 2 photos, passport type
- Copy of passport
- Health insurance
- Certificate of no criminal record from the country of residence
- Authorization for criminal record check for SEF
- Proof of financial means
- Proof of housing
- Proof of remote work
If employed:
- Employment contract
- Certificate from the employer
- Promise of employment contract (for Artigo 18.º-B)
When self-employed:
- Articles of Association
- Service contract
- Written promise to enter into a service contract (for Artigo 18.º-B)
- Document demonstrating services rendered
- Proof of average monthly income for the last 3 months equal to 4 times the minimum wage in Portugal ($760 in 2023) - $3040
- Document proving your tax residency
Tax residency in this case means having a Portuguese tax number - NIF. It can be obtained online through the bordr service.
Step-by-step guide to get Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
To get a digital nomad visa for Portugal, you will need to follow the steps below:
- Register online
- Request a visa
- Select your nationality, place of residence and which visa you are applying for
- Collect documents and fill out the application form
- Wait for the application to be approved
- Attend the interview with all original documents
- Receive your visa and interview link from SEF.
- Enter the country
- Find a long term rental contract and open a bank account
- Go to SEF interview to apply for a resident card
- Receive card by mail