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In force 30 Oct 2022
In force Visa & immigration

D8 Digital Nomad Visa introduced

Portugal introduced a dedicated remote-worker residence permit (visto de residência para exercício de atividade profissional prestada de forma remota, commonly "D8") from 30 October 2022. Applicants demonstrating foreign-source income of at least four times the national minimum wage (approximately €3,480/month in 2025) qualify for either a one-year temporary-stay visa or a residence permit renewable for up to five years with a path to permanent residence and citizenship.

Who it affects: Non-EU remote workers and freelancers with foreign clients considering Portuguese residency.

Portal de Vistos (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) ↗ · AIMA — Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo ↗ · Diário da República ↗ · verified 2026-04-18

In force 30 Oct 2022
In force Visa & immigration

Work-Seeker Visa (Visto para Procura de Trabalho) introduced

A new residence visa for the purpose of job search was created under the 2022 Lei dos Estrangeiros revision, allowing non-EU nationals to enter Portugal for up to 120 days (extendable once by 60 days) to look for work. Holders who sign an employment contract during the stay can then convert directly to a work residence permit without leaving the country.

Who it affects: Non-EU nationals seeking entry to Portugal to search for employment.

AIMA — Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo ↗ · Portal de Vistos (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) ↗ · Diário da República ↗ · verified 2026-04-18