Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
Portugal is incredibly pet-friendly; dogs are allowed on most outdoor restaurant patios and trains.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $190
- Processing
- 3-5 months
- Validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Income
- $4,050/mo
- Savings Option
- €36,800 in a Portuguese account
- Pet Friendliness
- 9/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium-High
- Total (est.)
- ~$3,200/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$1,400/mo
- Coffee
- ~$2.5
- Internet
- 160 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$220/mo
Visa Overview
As of 2026, Portugal's income requirement has scaled with the national minimum wage, now requiring over $4,000 USD monthly. The D8 visa provides a direct path to permanent residency and citizenship after 5 years, making it a premium 'Golden Ticket' for serious expats. Applicants must provide a 12-month lease agreement.
Pet Entry & Rules
Portugal is incredibly pet-friendly; dogs are allowed on most outdoor restaurant patios and trains. An EU Pet Passport or a USDA-endorsed health certificate is required. No quarantine for pets arriving from the US/UK/EU.
Tax Residency
While the NHR 2.0 program is more restrictive than the original, nomads can still benefit from specific exemptions. However, spending 183+ days will trigger worldwide tax liability unless carefully managed via the Scientific Research and Innovation incentives.