Portugal · D8 Digital Nomad & D7 Passive Income

Will Portugal say yes?

Not an agency. Not a blog. A tool.

A few taps → whether you qualify for Portugal's D8 (remote work) or D7 (passive income) visa, what's in your way, and your exact next step.

Rules verified against AIMA & MFA official sources · last checked June 2026

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Heads-up: in the UK and Australia, personalised visa-eligibility results may be treated as regulated immigration advice. This tool provides general information only — please confirm with a registered adviser.

Are you an EU / EEA / Swiss citizen? If yes, you have free movement — no visa needed

What's your nationality? UK/Australia get a general-info notice

What's your main reason for moving to Portugal?

Are you after a short Schengen stay or a long-stay / residency? Short = up to 90 days in any 180. Long = living there.

What type of income do you have? This is the key D8 vs D7 split

How much stable monthly income can you prove? D8 needs ~€3,680/mo · D7 needs ~€920/mo passive

Do you have ~€11,040 in liquid savings? Often required — sometimes in a Portuguese bank by your AIMA appointment

Do you have travel / health insurance? Typically ~€30,000 Schengen-wide cover for the visa stage

Do you have a clean criminal record?

Where are you applying from? Most D8/D7 applicants must start at the Portuguese consulate for their country of nationality or lawful residence

Are you expecting a Portuguese tax break?

Are you interested in permanent residency or citizenship?

Is family joining you?

Please answer all the questions above.