How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Portugal

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:

1. Register online
2. Request a visa
3. Select your nationality, place of residence and which visa you are applying for
4. Collect documents and fill out the application form
5. Wait for the application to be approved
6. Attend the interview with all original documents
7. Receive your visa and interview link from SEF.
8. Enter the country
9. Find a long term rental contract and open a bank account
10. Go to SEF interview to apply for a resident card
11. Receive card by mail

Official website of the program.