Question 1

How long can I stay without a visa?

Accepted Answer

If you hold a passport that is visa-exempt for the Schengen area, such as a US, UK, Canadian or Australian passport, you can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. That limit covers the whole Schengen area, not just Portugal, and it is a rolling window, so recent trips count. Our Taster and Season plans are designed to fit within it. To stay longer you need a national visa, applied for before you travel. This is guidance only, not legal advice.

Question 2

What is the difference between the D8 and the D7 visa?

Accepted Answer

The D8, often called the digital nomad visa, is for people working remotely for employers or clients outside Portugal. The D7 is for people with regular passive income, such as pensions, rental income, dividends or royalties. Both can lead to residence. Which one fits depends on your income, work and plans, and our partner immigration lawyers, [PARTNER NAME], will confirm the right route for you. This is guidance only, not legal advice.

Question 3

How much income do I need for a D8 or D7 visa?

Accepted Answer

The D8 currently requires remote-work income of at least €3,680 a month for a single applicant, which is four times the Portuguese minimum wage. The D7 threshold is linked to the minimum wage, currently around €920 a month for a single applicant. Both rise when the minimum wage rises, and extra amounts apply for a partner and children. Savings and other evidence may also be considered. Your figures will be confirmed by our partner lawyers, [PARTNER NAME]. This is guidance only, not legal advice.

Question 4

Do you handle my visa application?

Accepted Answer

We guide you, but we do not submit visa applications ourselves. Applications are prepared and handled by our partner immigration lawyers, [PARTNER NAME], who are qualified to advise on your case. We help you understand the options, gather documents, and coordinate timings with your home and plan. Final requirements always come from the Portuguese consulate and AIMA. This is guidance only, not legal advice.

Question 5

Do I need a NIF and a Portuguese bank account?

Accepted Answer

A NIF is your Portuguese tax number, and you need one for almost everything: a lease, utilities, a phone contract and opening a bank account. Non-residents can get one through a fiscal representative, which we help arrange. A Portuguese bank account is usually required for visa applications and makes paying rent and bills much easier. We help with both as part of the Season, Full year and Family season plans.

Question 6

What are EES and ETIAS?

Accepted Answer

EES, the EU Entry/Exit System, is now in operation. Non-EU travelers register fingerprints and a facial image at the border on their first entry, replacing passport stamps. ETIAS is a separate online travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers, with a fee of €20. It is currently not yet required (launch expected in 2027 (no firm date yet)). Only ever apply through the official EU travel portal. This is guidance only, not legal advice.

Question 7

Will I have to pay tax in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how long you stay, where you are tax resident and your home country’s rules. Spending more than 183 days in Portugal in a year, or having a habitual residence here, can make you tax resident. We do not give tax advice. Please speak to a qualified tax adviser in Portugal and in your home country before you commit to a long stay, and we are happy to introduce you to one.

Visas, honestly

The main routes

Schengen short stay

D8 digital nomad visa

D7 passive income visa

EES (EU Entry/Exit System)

ETIAS travel authorization

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