Live and work in Portugal. Start today. We’ve helped hundreds of remote workers, freelancers, and founders move to Portugal on the Digital Nomad Visa, from your first eligibility check to your residence card in hand. Tell us about yourself and we’ll map out your path.
Get your free eligibility check
A specialist will reach out within one business day.
Filing under D9 now — D8 covers your family
How it works
From eligibility check to residence card
The requirements haven't changed with the code — you're still proving remote income, savings, and a clean record. Here's the shape of the process.
Confirm eligibility
Income, savings, remote-work proof, and nationality requirements for the D1 main applicant.
Prepare your documentation
We review every required document and make sure your application is complete before submission.
Submit your visa application
Your application is submitted to the appropriate Portuguese Consulate or VFS centre.
Travel to Portugal
Attend your AIMA appointment and receive your Portuguese residence permit.
Trusted by 200+ relocations
Everything you need to actually move
Vetted partners for every step after your visa is approved — insurance, money transfers, appointments, translations and tax support. We use these services ourselves and negotiated selected benefits for our community.
Flexible and comprehensive travel insurance designed for people living and travelling abroad, with coverage suitable for Portuguese visa applications.
Verified flight reservations for visa applications without the need to purchase a full-priced airline ticket in advance.
Visa appointment alerts and booking assistance for applicants dealing with limited or difficult-to-find appointment availability.
Fast international transfers, transparent fees and multi-currency accounts for managing income and expenses across different countries.
Notary, apostille and document authentication services for birth certificates, marriage certificates and other official documents.
Flexible pet insurance designed to help owners manage veterinary expenses while living in Portugal.
Professional document translation with responsive support from the initial request through to final delivery.
Surfshark
Secure internet access while abroad, including access to services and websites that may require a Portuguese or European connection.
Ready to find out if you qualify for the D9?
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