Visa processing takes 30-60 days at the consulate. AIMA residence permit processing for the Long-term Residency Visa can take 3-6 months, with potential delays during peak seasons.

Yes, spouses, dependent children, and parents (over 65 or financially dependent) can apply for family reunification. Additional documents (marriage/birth certificates) and increased savings (50% more for spouse, 25% per child) are required.

Apply at a Portuguese consulate or VFS Global in your home country with all documents. For the Long-term Residency Visa, after entry, apply for a residence permit at AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) within 4 months. Book appointments early to avoid delays.

Yes, the Long-term Residency Visa can lead to a 2-year residence permit, renewable for up to 5 years. After 5 years of continuous residency, you can apply for permanent residency, and citizenship may be possible after 5-10 years (subject to 2025 law changes).

Digital nomads are not automatically tax residents unless staying over 183 days/year. The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) program, which offered tax benefits, ended in January 2024. Non-residents face standard tax rates (up to 48%), but freelancers may access simplified regimes.

Required documents include: a valid passport, proof of income (bank statements, payslips, or tax returns), proof of €9,840 in savings, health insurance (€30,000 coverage), criminal record certificate, proof of accommodation, and a letter explaining remote work activities. Non-Portuguese documents need translation/legalization.

There are two types: a Temporary Stay Visa (valid for up to 1 year, renewable, for shorter stays) and a Long-term Residency Visa (4-month visa, convertible to a 2-year residence permit, for those seeking longer residency).

The visa application fee is approximately €90. AIMA residence permit fees range from €80-€170. Additional costs may include translation/legalization (€50-€200) and health insurance (€20-€100/month). Costs vary by consulate and service provider.

The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, also known as the D8 Visa, allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to live and work remotely in Portugal for a foreign employer or as freelancers, with a minimum monthly income of €3,280 and savings of at least €9,840. It was introduced in October 2022 to attract remote workers.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for companies or clients outside Portugal, earning at least €3,280/month (active income, not passive like rentals or pensions), with €9,840 in savings, valid health insurance, and no criminal record are eligible.