Portugal Residence visa and residence permit for remote work (D8)

Portugal's remote-work residence route requires a visa and a subsequent residence permit. AIMA describes a two-year initial residence permit, renewable for successive three-year periods; the income threshold is indexed to the minimum wage.

Route summary

Published monthly threshold: €3680 (Four times the 2026 Portuguese minimum monthly wage (€920))
Published initial duration: up to 2 years
In-country filing: the cited route is filed before entry

Documents and eligibility

Valid passport
Residence visa for remote work
Evidence of a remote employment or service relationship with an entity outside Portugal
Proof of accommodation and other documents required by AIMA or the responsible consulate

Effect on short stays elsewhere

A Portuguese residence permit covers the holder's residence in Portugal. Short stays in other Schengen states remain subject to their 90/180 limit.

The visa or residence permit's exact rights and validity depend on the national decision and the document issued. Follow the official instructions for your case.

Frequently asked questions

What monthly income threshold follows from the official 2026 figures?

The government describes the requirement as four minimum wages. The 2026 Portuguese minimum wage is €920 per month, which gives €3,680; verify the amount used by the responsible consulate when applying.

How long is the residence permit?

AIMA says the temporary residence permit is valid for two years and renewable for successive three-year periods.

What work relationship must be documented?

AIMA requires a declaration confirming an employment or services relationship with a natural or legal person domiciled or headquartered outside Portugal.

Official sources

Updated 2026-10-27. Information is general; the relevant authority decides each case.