The Digital Nomad Portugal program is designed for "remote workers" wishing to reside in the country, working for foreign companies or as sole proprietors.
This type of residence permit is suitable both for those who receive a salary from a foreign employer, as well as for freelancers and individual entrepreneurs. Opening a bank account in Portugal in advance is not required — it is not needed for the initial visa application.
About the Digital Nomad Program
Program Advantages
Ability to work as an employee
The residence permit holder can register as a sole proprietor, work under a contract, or become an employee. Family members also receive the right to work.
Relocation for the whole family
The family applies for the visa and residence permit together, with the main applicant.
Permanent residence in 5 years
You will be able to apply for Portuguese permanent residence and citizenship.
Freedom to travel within Schengen countries
With a Portuguese residence permit, you can visit 26 Schengen countries without visas or restrictions.
- Confirmed remote income – at least €3,480 per month for the three months prior to application. - The source can be either an employment contract or income from services. - It is important to show tax payment. - Savings of €5,500 for a second adult and €3,300 for each child when relocating as a family.
Leave a request — and our expert will analyze your case. Find out:
- Whether you meet the requirements; - Which business plan has the best chances; - Exactly how much the relocation will cost.
Not sure if the program suits you? Let us check in 24 hours
Candidate Requirements
Avoid "pitfalls": rejections due to non-obvious requirements.
Analyze hidden approval criteria (which applications are actually being approved in 2025).
More than lawyers — we think strategically
We don't just process documents — we design an immigration strategy that:
Select countries with a smooth transition from residence permit to citizenship (without repeated checks).
Immediately consider tax consequences — so you don't have to change jurisdiction after 3 years.
Reduces risks now:
If you decide to move your family, change country or business model — you don't need to start from scratch.
Saves money and time in the long run:
Provides flexibility when plans change:
We collect and properly prepare the necessary documents.
Timeline: 1-3 months
Dossier Preparation
Step-by-Step Process
1
Visa Appointment
We book slots in advance, 3-6 months ahead.
2
We submit the ready documents to the Portuguese consulate in your country of citizenship or residence and await approval.
Timeline: 2-3 months
Visa Application
3
Relocation and Residence Permit Registration
You enter Portugal and apply for a residence permit at the immigration structure AIMA. You are required to be in Portugal during the residence permit processing period.
Timeline: 3-6 months
4
We will prepare a relocation plan during a personal online meeting
We will analyze your situation in terms of timelines, risks, and priorities to select the best program and offer 3 plans for different scenarios.
Partner for Immigration Direction, Immigration Specialist with 10+ years of experience
You only send the documents you have. Certificates, insurance registration, contract searches, KYC, translations — this is our responsibility.
Individual administrative support
You get a residence permit without stress, bureaucracy, and unnecessary calls. We work so that you feel confident at every stage.
Flexibility to meet your deadlines — even if you need the first residence permit documents within 3 weeks, we adapt the process.
Full support — from the first call to obtaining a residence permit. We do everything, you live your life.
Minimum of your involvement in the process
Founder of Visere
Yuliya Rabchuk
24/7 support — doubts, urgent questions, or just feeling down? The account manager will connect immediately.
Personalized communication
Comfortable communication — if you don't like delving into details, we give clear instructions. If you want to control every step, we provide complete analytics.
Personal chat with the team — curator, assistant, and account manager are always in touch. No queues or auto-attendants.
500+ entrepreneurs, top managers, and business owners have already obtained second citizenship with us
Client stories: reason for trust №1
Yulia, thank you so much to you and your team!! I really thought relocation was not in the cards for me, as I read a lot, studied, and realized that I don't fit in anywhere... I'm not a programmer and I have no special merits 😊 And how great that I accidentally (or maybe not) came across you on Instagram and finally signed up for a consultation. It turned out that not all was lost for me, and even more – everything turned out to be simpler than I thought and feared 😊 Thank you very much! I'm already starting to pack my things and get ready for Spain!
Anna
Good afternoon! I want to thank Yulia for the detailed consultation! Before this, I tried to figure it out myself, but there is no information about many details in the public domain! I had many clarifying questions, and I received comprehensive answers and even additional recommendations! Thank you for your professionalism, I will definitely contact you again.
Elizaveta
I signed up for a consultation with Yulia. We reviewed my case. Yulia detailed which programs are available regarding work, relocation, and study visas. Also, how they can be renewed in the future, etc. We settled on one option and will work on it going forward. I advise you to sign up for a consultation, even if you think only one program suits you, because local specialists in my country do not have such in-depth knowledge of visa types and conditions.
Ekaterina
Yulia, good afternoon! I went to the prefecture and received my titre de séjour, everything is fine! Thank you again for your help and organization of the entire process. Everything was fast and very professional! Very glad to work with you)))
Yuri
Yulia, good afternoon! Just now the courier brought my passport. I received my D visa! 🎁 Everything happened very quickly – I submitted on July 20, on July 22 the documents were in Moscow at the consulate, and on July 29 they had already processed everything and sent them to me. Thank you very much for your help 💕💕💕💕 Now I will contact you when I enter France. I plan to do so in early August.
Elena
Frequently Asked Questions
At the moment, you need to show active income itself. Just having amounts in an account is not sufficient.
Yes, you can change to Digital Nomad or sole proprietor status. In general, the renewal procedure is quite easy.
After receiving the visa, you must register with the Portuguese tax authority, obtain a NIF, and choose a taxation regime (ENI / atividade independente). On average, the tax burden is about 20%.
- Fastest residence permit program in the EU - No residency requirements - No tax payment requirements - Online renewals requiring no personal presence - Ability to change status within the country
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