Portugal · dnv
Portugal's dedicated Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers earning 4x the minimum wage. Path to EU citizenship in 5 years.
Who is this for?
Remote workers earning EUR 3,280+/month who want European lifestyle with fast citizenship path.
Pros
5-year citizenship path
Schengen access
Great quality of life
Family included
Cons
Higher income threshold than D7
AIMA processing delays
Portuguese needed for citizenship
Income not provided
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 30 days (15–60)
Valid 6+ months
From: Passport office · ~14d
Contract with non-Portuguese employer
From: Employer · ~7d
Bank statements showing 4x minimum wage
From: Bank · ~7d
Apostilled and translated
From: Police authority · ~21d · Max 3mo old
You keep
€33,165/yr
€2,764/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• NHR 2.0: 20% flat tax for qualifying professions
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Citizenship
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.