Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
Income €3,680/mo IFICI eligible from €2,490
For remote workers and freelancers with stable foreign income.
Learn morePortugal Visas and Residencies 2026
Whatever your income looks like, there is a Portuguese route to residency. This page compares them side by side and points you to the right one. We handle the case end to end.
- 7,000+ cases handled
- 99.2% completed-case success rate (see methodology)
- EU citizenship in 10 years (7 for CPLP/EU)
- We prepare the documents for you
- 7,000+ cases handled
- 99.2% completed-case success rate
- Free re-file on directly handled Portuguese cases with a complete document set
- 30+ nationalities served
- HQ in Portugal
What Portugal gives you
Residency for the whole family
Access to Portuguese healthcare and education from day one.
A clear EU citizenship path
10 years of legal residence (7 for CPLP and EU nationals), counted from your residence-card date, under the reform effective 19 May 2026. We sell Portugal on residency in 5 years, not fast citizenship.
2-year renewable permit
Full Schengen access, renewable for the whole family.
IFICI 20% tax regime
The successor to NHR, which closed 31 March 2025: a 20% flat rate for qualifying scientific, innovation and high-value activities, for up to 10 years.
Minimum paperwork on your side
Your dedicated consultant handles the documents and appointments.
All Portugal routes
No matter what kind of income you have, we will find the best option to get a residency in Portugal.
Highly Skilled Visa (D3)
Salary from ≈€2,100/mo Degree or 5+ yrs from €2,490
Skilled-employment route. Pair with our Portuguese employer-of-record.
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Passive Income Visa (D7)
Income from €920/mo No work required from €2,490
For retirees, investors and passive-income holders.
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Entrepreneur Visa (D2)
Savings €11,040 Business plan required from €5,990
For founders and operators. Company formation included.
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Portuguese Payroll (Employer of Record)
In-house EOR €430/mo IFICI included from €6,900
Cross-cutting product. We are your Portuguese employer for the D3.
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Stuck at AIMA?
Legal escalation service
If your case is frozen, we push it into legal deadlines.
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Investor Visa (Golden Visa)
Investment from €500,000 7 days/year required 2-3 months
For investors and high-net-worth individuals. For investors seeking a flexible path to EU residency through capital investment in Portugal. Perfect for those wanting minimal stay requirements and maximum mobility.
Book a consultationCompare every Portugal route
| Best for | Income / capital | Employer needed | Family | Path to PR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8 Digital Nomad | Remote worker / freelancer | €3,680/mo | No | Yes | 5 yrs |
| D3 Highly Skilled | Skilled employee | from €2,100/mo | Yes (we can be it) | Yes | 5 yrs |
| D7 Passive Income | Retiree / rentier | from €920/mo | No | Yes (parents too) | 5 yrs |
| D2 Entrepreneur | Founder / operator | Savings €11,040 | No (own company) | Yes | 5 yrs |
| Payroll + D3 | No EU employer; IFICI focus | Salary from €2,100/mo | We are it | Yes | 5 yrs |
Case stuck at AIMA? See our rescue service. For a deeper side-by-side, read our D2 vs D7 vs D8 comparison.
Why Portugal
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IFICI 20% flat rate
For up to 10 years on qualifying scientific, innovation and high-value activities.
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EU citizenship path
After 10 years of legal residency (7 for CPLP and EU nationals), reform effective 19 May 2026.
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Lower cost of living
Roughly 40% below Western Europe, with a mild year-round climate.
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Freedom of movement
Across the Schengen area, with visa-free EU travel as a resident.
Let your personal case manager and lawyer handle all the paperwork
No more dealing with bureaucracy, we take care of every detail.
1. Understand Your Immigration Options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
2. Tailored Strategy for Approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3. Complete Document Preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
4. Smooth Application Process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
5. Bureaucratic Tasks Solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
Not sure which Portuguese visa is yours? We will tell you.
One call, your income and goals, one clear recommendation. We route you to the right route and quote the end-to-end cost. The €40 consultation secures a dedicated expert.
About “Relovisa Advisors”
Relovisa is a premium full-service immigration consultancy (HQ Portugal, "Made in Portugal"). It is not a law firm: it works with licensed immigration lawyers and tax advisors per jurisdiction. Relovisa delivers EU/UK/US residency and citizenship to founders, skilled professionals, investors, and remote workers, handling the paperwork end-to-end. Distinctive: its own Portuguese EOR/payroll entity, packaged with the Portugal D3 and Spain DNV routes, plus deep specialist depth on the France Talent (Passeport Talent) innovative-project route, including DRIEETS dossiers and the no-incubator route with two letters of support.
99.2%
Average success rate
99.2% of clients get their visas and residence permits
7000+
Cases · 30+ countries
Clients across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS
80+
Experts and lawyers
Professionals from around the world
8 years
Average experience
In immigration law & consulting
Our team, lawyers and partners
Our legal experts and professionals take care of everything, from document preparation to final approval, with 24/7 support, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Vlad Shifter
Founder
Entrepreneur and corporate consultant with 10+ years of experience with PwC, P&G, Coca Cola, Unilever and others. TechCrunch 200 Alum.
Olia Nemirovski
COO
10+ years specialist in client and partner relations, driving innovation through deep customer understanding.
Evgenia
Immigration lawyer
Licensed lawyer with deep knowledge of UK immigration law, she excels as a case manager for Talent Visas with 99.8% success rate.
Vladimir
Immigration consultant
Over three years of project management experience in German work immigration processes.
Daniela
Immigration Lawyer
Her expertise includes legal representation in court proceedings, expedited solutions for delayed residence processes, and all visa programs.
Petra
Immigration consultant
Specializes in D visas: Digital Nomad, D7, D2, D3, etc. She has experience working with various types of income.
Marilia
Immigration Attorney
Lawyer with 4 years experience works with global mobility processes for self-employed individuals through D8, D2, or IT workers through D3/Blue Card.
Thiago
Immigration Attorney
Relocated more than 300 high-qualified professionals to Portugal since 2018. Currently holding 100% success in lawsuits against AIMA (200+).
Vladislav
Tax Advisor
A licensed tax consultant with thousands of cases handled worldwide, from EU countries to Hong Kong and the USA. Specializes in finding solutions in the most unique and challenging situations.
Thomas
Tax Advisor
Thomas specializes in crypto business consultancy, with notable projects including market research for Bit2Me, a major Southern European cryptocurrency exchange.
Reviewed by the Relovisa immigration team. Published 2026-07.
Sources: Law 23/2007 (Articles 61, 61-B, 89, 90) , AIMA guidance , IFICI/NHR legislation
FAQs
Which Portuguese visa should I choose?
What is the difference between D7 and D8?
D7 is passive income (pension, rent, dividends), D8 is active remote work income. Different income proofs, similar permit mechanics.
Do you offer the Golden Visa?
Yes. The Golden Visa is a capital-investment route to Portuguese residency, from €500,000, with a minimal stay requirement of 7 days per year. Book a consultation for current fund options and eligibility.
Can I apply for D8 or D7 while already in Portugal?
Is a NIF required before applying?
Yes, a Portuguese tax number (NIF) is needed for bank accounts and administrative steps. It can be obtained remotely, and we handle it.
How long does processing take?
Consulate visa 30 to 60 days. AIMA permit issuance realistically 9 to 18 months in Lisbon/Porto and roughly 5 to 9 months via regional offices; the legal target is 90 days.
How is your fee structured?
We separate our service fee from government fees and from any investment or salary. Service fees start at €2,490 (D7/D8/D3 standard) and rise for company and payroll routes. Government fees are quoted per route.
Can I bring my family?
Yes, all routes allow family reunification. D7 is notably strong for including dependent parents.
When does the citizenship clock start?
From the date your residence permit is issued, not the consulate visa date, and it runs 10 years (7 for CPLP and EU nationals) under the post-19 May 2026 rules. For a full breakdown by route, see our citizenship timeline guide.