Country guide
🇵🇹 Portugal
Europe's most popular nomad base — D7 and D8 visas, the new IFICI tax regime, vibrant cities and beach towns.
Lisbon: €2,200–€3,500/mo solo
Fixed fibre 500 Mbps – 1 Gbps in cities
Mediterranean
April–June and September–October
Visa
How to get residency
D8 Digital Nomad Visa, D7 Own Income Visa.
Visa requirementsTax
Tax overview
IFICI 20% flat tax on Portuguese-source qualifying income; many foreign-source items exempt for 10 years (replaced NHR in 2024).
Where to live in Portugal
Neighborhoods nomads actually pick.
Visas for Portugal
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Guides about Portugal
Long-form articles, cost-of-living updates and on-the-ground reports from our community.
Browse guidesFAQ — Portugal for digital nomads
+Do I have to pay tax in Portugal as a digital nomad?
If you stay >183 days you become tax-resident. Under IFICI (the post-2024 replacement for NHR), eligible workers in qualifying activities pay a 20% flat rate on Portuguese income for 10 years. Foreign-source income is often exempt. Confirm with a Portuguese accountant before relocating.
+How long does the D8 visa take?
Plan 60–120 days from consulate appointment to receiving the visa, then schedule an AIMA biometrics appointment within 4 months of arrival. AIMA backlogs are real — book early.
+Can my family come with me?
Yes. Both D7 and D8 allow family reunification for spouses and dependent children. Show added income (~50% of the main applicant's threshold per dependent) and family documents.
+Is healthcare included?
Residents access the public SNS system. Most nomads also carry private insurance (~€40–€80/mo) for shorter waits.
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