This is the September 22, 2026 working note for the Portugal digital-nomad income file. Amounts are comparison figures, not a guarantee of approval. Re-check the official source and the consulate or immigration office opening your application on ship day.
Portugal income requirement at a glance
The working floor is about €3,480–€3,680/month. The common working calculation is roughly four times the Portuguese minimum wage; the exact 2026 wage basis and accepted look-back must be re-verified with AIMA or the consulate.
Source: official eligibility guidance. Figures can move with a wage, index, or administrative update.
Who qualifies and what to prove
The D8 is for remote work or services performed for an employer or clients outside Portugal. Contracts, recent bank statements, and proof of accommodation are the practical starting pack.
- Employment or client contracts showing remote work and foreign income.
- Bank statements covering the requested look-back period, with credits matching the contracts or payslips.
- Passport, accommodation, health insurance, and application forms requested by the authority.
Family and tax caveat
Family add-ons, savings alternatives, tax treatment, and accepted document periods are jurisdiction-specific. Do not turn a solo comparison number into a family approval calculation. Tax residence and exemption rules need separate professional advice.
Related: Europe income ladder · proof-of-income pack · Spain vs Portugal · Schengen 90/180.
FAQ
Is this a gross or net number?
Use the wording of the official rule, not a neighboring country's convention. Where the authority does not state gross or net clearly, ask the consulate before relying on the figure.
Can savings replace income?
Sometimes savings can supplement or substitute, but only where the authority publishes that route. Treat it as unverified until the current checklist says so.
How current is this page?
It is dated September 22, 2026. Figures move, so confirm the linked official source on the day you submit.
Does remote work have to be foreign?
Digital-nomad routes generally require work for an employer or clients outside the host country. Confirm the exact definition in the official guidance.