Lisbon offers some of the best conditions for digital nomads in Europe: legal residency via the D8 visa, a favourable tax regime via NHR, and a world-class quality of life. We help remote workers navigate the full setup from visa application to banking and company formation.
Lisbon has become one of Europe's leading digital nomad cities, combining Atlantic coastline, affordable (by Western European standards) cost of living, excellent English proficiency, and a welcoming expat scene. Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa and NHR tax regime make it one of the most attractive European residency options for remote workers.
12-month renewable residence for remote workers earning from outside Portugal. Gateway to EU residency.
20% flat income tax rate (or full exemption) for 10 years for new Portugal tax residents.
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Open a personal EU bank account compatible with Portuguese residency and international client payments.
We review your income, nationality, and goals to create a personalised Lisbon setup plan.
We prepare and submit your D8 visa application to the Portuguese consulate or immigration authority.
Company formation and bank account opening proceed in parallel with the visa.
After arrival and NIF registration, we coordinate NHR tax status application with our local partner.
Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum monthly income of 3,480 EUR (4 times the Portuguese minimum wage). This threshold applies to the principal applicant. We advise on income documentation during onboarding.
The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime allowed qualifying new Portugal tax residents to pay a flat 20% income tax rate on Portuguese-source professional income and potentially receive foreign-source income at 0% for 10 years. Portugal reformed the NHR regime in 2024 (now called IFICI). We advise on the current version and coordinate with a Portuguese tax advisor as part of our NHR guidance service.
The Portuguese consular stage typically takes 4-8 weeks for appointment scheduling, plus a further 2-4 weeks for processing after submission. We advise on booking consular appointments early and managing the process end to end.
Yes. Spouses and dependent children can apply for accompanying family reunification visas alongside the D8 principal applicant. Income thresholds increase for family applications. We include family application guidance in our service.
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
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