Visas for Digital Nomads in Portugal
Summary: Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Portugal.
Program: D7 Visa
Length of Stay: 4 months + 2 Years after receiving your residency card (Título de Residência). Each renewal thereafter is for 3 years. Permanent residency if available after 5 years if you meet language requirements.
Fees: Varies - ABOUT $130 with processing fees.
Online Application Available: Varies - In person appointments required
Requirements & Documents: Many!
Covid-19 Requirements: Current Covid Measures
Application Timing : Varies - 6 months to 15 days from departure - decisions takes 4-6 weeks or longer.
Portugal continues to be one of the most desirable countries in the world for nomads and digital nomads and expats alike. The climate, culture, people, and much more combine to create a lifestyle that is magnetic. Additionally, its visa enables you to travel throughout the Schengen Area freely. As long as you meet specific income requirements, you can qualify for the D7 visa. The visa will be good for 4 months, after which time you will need to apply for a separate resident permit.
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Portuguese lawyers Ana Sofia Lamares and Diogo Capela are the founding partners of the law firm. After deepening their expertise and gaining experience, primarily in the fields of Immigration and Citizenship, both decided to found LACA and pursue their mission. The team brings together lawyers internationally renowned for their expertise, as well as professionals from other areas meticulously and carefully chosen, to ensure that the team is in line with a rigorous personal and professional ethos.
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Lamares, Capela & AssociadosPortuguese lawyers Ana Sofia Lamares and Diogo Capela are the founding partners of the law firm. After deepening their expertise and gaining experience, primarily in the fields of Immigration and Citizenship, both decided to found LACA and pursue their mission. The team brings together lawyers internationally renowned for their expertise, as well as professionals from other areas meticulously and carefully chosen, to ensure that the team is in line with a rigorous personal and professional ethos.
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