Remote-work visa · US / UK / Canada
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A narrow checklist for remote employees and freelancers. Official name on the Portuguese portal: residence or temporary-stay visa for professional activity done remotely (“digital nomads”). Often called “D8” online.
- Income bar, clear math: 4 × 2026 minimum wage (€920) = €3,680/month average over the last 3 months (MNE + DGERT).
- 7-day order of attack: criminal record + apostille first (FBI / ACRO / RCMP), then work proof, income pack, insurance, submit.
- Residence vs temporary stay: know which stamp you need and the AIMA step after you land.
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Not legal advice. Verified 9 Nov 2026. Re-check vistos.mne.gov.pt, aima.gov.pt, and your consulate/VFS list before you book.
Pick the visa
| Temporary stay | Residence | |
|---|---|---|
| Stay | Under 1 year | Longer stay path |
| Stamp | Valid for the stay; multiple entries | ~4 months; 2 entries |
| After arrival | Stay under that visa | Apply at AIMA for a residence permit (typically 2 years, renewable 3) |
| Decision deadline | 30 days (MNE) | 60 days (MNE) |
Income (2026)
Average monthly remote-work income over the last 3 months ≥ 4 × RMMG. 2026 RMMG = €920 → €3,680/month. Gross vs net: confirm on your VAC checklist.
Day-by-day
- Day 1 — Criminal record. US: FBI + Hague Apostille. UK: ACRO + apostille. Canada: RCMP + apostille. Start today; it gates the calendar.
- Day 2 — Work proof. Employee: contract or employer letter. Freelancer: society/services contract or proof of services to clients outside Portugal.
- Day 3 — Income + tax residence. 3 months payslips/invoices (avg ≥ €3,680) + document attesting fiscal residence.
- Day 4 — Passport, photos, insurance. Passport valid >3 months past stay; 2 photos; travel insurance with medical care, urgent assistance, repatriation.
- Day 5 — VAC extras. Accommodation / personal statement / return ticket if your checklist asks. NIF or Portuguese bank at visa stage: to confirm.
- Day 6 — Form + fee. National visa form. Consular fee €110 (+ VFS fee if any).
- Day 7 — Submit. US/UK: VFS Global Portugal VAC for your jurisdiction. Canada: your Portuguese consulate (e.g. Toronto CG). Then, if residence path: AIMA after arrival.
Official sources
MNE visa types MNE residence docs MNE fees MNE deadlines DGERT RMMG 2026 AIMA digital nomads VFS Portugal USA