D8 Visa Kit

Remote-work visa · US / UK / Canada

Your Portugal D8 paperwork, started right in 7 days.

Start the slow documents on Day 1, so they don’t hold up your visa appointment.

A narrow checklist for remote employees and freelancers: what to gather, in what order, from official sources only.

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7-day document sprint Verified 9 Nov 2026
  1. Day 1Criminal record + apostilleFBI · ACRO · RCMP. It gates the calendar.
  2. Day 2Work proofEmployer letter or client contracts
  3. Day 3Income + tax residence3 months, avg ≥ €3,680
  4. Day 4Passport, photos, insurance
  5. Day 5VAC extras
  6. Day 6Form + €110 consular fee
  7. Day 7Submit at VFS or consulate
Start here: request the criminal-record certificate today. Everything else can be gathered while it’s in progress.
€3,680/mo

Income bar: average over the last 3 months, 4 × the 2026 minimum wage (€920).

Source: MNE + DGERT
€110

Consular visa fee, plus the VFS service fee if your centre charges one.

Source: MNE fees
30 / 60 days

Decision deadline: temporary-stay visa vs residence visa.

Source: MNE deadlines

What’s inside

What the free checklist covers.

Officially it’s the residence or temporary-stay visa for professional activity done remotely (“digital nomads”). Online it’s often called the “D8”.

Income bar, clear math

4 × 2026 minimum wage (€920) = €3,680/month, averaged over the last 3 months. Cited from MNE and DGERT.

A 7-day order of attack

Criminal record + apostille first (FBI / ACRO / RCMP), then work proof, income pack, insurance, and submission.

Residence vs temporary stay

Know which stamp you need, and the AIMA step after you land if you take the residence path.

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Free checklist

The 7-day document sprint.

Re-check vistos.mne.gov.pt, aima.gov.pt, and your consulate or VFS list before you book.

  1. 1

    Criminal record Start today

    US: FBI + Hague Apostille. UK: ACRO + apostille. Canada: RCMP + apostille. Start today; it gates the calendar.

  2. 2

    Work proof

    Employee: contract or employer letter. Freelancer: society/services contract or proof of services to clients outside Portugal.

  3. 3

    Income + tax residence

    3 months of payslips or invoices (average ≥ €3,680) + a document attesting fiscal residence.

  4. 4

    Passport, photos, insurance

    Passport valid more than 3 months past your stay; 2 photos; travel insurance with medical care, urgent assistance and repatriation.

  5. 5

    VAC extras

    Accommodation, personal statement or return ticket if your checklist asks. NIF or Portuguese bank account at visa stage: to confirm.

  6. 6

    Form + fee

    National visa form. Consular fee €110 (+ VFS fee if any).

  7. 7

    Submit

    US/UK: the VFS Global Portugal VAC for your jurisdiction. Canada: your Portuguese consulate (e.g. Toronto CG). Then, on the residence path: AIMA after arrival.

Income (2026)

4 × €920€3,680/month

Average monthly remote-work income over the last 3 months must be at least 4 × the Portuguese minimum wage (RMMG). Gross vs net: confirm on your VAC checklist.

Pick the visa

ItemTemporary stayResidence
StayUnder 1 yearLonger stay path
StampValid for the stay; multiple entries~4 months; 2 entries
After arrivalStay under that visaApply at AIMA for a residence permit (typically 2 years, renewable 3)
Decision30 days (MNE)60 days (MNE)

Not legal advice. Verified 9 Nov 2026. Requirements can change and consulates may add items. Always confirm on the official pages below before you book.

Official sources

Built from official pages, not forum threads.

The numbers and steps on this page come from these Portuguese government and visa-centre pages, checked on 9 Nov 2026.

MNE · Foreign MinistryNational visa typesvistos.mne.gov.pt MNE · Foreign MinistryResidence visa documentsvistos.mne.gov.pt MNE · Foreign MinistryVisa feesvistos.mne.gov.pt MNE · Foreign MinistryDecision deadlinesvistos.mne.gov.pt DGERT · Labour2026 minimum wage (RMMG)dgert.gov.pt AIMA · Migration agencyResidence permit for digital nomadsaima.gov.pt VFS GlobalPortugal visa centres, USAvfsglobal.com

FAQ

Common questions.

Short answers, using the same official sources. Still not sure? Check your VAC or consulate checklist.

Is “D8” the official name of the visa?

No. On the Portuguese portal it’s the residence or temporary-stay visa for professional activity done remotely (“digital nomads”). “D8” is what most people call it online.

How much income do I need in 2026?

An average of at least €3,680/month over the last 3 months: 4 × the 2026 Portuguese minimum wage of €920 (MNE + DGERT). Whether that’s gross or net: confirm on your VAC checklist.

Temporary stay or residence: which one do I need?

Temporary stay is for under 1 year, with multiple entries. The residence visa is about 4 months with 2 entries; after you arrive you apply at AIMA for a residence permit (typically 2 years, renewable 3). MNE decision deadlines are 30 days vs 60 days.

Why start with the criminal record?

It usually takes the longest and needs an apostille: FBI in the US, ACRO in the UK, RCMP in Canada. Starting it on Day 1 keeps it from holding up your appointment.

Where do I submit?

US and UK: the VFS Global Portugal visa centre for your jurisdiction. Canada: your Portuguese consulate (e.g. Toronto). The consular fee is €110, plus the VFS fee if any.

Does reserving the €49 kit charge me?

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Is this legal advice?

No. It’s an organised checklist built from official sources, verified 9 Nov 2026. Always confirm on vistos.mne.gov.pt, aima.gov.pt, and your consulate or VFS checklist.

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