Portugal D8 Visa 2026: Higher Income and New Savings Rules

Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad Visa has several updated requirements for 2026 that prospective applicants should review before preparing their paperwork.

New income threshold

The minimum monthly income requirement is now €3,680 — four times Portugal’s national minimum wage, which is recalculated each year. This is an increase from the 2025 figure and applies to the main applicant; the threshold rises by 50% for a spouse or partner and 30% for each dependent child included in the application.

Savings now required for all applicants

The more significant change is that a savings requirement now applies universally. All applicants — including those applying alone — must show liquid savings of at least €11,040 (equivalent to 12 times the minimum wage) in a bank account at the point of application. In previous years, savings requirements did not apply to all application categories.

Two routes remain available

The D8 continues to offer a temporary stay visa for up to one year without committing to full residency, and a residence visa for those planning a longer-term move. The residence route starts with a four-month entry visa, during which applicants arrange a Portuguese residence permit. Both routes use the same income and savings thresholds.

Citizenship path extended to ten years

In October 2025, Portugal’s government voted to extend the minimum residency period required for naturalisation from five to ten years. For applicants whose primary goal is an EU passport rather than simply a place to live and work, this is a material change that affects long-term planning.

Processing and practical notes

Applications typically take 30 to 60 days to process. Lisbon and Porto are the most established bases for D8 holders, with strong co-working infrastructure, international connectivity, and sizeable remote-work communities. Applications are submitted through Portuguese consulates or SEF/AIMA offices rather than online.

Full criteria, application steps, and a breakdown of the NHR tax regime are in our Portugal digital nomad visa guide. For shorter-stay entry rules, see the Portugal visa requirements page.