Portugal’s Tax Policies for Digital Nomads

Portugal does not offer a specific digital nomad visa, but it does have a short-term residency visa known as the D7 Visa, which is valid for 12 months or 2 years. As long as applicants meet the required income criteria, they can obtain EU residency, and their spouse and children can apply alongside them. Moreover, if the applicant holds a 2-year D7 visa, they may later qualify for permanent residency or citizenship.

Let’s first take a look at the application requirements for Portugal’s D7 Visa and then examine the tax policies associated with it.

Application Requirements for the D7 Short-Term Residency Visa

To apply for the D7 Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a valid passport.
2. Be a foreign employee, self-employed individual, or entrepreneur, and provide relevant proof of employment or business.
3. Demonstrate income exceeding four times Portugal’s minimum monthly wage for the past three months. As of the publication date of this article, this equates to €3,040 per month (approximately RMB 23,000).
4. Register as a Portuguese tax resident and obtain a tax identification number (NIF).
5. Hold valid health insurance for the duration of the visa.
6. Provide a clean criminal record certificate.
7. Provide proof of local accommodation in Portugal.