Everything you need to know about visas, taxes, housing, and getting started in Portugal.
Visa Processing
2-4 weeks
Cost of Living
€1,200-€1,800
Popular Cities
Lisbon, Porto
Main Visa Types
5
D8 visa for remote workers with low tax and simple requirements.
Expats can benefit from 10 years of partial tax exemption on foreign income.
High quality of life with lower costs than Western Europe.
EU-standard public healthcare accessible to residents.
Easy travel within Europe and Schengen Area access.
Large expat community and English widely spoken in cities.
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Monthly income €1,062 + health insurance
Ideal For
Retirees, investors
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Monthly income €2,880 + remote work proof
Ideal For
Remote workers, freelancers
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Valid passport + work contract
Ideal For
Short-term remote workers
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Job offer + employer sponsorship
Ideal For
Employees, skilled workers
The NHR regime is one of Portugal's most attractive features for expats. If you're a new resident, you can benefit from:
Non-NHR residents pay progressive income tax (14% to 48%) plus 2.5% health contribution. Self-employed individuals pay social security contributions (21.4% to 26.4%).
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