TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT IN PORTUGAL FOR FREELANCERS (DIGITAL NOMAD)
The opportunity to work remotely has become a new reality for many employers in recent years. Alongside this, many workers now have the opportunity to perform their duties from anywhere in the world. Remote workers and freelancers can live and work in Portugal by obtaining the Digital Nomad visa (D8 visa).
First Legal Portugal provides comprehensive support services for obtaining the D8 visa and temporary residence permit based on the D8 visa "turnkey". Our experts provide client support throughout all necessary procedures for obtaining this permit.
IN PORTUGAL, AN APPLICATION FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT IS SUBMITTED IN 2 WAYS:
- Preliminary Online Application submission (via the SAPA portal);
- In paper form through the office/branch of AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum) – Agência para a Integração Migrações e Asilo.
After your application is approved, you must pass an interview at the office/branch of AIMA.
LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT:
- Applicant's identity document (valid passport)
- Documents confirming the availability of means of subsistence
- Valid D8 visa
- Valid medical insurance
- Documents confirming rental or ownership of property for residence
- Certificate of no criminal record from the country of origin and certificate of criminal record check in Portugal
- Documents confirming the availability of remote work, namely an employment contract or service agreement.
A residence permit is issued for 1 year. After the expiration of 1 year, the residence permit can be extended for 2 years, with the possibility of extending it for another 2 years after that.
THE RESIDENCE PERMIT MAY BE REFUSED IF THE APPLICANT:
- Submitted deliberately false information;
- Has a criminal record for a crime for which the penalty of imprisonment for a period of more than 1 year is established;
- The applicant is banned from entering Portuguese territory after his previous removal;
- There are bans in the AIMA database or in the Schengen Information System.
