Official Basis & Authorities
- AIMA: the national immigration authority (replaced SEF). It publishes procedures for residence authorizations (including remote work). AIMA
- ePortugal: official government portal explaining national visa categories (D2 entrepreneurship included). Bicalho
- Legal basis: Decreto Regulamentar n.º 4/2022 added Article 31-A & 24-B requirements for remote-work visas/residence; explicitly requires proof of average monthly income ≥ 4 × the Portuguese minimum wage (for the last 3 months). DRE Files
Minimum wage 2025: €870/month (official), so D8 income benchmark = €3,480/month (4 × 870). Government of Portugal+1
D8 — Digital Nomad (Remote Work)
Who it’s for: Employees or freelancers working for entities outside Portugal (remotely).
Income rule: Show ≥ 4× minimum wage average over last 3 months (€3,480/month for 2025). Documents: employment contract or employer declaration (employees) OR company/contract/proof of services (freelancers) + proof of income and tax residence. These are laid out in Art. 31-A / 24-B. DRE Files
Validity & path: Apply for a residence visa, then residence permit; AIMA details post-arrival residence authorization timelines. AIMA
D2 — Entrepreneur/Startup
Who it’s for: Founders/entrepreneurs establishing or investing in a business in Portugal. ePortugal provides the official overview and documents (business plan, proof of means, corporate registration/intent, etc.). servulo.com
Quick Comparison
|
Feature |
D8 Digital Nomad |
D2 Entrepreneur |
|
Purpose |
Remote work for foreign entity |
Launch/run a business in PT |
|
Funds/Income |
≥ 4× min wage avg last 3 months |
Sufficient investment & means (per business plan) |
|
Key Docs |
Contract(s), invoices, proof of income & tax residence |
Business plan, company docs, means of subsistence |
|
Authority & Basis |
AIMA + DR 4/2022 Art. 31-A/24-B |
ePortugal rules for D2 visas |
|
Family |
Family reunification available (standard rules) |
Family reunification available |
Citations: DRE Files+2AIMA+2
Pakistan Filing Tips
- Confirm consular posts handling Portugal national visas for Pakistan residents and any VFS processes. (Use mission-specific checklists; they mirror the law & AIMA rules.)
- Use official minimum-wage figure when calculating D8 income. Government of Portugal
