Portugal digital nomad visa: income and tax
Portugal's D8 digital nomad visa needs an average income of at least €3,680 a month in 2026: four times the minimum wage of €920. If you move and become tax resident, here is what that income is worth after Portuguese tax.
Income after Portuguese tax
| Income a month | A year | IRS and social security | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| €3,680 D8 minimum | €44,160 | €14,114 | €2,504 |
| €4,600 | €55,200 | €19,292 | €2,992 |
| €5,520 | €66,240 | €24,888 | €3,446 |
| €7,360 | €88,320 | €36,081 | €4,353 |
Taxed as a resident employee in mainland Portugal, single, 2026, paid in 12 payments, with Portuguese social security at 11%. Freelancers, people who keep paying social security in another EU country and people working for a foreign employer can pay different contributions. Calculate with your details.
The D8 visa in short
- For people who work remotely for an employer or clients outside Portugal.
- Income: an average of €3,680 a month over the last three months (4 × the €920 minimum wage), shown with payslips, a contract or bank statements.
- The amount follows the minimum wage, so it changes when the minimum wage rises in January. The 2027 minimum wage has not been set in law yet.
Working for a Portuguese employer instead
The D3 visa for highly qualified work and the EU Blue Card are for jobs with a Portuguese employer. The law sets the D3 salary at 1.5 times the national average gross salary or three times the IAS (€1,611 a month in 2026), and the Blue Card at 1.5 times the average salary (1.2 times for shortage occupations). AIMA's published figures are based on older salary data, so confirm the current amount with AIMA before you apply. If your job qualifies, the IFICI regime can tax your salary at 20%.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do I need for Portugal's digital nomad visa in 2026?
An average of at least €3,680 a month over the last three months, which is four times the 2026 minimum wage of €920.
How much is €3,680 a month after tax in Portugal?
If you become tax resident in Portugal and are taxed as an employee, €3,680 a month (€44,160 a year) leaves about €2,504 a month after IRS and social security in 2026, before any IRS Jovem or IFICI benefit.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Portugal?
Once you spend more than 183 days in Portugal in a year, or have a home there you intend to keep, you are usually a Portuguese tax resident and pay Portuguese income tax on your worldwide income, including pay from a foreign employer. A tax treaty can change who taxes what, so check your situation.
Sources: Decreto-Lei 139/2025: minimum wage of €920 from 1 January 2026, Portaria 480-A/2025/1: IAS 2026 (€537.13), Ministry of Foreign Affairs: residence visa documentation (D8 income requirement), AIMA: residence permit for highly qualified activity (D3), AIMA: EU Blue Card. This page is about income and tax; check visa rules with the consulate or AIMA.