WHO IT'S FOR · D8 VISA
Who the Digital
Nomad Visa Is For
A visa for digital nomads — your key to life in Portugal by the ocean, with stable legal status and your remote job intact
An important nuance: this visa doesn't apply if you work for a company you founded
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BENEFITS · D8 VISA
Key Benefits of the
D8 Portugal Visa
2+3 years
Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A direct path to permanent residency and EU citizenship
No investment
No need to open a company, invest, or create jobs
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with your Portuguese residence card
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
No bank account needed
No need to open a personal Portuguese bank account before applying
EU banks
Account opening, loans and financial products. Full integration into the EU banking system
DOCUMENTS · CHECKLIST
What documents you need
IN PORTUGAL
Documents in Portugal
A basic package prepared on the ground or in advance — proving your address and tax status in the country
Required documents
NIF — Portuguese tax number
Rental agreement or proof of ownership (at some consulates, for at least 1 year)
Motivation letter
Completed application form for the Portuguese consulate
IN YOUR COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP / RESIDENCE
Documents to prepare beforehand
The package you gather in your home country and submit at the consulate along with proof of remote income
Required documents
Passport (all valid ones) + 2 photos
Criminal record certificate with apostille
Travel health insurance (from €30,000)
Flights to Portugal
Employment contracts / employer letter or service contracts
Proof of income: 3 pay slips/invoices and bank statements
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your country, income type and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
NIF, a checklist tailored to your case, legal review, proof of address
≈ 60 days
D8 visa submission at the consulate
Appointment, document package, full support. Visa valid 4 months / 2 entries
Arrival
Arrival in Portugal
Preparing your AIMA application and helping you settle in
≈ 90 business days
Residency application (AIMA)
In-person lawyer support. Two-year residence card
After 2 years
Residency renewal
Renew your residence permit for another 3 years without leaving the country
Final stage
Path to EU citizenship
Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Choose your level of support
BASIC
€490
Start & preparation
NIF + NISS
Personal checklist
2×45 min consultation with an expert
Chat manager
Lawyer review
AIMA appointment
STANDARD ✦ POPULAR
€1,100
Full package up to the visa
NIF + NISS + checklist
2×60 min + chat manager
Document review by a lawyer
Consulate appointment arranged
AIMA appointment
Lawyer support at AIMA
PREMIUM
€3,800
Full-cycle up to the residence card
Everything in Standard
AIMA appointment + lawyer support
Status management up to the card
Unlimited consultations
Tax consultation + IRS
3+ specialists on the team
FAMILY
€6,200
Up to 4 people included
Everything in Premium for each family member
Family reunification paperwork
Unlimited consultations
3+ specialists, priority support
Our commitment: a fixed price for Vesper's support, with no hidden fees for our services. Government fees, translations and third-party services are paid separately; we support you at every step
ADD-ONS
Additional services
AIMA government fee on submission
€406.90
Residence permit renewal
€181.50
Family reunification (1 child)
€177.40
Bank account opening
€1,450
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Document translation
€20 / page
Notarization
€20 / document
Document delivery
€15
Accountant
from €200/mo
Citizenship
€250
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
EU passport
Path to citizenship
The D8 visa is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
D8 Visa?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
Mob / WhatsApp
+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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