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🇵🇹 Portugal nomad visa: the income requirement
Last checked: July 2026 · official government source
The Portugal digital nomad visa requires about €3,680 per month for a single applicant (verified July 2026).
⚠️ This is general information, not legal, immigration, tax or insurance advice. Rules change often — always confirm the current requirements with the official government source before you apply.
How the number works
Portugal's threshold isn't a round number someone picked — like most of Europe, it's produced by a formula, which is why it moves. When the underlying reference value changes, the visa bar changes with it, usually without much announcement. That's how most out-of-date guides get people refused: the formula updated, the article didn't. We re-verify this page monthly — the date at the top is real.
Proving it
Expect to show bank statements, payslips or invoices for the months before you apply, plus contracts showing the income continues. Two practical notes: consulates generally average your recent months rather than taking your best one, and remote income should come from clients or employers outside Portugal.
If you clear it — the next filter is insurance
Income rejections are predictable; insurance rejections are the surprise. Private health insurance valid in Portugal for the full stay, typically with at least €30,000 in medical and repatriation coverage.
The Portugal insurance requirement, decoded →
Quick answers
How much income do I need for the Portugal digital nomad visa?
The Portugal digital nomad visa requires about €3,680 per month for a single applicant (verified July 2026). Four times the Portuguese minimum wage. The 2026 minimum wage is €920/month, which puts the bar at €3,680/month — up sharply from previous years, since the minimum wage rises annually. You also need savings of about €11,040 (12× minimum wage) in the bank. Add 50% of the minimum wage for a spouse (~€460) and 30% (~€276) per child.
How do I prove my income for the Portugal visa?
Consulates typically want documentary evidence covering the months before you apply: bank statements, payslips or client invoices, plus an employment contract or client agreements showing the income is ongoing and earned remotely from outside Portugal. Exact document lists vary by consulate — check the official source before filing.
What if my income is below the Portugal threshold?
You won't clear the Portugal bar, but 4 other countries on our list have a lower threshold: Italy (€2,333/mo), Spain (€2,849/mo), Greece (€3,500/mo), Croatia (€3,623/mo). Run the income checker to see every visa you qualify for.
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