The Portuguese government has announced a new visa that allows digital nomads to stay or settle for a certain period in the country.
The residence permit is for employed and self-employed workers and aims to regulate the temporary stay or residency of remote workers.
Visa applications are being accepted from 30th October.
This visa is split into two categories, encompassing both remote workers aiming for a temporary stay of up to one year; and also digital nomads looking for a residency visa in Portugal.
To qualify, remote workers need to prove a monthly income that is four times the amount of the current minimum income in Portugal – the current minimum monthly income in Portugal is 705,00 EUR.
Applicants will also need to provide a work contract or proof of self-employment.
The digital nomad visa can be applied from a Portuguese Consulate in their own home country, or apply by an expression of interest with the Foreign Borders Office – SEF in Portugal.
Patricia Casaburi, Managing Director of Global Citizen Solutions, a boutique investment migration company with a strong presence in the Portuguese market, said:
“Digital nomadism is a trend that has been gaining traction since the early 2020s and with the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working became a reality for many workers.
“This visa will simplify procedures for citizens from other countries who want to come to Portugal and the country will benefit from attracting a new labour market and more human resources.”
According to the website Nomad List, Lisbon ranks in first place among the best cities in the world for Digital Nomads.
Reasons listed by users included the cost of living, safety, fluency in English, variety of work hubs and overall sunny climate throughout the year.
DIGITAL NOMAD VISA LIVE EVENT: Global Citizen Solutions has invited a tax lawyer to co-host a live event on Tuesday 11th October, at 6 pm GMT +1.
The lawyer will explain all about the application process and discuss the benefits of the new Digital Nomad Visa.
https://www.youtube.com/c/GlobalCitizenSolutions
For more information, please visit https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com.
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