Several remote-friendly visas and a dedicated job-seeker visa make Portugal one of the easiest EU entries.
Permanent residence: 5 years. Permanent residence after 5 years of legal residence with A2 Portuguese.
Citizenship: no fixed period. Portugal has been tightening its nationality law (a longer residence period was approved in 2025). Check the current rule before planning.
| Route | Valid for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Job seeker visa Enter Portugal to look for work, then switch to a residence permit once hired. | 120 days, extendable by 60 | — |
| Digital nomad visa (D8) For remote workers earning at least four times the Portuguese minimum wage from work abroad. | 1 year, or a 2-year residence permit | — |
| Highly qualified activity (D3) For graduates hired into highly qualified roles; processed faster than the standard work visa. | 2-year residence permit | — |
| Passive income visa (D7) Live in Portugal on pensions, rent, dividends or savings at least equal to the minimum wage. | 2-year residence permit | — |