Portugal D7 and D8 income thresholds rise with the 2026 minimum wage
Was: D7 €870/mo, D8 €3,480/mo, fee €90
Now: D7 €920/mo, D8 €3,680/mo, fee €110
Minimum wage is €920/month in 2026 (Decreto-Lei 139/2025). D7 needs 1x (€920/month), D8 needs 4x (€3,680/month). National visa fee is €110.
Verified 2026-10-26. Every figure links to its source.
Who this affects
- Portugal D7 Visa: retirees and people living on passive income
- Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa: remote workers for employers or clients outside Portugal
Current requirements
D7 Visa
- Income required
- €920 (≈ $1,028)/month[official source]
- Fees
- National (residence) visa fee: €110 (≈ $123)
- Processing
- up to 60 days[official source]
- Citizenship after
- 10 years[official source]
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
- Income required
- €3,680 (≈ $4,111)/month[official source]
- Fees
- National (residence) visa fee: €110 (≈ $123)
- Processing
- up to 60 days[official source]
- Citizenship after
- 10 years[official source]
What to do now
- If you already filed, check whether the old rule still applies to pending applications. The source above says so when it does.
- If you have not filed, plan with the new figure and confirm it with your consulate before you book an appointment.
- See the full US to Portugal guide for every route and step.
- See all recent rule changes.
Track your move as the rules change
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