Get your D8 Digital Nomad Visa, Without Stress
Touchdown's D8 Visa Package gets you to Portugal faster, with full clarity and no stress. We give you end-to-end support and direct access to a veteran legal team, including holistic planning from day one: covering visa, taxes and banking. Check your eligibility in minutes, completely free.
- Free Introduction Call
- Tax Consultation
- Dedicated Immigration Lawyer
- NIF & Bank Account
- Visa Appointment Support
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What is the D8 Visa?
The D8 Digital Nomad Visa is Portugal's residency pathway for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs earning income from outside the country.
The D8 offers a flexible route to living in Portugal while continuing your international work.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or Andorra.
Earn at least 3480 euros per month (equivalent to the Portuguese minimum wage) in passive income.
Be over 18 and have a clean criminal record.
Why use Touchdown? We make applying for a D8 Visa easy.
Touchdown's approach is simple, clear and transparent. We break down the process into clear and easy milestones, whilst giving you end-to-end visibility and support. Here's how it looks.
1
Check if you qualify online
3 minutes
Answer a few questions about your nationality, residency, work arrangement and income. This allows Touchdown to give you a preliminary read on your eligibility for Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa.
2
Speak with our in-house legal team
15 minutes
Book a free, zero-obligation introduction call with the Touchdown team to run through your background, approach and strategy. You can choose a date and time at your convenience.
3
Get your holistic plan
Typically 2 days
We'll prepare a holistic plan that considers your Portugal visa approach, tax setup and banking arrangements. We'll set up a dedicated joint consultation with our in-house immigration lawyer and tax attorney.
4
Prepare your documents
Typically 2 days
You'll prepare and submit the required documents electronically to our team. We'll let you know exactly what you need to prepare and by when, and walk you through the process. We'll verify your documents and request any changes.
5
Secure your appointment
Typically 1 week
We'll help you secure your visa appointment in your home country. We'll work with you to ensure we can get this scheduled as quickly as possible with the local authorities.
6
We submit your application
Typically 1 week
We'll finalise your visa application form, supporting evidence and personal statement. We'll re-verify everything is in place before your appointment, so you can cruise through with confidence. We'll also get to work to set up the essentials: your Portuguese NIF and Bank Account.
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€2500
one time
What's included?
€2500
one time
Transparent pricing and thoughtfully crafted packages, for every application.
Immigration Consultation
Tax Consultation
Holistic Planning
Appointment Assistance
Application Preparation and Submission
Portuguese Fiscal Number (NIF)
Portuguese Bank Account
Lease Agreement Review
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Planning to apply for Portugal's D8 Visa?
Watch this first
In this video, our in-house legal team breaks down everything you need to know before applying for the D8 Digital Nomad Visa.
Why use Touchdown?
We're a registered Portuguese law firm, you have a direct line into a team of world-class lawyers.
Meet the Touchdown Team
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Our team has processed hundreds of visa applications for customers from all walks of life.
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We have happy customers
500+ customers from all walks of life have already turned to Touchdown to support them in finding a new home.
As someone who appreciates well-organized services, I was genuinely impressed by Touchdown. They helped me obtain my NIF and navigate some rather complex tax requirements for expats in Portugal. The team kept me informed at every stage and handled everything with such professionalism. I'm grateful to have found a service that truly understands the needs of newcomers to Portugal. Ended up saving a whopping 30% in taxes thanks to their international tax team. Really impressive stuff.
Tia Katarina
Freelancer
So so easy! Thank you guys. I've had endless bad experiences with lawyers over the years, but you somehow made this so straightforward. Did the NHR scheme all from outside Portugal. Recommend to all other digital nomads.
Ultan Miller
Digital Nomad
I spoke with Manuel and he was extremely professional and helpful and helped me make better sense of my situation, and recommended a set-up based on it. Would highly recommend this service to any digital nomads or expats planning to move to portugal
Karim
Digital Nomad
Honestly, I can’t believe how simple Touchdown made the entire visa process. I’d been putting off this move for years because of all the paperwork, but their platform automated everything, even setting up appointments! Five stars all the way.
Eisha J Khan
Business Owner
As someone who appreciates well-organized services, I was genuinely impressed by Touchdown. They helped me obtain my NIF and navigate some rather complex tax requirements for expats in Portugal. The team kept me informed at every stage and handled everything with such professionalism. I'm grateful to have found a service that truly understands the needs of newcomers to Portugal. Ended up saving a whopping 30% in taxes thanks to their international tax team. Really impressive stuff.
Tia Katarina
Freelancer
So so easy! Thank you guys. I've had endless bad experiences with lawyers over the years, but you somehow made this so straightforward. Did the NHR scheme all from outside Portugal. Recommend to all other digital nomads.
Ultan Miller
Digital Nomad
I spoke with Manuel and he was extremely professional and helpful and helped me make better sense of my situation, and recommended a set-up based on it. Would highly recommend this service to any digital nomads or expats planning to move to portugal
Karim
Digital Nomad
Honestly, I can’t believe how simple Touchdown made the entire visa process. I’d been putting off this move for years because of all the paperwork, but their platform automated everything, even setting up appointments! Five stars all the way.
Eisha J Khan
Business Owner
Life in Europe, Unlocked
Settle, retire or work in Portugal with visa-free Schengen travel, access to public services, a residency path, and citizenship: all from one of Europe's most vibrant, affordable countries.
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
Pathway to permanent residency and/or Citizenship after five years
Access to tax efficient regimes like NHR 2.0 (IFICI) and IRS Jovem
Join a vibrant culture with a thriving and connected community
Mild climate, beautiful landscapes and 300+ days of sun annually
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Read our comprehensive 2025 D8 Digital Nomad Visa Guide
Our team has compiled the latest and most accurate information along with our hands-on experience to publish our 2025 D8 Digital Nomad Visa Guide. We lean on decades of combined experience and always track the latest regulatory and procedural changes.
Your most common questions, answered
More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.
The timeline depends on the country where you apply, since appointment availability and processing times vary between consulates. As a ballpark figure, the process from gathering documents to approval usually takes about five months.
We detail the entire process for applying for the Portugal D8 Visa in our 2025 D8 Digital Nomad Visa Guide. With Touchdown, it's easy. We give you step-by-step guidance, holistic planning and end-to-end support. We file your application for you, provide appointment support and set up your Portugal NIF and Bank Account.
Yes, Touchdown's D8 Visa Package includes everything you'll need to secure your visa. We've designed this to be the most comprehensive offering in the market. Specifically, we provide holistic planning, a tax consultation, a dedicated immigration lawyer, appointment support, a Portuguese Bank Account and NIF, a lease agreement review and more. We'll review your documents as well.
Yes, you can complete most of the D8 Visa application process online: getting your essentials (NIF and bank account), preparing your documents, getting your documents reviewed and completing your application (handled by Touchdown). You have to attend one pre-screening appointment and one visa collection appointment in your home country (country of residence or nationality).
Absolutely. We work with individuals, couples, and families: and we'll make sure each application is properly prepared and submitted together.
Yes, for a 100% bulletproof application. We also suggest transfering the equivalent of one year of Portugal’s minimum wage (870 × 12 = €10,440) to the bank account, adding 50% for a spouse and 30% for each child. For example, a family with one child: Main applicant €10,440 + spouse €5,220 + child €3,132 = €18,792.
Touchdown is Portugal's leading relocation platform; backed by a veteran team of Portuguese lawyers. Think of Touchdown as both your relocation companion and personal legal team - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new home integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From visa and residency support, tax and business setup, to navigating life after you land, our team supports you every step of the way.
Touchdown was founded by product operators and veteran Portuguese lawyers. Our team blends years of experience building billion dollar software products and the experience of having helped hundreds of expats make Portugal their base. Two of Touchdown's founding partners are licensed and accredited Portuguese lawyers. You can read more about Touchdown and our team on our About Page.
