Portugal Is Offering A Digital Nomad Visa Under Rs 9,500 To Work And Live There For A Year
What You Need To Know
Introduced in 2022, Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa allows non-European Union or European Economic Area citizens to reside in Portugal for a maximum of one year.
There are two types of this visa:
1. Long-Term Residency Visa
This visa is valid for 4 months, which can be followed by a 2-year residence permit. It can be renewed for up to 5 years, which can then lead to permanent residency or citizenship.
2. Temporary Stay Visa
Valid for 12 months with multiple entries. This visa can be renewed up to 4 times, but it does not help you get a permanent residency.
It is obvious that people who want to live and stay in Portugal for a short period can aim for a temporary stay visa.
Eligibility
The applicant should be at least 18 years old to apply.
You should be a non-EU/EEA national to apply for this type of visa. This includes Indians.
Your monthly income should be at least 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage, which would be somewhere 3,480 euros (Rs 3,53,843 approximately).
You will need employment proof for remote or freelance jobs.
You must have a valid passport and all other travel authorization.
Health insurance that covers your stay in Portugal is required.
You should have a clean criminal record from your resident country.
How To Apply
Step 1: Check your eligibility and collect your employment proof.
Step 2: Prepare all the required documents
Step 3: Fill out the visa application form available from the Portuguese consulate or embassy. Pay the visa fee, which is 90 euros (Rs 9,156 approx.)
Step 4: Make an appointment with the Portuguese consulate or embassy and submit your application along with your documents.
Step 5: Wait for approval to come. Once your application is approved, you will be allowed to enter and live in Portugal.
Step 6: Apply for a residence permit once you arrive in Portugal if you have opted for a long-term visa. This should be done before your visa expires.
The Pros
You can bring a spouse or partner with children.
Legal right to live and work remotely in Portugal.
You will have access to the Schengen area.
You can apply for a residence permit if you apply for a long-term visa.
Good weather and a great lifestyle.
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