Short answer: Portugal D8 (digital nomad/remote work) is for remote work for an overseas employer or remote self-employment, with income at official levels, housing and insurance. It differs from D7 passive income and the golden visa.
Information current as of October 2026.
D8 versus D7 and golden visa
| Item | D8 | D7 | Golden visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Remote work income | Passive income | Qualifying investment |
| Fit | Digital workers | Retirees/passive income | Investment allocation |
See Portugal Golden Visa.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm contracts are overseas work, not local Portuguese employment. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.