Working Remote in Portugal can be truly magical. Portugal is a unique country to work remote in due to their culture, landmarks, terrain, festivals and more. The country is very affordable and welcoming.
Visas for Working Remote in Portugal
Portugal does not offer a digital nomad visa, instead they offer two visas that are temporary stay or residency. The temporary stay visa is for those that want to stay in Portugal for a year or less and grants you multiple entries into the country. The residency visa, or D7, is for those who want to stay for more than a year. If you are going to work remote in Portugal, it is best to apply for the D7 Visa. Healthcare is socialized in Portugal, and is extended to digital nomads. If you quality for all of their residency formalities, you can access their healthcare system.
Portugal is Affordable
Portugal can be affordable in the sense that their culture does not turn their nose up with bargaining. Feel free to bargain with those at the fruit stands at the markets but also, when booking a stay at an Airbnb with the host. When looking for a place to live, Portugal is one of the lowest cost of living areas in Western Europe. When booking a stay in Portugal, it can come out cheaper when booking longer term for your stay and try to book early due to different tourist seasons, especially during the summer.
Working Space
Working in Portugal offers different spaces for co-working. Lisbon is a popular space for nomads due to the offices being located in a city that offers old world feels but trendy places in their neighborhoods. For those that are looking for more of a beachy feel, Peniche is cheap and is more of a “surf town”. One of the most popular cities to work in as a digital nomad is Braga, it is a tech “hotbed” and is more on the “youthful” side. For those that like to explore, Portugal has the world’s oldest bookshop. Madeira is an island that is popular with digital nomads and has a large community of those that speak English.
Resources:
Get Golden Visa: https://getgoldenvisa.com/digital-nomad-portugal
Go Visa Free: https://govisafree.com/digital-nomad-portugal/
