Has Portugal changed the D8 visa requirements in 2026?
Updated · Applying for the D8 guide · Not legal advice
The D8's core rules (remote work for entities outside Portugal, 4x the minimum wage, average of the last 3 months) did not change, but the number did: with the 2026 minimum wage at €920, the income bar is €3,680 a month. Separate 2025 amendments to the Foreigners Act and the nationality law affect family reunification and the citizenship timeline, so check those before you plan.
| Item | Status (checked 2026-11-12) |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (sets the income bar) | €920 in 2026 → €3,680/month |
| Visa fee | €110 on the MNE fee page |
| US submission channel | VFS Global Chicago accepts Portuguese visa applications since 3 August 2026 (Embassy notice) |
| Family reunification | Changed by 2025 amendments: check current rules |
| Citizenship timeline | Nationality law changes in 2025: check |
How we keep this current
Every threshold on this site comes from one data file checked against official sources; the date is shown on each page. Portugal usually sets the next year's minimum wage in December, so the D8 income bar moves every January.
Quick answers
- Has Portugal changed the D8 visa requirements in 2026?
- The rules are the same; the income figure rose with the minimum wage to €3,680/month.
- How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage?
- €3,680 a month in 2026 (4 x €920).
- Will the D8 be abolished?
- There's no official announcement that we know of. Follow the MNE visa site.
What to do next
Run the free D8 eligibility check: it compares your income with €3,680/month, picks your consular post and builds your document list. Want a person to check the file? Standard review is $599 one-time.
Check my D8 eligibility (free)Sources
- Diário da República (official gazette: Law 23/2007, Law 18/2022, minimum wage decree)
- MNE (Vistos): documents for residence visas, incl. remote work
- MNE (Vistos): national visa fees
- Embassy of Portugal in Washington, DC
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.