Can a recent graduate get the Portugal digital nomad visa?
Updated · Income & work guide · Not legal advice
Yes. Portugal's D8 lists no degree or minimum-experience requirement, so a recent graduate can qualify. The real hurdle is income: you need a remote job or clients outside Portugal and an average of at least €3,680 a month over the last 3 months, so a brand-new job usually means waiting until you have three payslips.
| Situation | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Remote job for 3+ months at €3,680+ | Good |
| Remote job signed, starts next month | Wait for 3 months of pay, or ask the post |
| Freelance, irregular | Build 3 to 6 months of invoices first |
| Below the threshold | Not yet; consider other visas |
Portugal vs Spain on this point
Spain's nomad visa asks for a degree or three years' experience. Portugal's doesn't, which makes the D8 the easier route for early-career remote workers who earn enough.
Quick answers
- Can a recent graduate get the Portugal digital nomad visa?
- Yes, if you earn €3,680+/month on average over 3 months from remote work outside Portugal.
- Do I need a degree for the D8?
- No degree appears on the MNE's D8 lists.
- Can I apply with a job offer only?
- The temporary stay list mentions a promise of a contract, but the income average still needs a record. Ask your post.
What to do next
Enter your income and household in the free D8 check: it shows the exact gap (if any) against the current threshold and what proof to bring. A human review of the full file is $599 one applicant, $999 family.
Check my income for the D8Sources
- MNE (Vistos): documents for residence visas, incl. remote work
- MNE (Vistos): documents for temporary stay visas, incl. remote work
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.