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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;In need of a lifestyle change that lets you carry on working? It’s time to consider Portugal, one of Europe’s most desirable destinations - and somewhere that will welcome you with open arms - thanks to the country’s new &lt;strong&gt;Digital Nomad Visa&lt;/strong&gt; scheme, which makes moving here and bringing your job with you a genuine possibility for foreign citizens.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The new scheme was launched on 30&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; October 2022 and is available to third country nationals (citizens from outside the EU and EEA) who can generate income from a foreign company or source remotely while living in Portugal. Here are five things to consider when applying to become a remote worker.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&#160; &#160; &#160;To be eligible, you’ll need to prove a monthly income of at least four times the Portuguese minimum wage, which currently works out at around €2,800 a month. It must be generated remotely from employment or professional work based outside Portugal. Usually this means working directly for a company (or companies) based in the US, the UK, Asia or Middle East, typically your current employer, or it could be working as a self-employed contractor for one of more overseas clients. Passive incomes, such as rental income or returns from investments, are not included.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&#160; &#160; Two types of visa are applicable to remote workers. The first is the temporary visa, which is valid for up to a year and allows you to ‘test-drive’ life in Portugal with the possibility to extend your stay. You may not be obliged to register for tax or have a Portuguese bank account with this option. Geared towards more permanent residency, the second route is a visa that leads to a one-year residency permit, renewable for a total of five years. After five consecutive years of residency, you may then apply for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship. Registering for tax and receiving income into a Portuguese bank account will be required for this option.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&#160; &#160; &#160;Applications for visas are made typically at the Portuguese Consulate in your country of origin. But if you are already in Portugal, you can apply at the SEF (Portuguese immigration and border services). At your consultation, you’ll be asked to show proof of income (bank statements), a contract of employment or proof that you are self-employed, as well as proof of private health insurance and your current tax residency. It could be worthwhile appointing a visa specialist or law firm to assist you, to avoid your application being rejected and your move being held up.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&#160; &#160; &#160;The ability to work remotely relies on a reliable internet connection but remote workers can rest assured Portugal delivers on that front. According to a recent European Commission (Eurostat) report, Portugal is among Europe’s top performing countries in both the roll-out of fixed VHCNs (Very High Capacity Networks) and take-up of ultra-fast broadband connections. In 2022, around 5.9 million Portuguese households (91 per cent) had at least one high-speed network (an increase of 5.6 per cent compared to the previous year). The estimated number of households in a network offering fibre optic is now around 5.7 million, which is coverage of 88 per cent.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&#160; &#160; Ownership of a Portuguese property is not a condition for a digital nomad visa application, which means you’ll likely rent a home when you first arrive in Portugal. Think about where Outside of Lisbon and Porto in the north, hot spots for professionals in the Algarve include the historic cities of Lagos and Portim&#227;o, which offer the perfect blend of world-class amenities, culture and beachfronts. Ideal Homes Portugal can assist with matching you with the best place to live.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Speak to Ideal Homes Portugal for guidance on the Digital Nomad Visa and all other types of Portuguese residency visas, and/or for assistance finding a Portuguese home, either to buy or rent.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Let’s get digital - new Portugal visa for remote workers

Read about the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, launched in 2022, for citizens from outside the EU and EEA who can generate income from a foreign company or source remotely while living in Portugal.