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A residency visa introduced in 2022 for non-EU remote workers and freelancers who earn their income from employers or clients outside Portugal. It requires a higher income level than the D7.
Remote employees and freelancers working for non-Portuguese employers or clients.
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The D8 is Portugal's digital nomad visa, introduced in 2022, for remote workers and freelancers who earn from employers or clients outside Portugal. It requires a higher income than the D7.
The D3 is Portugal's visa for highly qualified professionals — such as scientists, engineers, IT specialists, senior managers and teachers — with a job offer. Depending on salary and qualifications, the residence permit can take the form of the EU Blue Card.
The D2 is Portugal's visa for entrepreneurs, business founders and independent professionals who want to set up, invest in or run a company, or work freelance. It also covers the certified Start-up Visa route.
The D1 is Portugal's standard residency visa for non-EU salaried employees who have an employment contract or promise of employment with a Portuguese employer.
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