Portugal

Work in Portugal ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

A gateway to the EU, popular with remote workers and digital nomads.

Open Roles

1,100+

Avg Salary

โ‚ฌ30,000โ€“55,000

Typical Visa

D7 / D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Process

Straightforward

Why work in Portugal?

Portugal's D7 and D8 Digital Nomad visas make it one of the easiest EU countries to enter as a remote worker or freelancer. Low cost of living, English-friendly cities, and EU residency pathways attract global talent year-round.

Top sectors

TechnologyTourismFinanceRemote Work

Market trend

Growing

Job opportunities

Featured roles in Portugal

Employer-sponsored positions with active visa support

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TechnologyVisa sponsorship

Full-Stack Developer

UnbabelPortugal

ReactDjangoPostgreSQL

โ‚ฌ40,000โ€“60,000

D8 Digital Nomad
MarketingVisa sponsorship

Growth Marketing Manager

FeedzaiPortugal

SEOPaid MediaAnalytics

โ‚ฌ38,000โ€“52,000

D7 Passive Income

Visa pathway

How to get a work visa for Portugal

Five steps from research to approval โ€” follow our guide or use Visa1st for the full breakdown

Step 1

Research

Identify the correct work visa category for your profession and destination.

Step 2

Eligibility

Verify you meet the points, salary threshold, or skills criteria required.

Step 3

Documents

Gather your passport, qualifications, contracts, and police clearances.

Step 4

Apply

Submit your application online or at the consulate and pay processing fees.

Step 5

Approval

Await a decision and prepare for relocation once your visa is granted.

Full visa guidance

Get the complete Portugal visa breakdown

Visa1st provides step-by-step requirements, documents, fees, and processing timelines for the D7 / D8 Digital Nomad Visa.

Portugal digital nomad visa guide on Visa1st

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