Living in Portugal
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Lisbon
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Portugal.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Portugal
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Portugal
Monthly costs
Lisbon
Rent (center)
1,200 EUR/mo
Groceries
300 EUR/mo
Transport
40 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,640 EUR/mo
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Work permits
Portugal offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
Duration: 1 year, renewable for up to 5 years
Non-EU nationals earning at least 4x Portuguese minimum wage from foreign sources
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and high-salary job offer
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Tech Visa
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified workers hired by certified Portuguese tech companies
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D7 Passive Income Visa
Duration: 2 years, renewable for 3 years
Non-EU nationals with sufficient passive income (pension, investments, rental)
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
13% – 48%
Social Security (Employee)
0.11%
Employee social security contribution is 11%. Solidarity surcharge applies above 80,000 EUR.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Portugal. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Portugal eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.
Find a tutor →City guides in Portugal
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