To qualify for the visa, you must show that you earn €3,480 (four times Portugal’s minimum wage) each month. You’ll need to provide proof of this income for the past three months, such as bank statements or pay slips.

This visa is for people who work remotely for companies or clients outside Portugal. You'll need to provide a work contract, service agreements, or a letter from your employer to prove that your job is remote and foreign-based.

If you get the visa, you will only pay 15% tax on your income for the first four years, which is much lower than Portugal’s normal 25% tax rate. After four years, the tax rate goes back to the standard 25%.

Applicants need to prove they are highly skilled in their profession. The visa is for people who:

Education: Have a post-secondary degree (like a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that is recognized by the Italian government. Alternatively, applicants can provide a Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore) for their foreign qualifications.

Experience: Have at least three years of professional experience or training in their field. For certain jobs in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, the experience requirement is reduced to three years in the past seven years.

For digital nomads: Freelancers must show proof of their professional activity, such as tax returns, invoices, or membership in professional associations.

For remote workers: Employees must submit proof of their employment, including a valid work contract, pay slips, or tax returns.

Applicants must show that they earn enough to support themselves in Italy. In 2025, the minimum income requirement is three times the amount needed to pay healthcare taxes in Italy, which is around 24,789 euros per year. This income must come from the remote work being performed in Italy, not from passive sources like rental income or social security benefits.

You need to show proof of travel health insurance that covers medical expenses, hospitalization, and repatriation if necessary. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 euros (or $50,000 USD). You can’t use just a regular insurance card; it must be a formal certificate from your insurance provider.

You must have a place to live in Italy for the duration of your stay. This can be a lease, rental contract, or property deed. The lease must be in your name, and it must cover the entire period you’ll be in Italy. If your lease isn’t officially registered with the Italian Tax Authority, your visa application will be rejected.

Proof of valid health insurance that covers you during your stay in Portugal. Some countries have agreements with Portugal that may waive this requirement (e.g., Brazil, UK).

You will also need:

A valid passport with at least two blank pages.

Proof of residence in your current country (such as a utility bill or driver’s license).

A completed visa application form.

A recent passport-sized photo that meets ICAO standards.