The most open country in Europe for remote workers. The D7 and Digital Nomad Visa, a mild Atlantic climate, and English spoken in Lisbon and Porto.
Cities in Portugal
About the country
Climate
Atlantic and Mediterranean — mild rainy winters and warm dry summers. In the south (the Algarve) there is more sunshine than in any other European country.
Mentality
A relaxed Southern European pace, friendliness and a culture of calm. A high level of safety.
Language
Portuguese is the official language and differs from the Brazilian variety. English is spoken everywhere in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa (income from €3,280/month), D7 (passive income from €820/month), Tech Visa (for IT specialists). The NHR tax benefit was replaced by IFICI in 2024.
Overall difficulty of moving
An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).

