Portuguese Republic
Portuguese Republic visa salary thresholds
Portugal's D-series residence visas set passive-income or remote-work income thresholds indexed to the IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) or the national minimum wage.
Last checked 1 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Portugal?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Portuguese Republic is €11,040 / year (D7 — passive income minimum), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Verified against AIMA — Residence visas on 1 June 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D7 — passive income minimum# Minimum annual passive income to qualify for a D7 residence visa (equivalent to 12× the Portuguese national minimum wage, €920/month from 1 January 2026). No changes recorded for this figure since 1 January 2026. | €11,040 / year | $11,900 | 2026-01-01 | AIMA — Residence visas |
D8 (Digital Nomad) — remote-work income# Minimum annual remote-work income for the D8 Digital Nomad Visa, indexed at 4× the Portuguese national minimum wage (€920/month from 1 January 2026, i.e. €3,680/month). | €44,160 / year | $47,700 | 2026-01-01 | AIMA — Residence visas |
Tech Visa / HQA — indicative# Highly Qualified Activity residence visa / Tech Visa roles typically pay at 1.5× average salary per IAPMEI-certified companies. | €22,320 / year | $24,000 | 2024-01-01 | IAPMEI — Tech Visa |
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Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Portuguese Republic visa salary thresholds", https://visaatlas.org/salary-thresholds/portugal. Last verified 1 June 2026.
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How often this changes
Portuguese minimum wage and IAS are revised each January. D7 and D8 thresholds move in lockstep with the minimum wage, which rose to €920/month on 1 January 2026 (D7 €11,040; D8 €44,160).
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Portugal?
Portugal's D-series residence visas set passive-income or remote-work income thresholds indexed to the IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) or the national minimum wage.
How often do Portugal salary thresholds change?
Portuguese minimum wage and IAS are revised each January. D7 and D8 thresholds move in lockstep with the minimum wage, which rose to €920/month on 1 January 2026 (D7 €11,040; D8 €44,160).
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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