The threshold is 4 minimum wages
The 2026 threshold rose to €3,680/month (4× Portugal’s current minimum wage), up from €3,280 in 2024. On top of the income, a reserve of about €11,040 in savings is required — equivalent to the annual D7 threshold.
What the full cost consists of
Government fees are comparable to D7. The main non-obvious cost is health insurance from €14/month and, if you plan to seek the favourable tax regime, a separate legal review of whether your work qualifies.
How the process runs
A good fit if
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Who runs this programme
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Frequent questions
What happened to NHR?
The old Non-Habitual Resident regime closed to new applicants on 1 January 2024. Only transitional rules apply to those who registered before that date.
What is IFICI, and does it work for every D8 holder?
IFICI ("NHR 2.0") gives a flat 20% rate on qualifying Portuguese-source income for up to 10 years — but it is NOT automatic: eligibility is tied to working in technology, research, engineering, or innovation-driven sectors. A D8 holder in another field cannot claim it.
What happens if you spend over 183 days in Portugal?
You become a tax resident and are subject to progressive income tax on worldwide income (14–48%) — if you don’t qualify for IFICI, the tax burden can be noticeably higher than expected.
How is D8 different from the same country’s D7?
D8 is built for people who are still actively working remotely (labour income), D7 for people living on passive income (a pension, rent, dividends). The thresholds and how income is checked differ.
How much do you need to keep in the account?
Beyond the €3,680+/month income, a reserve of about €11,040 is required in the bank account — the D7 annual threshold, used here as proof of financial stability.
How many years until citizenship?
Same as Portugal’s other residence programmes — 10 years of lawful residence (7 for CPLP nationals), counted from the first residence card. Source: Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.