NHR and digital nomadic residency
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Non-habitual resident
Portugal offers a special regime with tax reduction for new foreign residents who have not been resident in the country in the last 5 years from the date of registration in the regime, or Portuguese who have been emigrated for more than 5 years, and will be valid for 10 years. With this regime, Portugal becomes an even more attractive country to live in.
The status of non-habitual resident provides for taxation of 10% for pensions from abroad and 20% for jobs that present IRS incidence and are contemplated in the list of accepted activities presented in the regime.
“the tax regime for non-habitual residents (RNH) under the Personal Income Tax (IRS), with a view to attracting qualified non-resident professionals to Portugal in activities with high added value or intellectual, industrial property or know-how -how, as well as beneficiaries of pensions obtained abroad with a special tax rate”
Documentation required to obtain non-habitual residence:
- NIF
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Means of subsistence (income inside or outside Portugal)
- Criminal record without incidences
- Portuguese bank account
- Documents proving residence in Portugal, passport-style photos, filling out forms, among others, will be requested. Ptdocuments team will send you a complete list of needs and will monitor and assist the process from start to finish.
- The period for acquiring the visa may take between 40 and 60 days, unless there are implications that prevent its issuance.
Residence for digital nomads
The special residence assigned to digital nomads. Professionals who work remotely, autonomously or for companies located outside the national territory and who want to live in Portugal.
Currently remote work has become a dream for many people. Being able to travel the world while working seems to be a big goal for many people, especially young people who don't see themselves working in conventional offices or jobs.
With all its positive points such as the climate, low taxes, affordable rents compared to other European countries and mainly due to the climate conducive to tireless sunny days and the most beautiful beaches, Portugal entered the route of nomads and by paying attention to this new flow of immigrants the Portuguese government decided to facilitate and open its arms to this lifestyle that grows every day.
The digital nomad visa (which is officially called a residence visa for carrying out a professional activity remotely outside the national territory – article 61º-B) was approved and is now part of the law on foreigners.
It is a visa specifically designed for foreign professionals who provide their services remotely, either as a subordinate worker or as an independent worker.
There is the possibility of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa for Portugal on a temporary basis, for less than one year, or as a residence visa, for more than one year.
Therefore, any foreign professional who fits into this situation and wants to live in Portugal can apply for a digital nomad visa, if he meets the requirements for this.
To obtain the nomadic digital residence, proof of income with a value from €2,963.32 per person will be required. (4 minimum wages)
Attention to the requirements for granting a visa for digital nomads:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Means of subsistence (proof of income with a minimum monthly value of €2,963.32 per person)
- Criminal record without incidences
Portuguese bank account - Self-employed workers must present documents proving the provision of services to one or more companies
- Documents proving residence in Portugal, passport-style photos, filling out forms and other documents will be requested. Ptdocuments team will send you a complete list of needs and we will monitor and assist the process from start to finish
- The period for acquiring the visa may take between 40 and 60 days, except for implications that prevent its issuance
After payment for the service, one of our consultants will contact you to send you the necessary documentation to obtain the digital-nomad visa, where you can choose whether you want a long-term visa or a temporary stay of more than 90 days.
The long-term visa will open the door to obtaining Portuguese citizenship in the future.
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If you still have doubts about how to obtain your digital-nomad visa, if you are eligible, documentation required or which of the alternatives you should choose, schedule a consultation with the support of an expert.
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