Portugal launches digital nomad visa for remote workers

Fancy organising workplace right here? (Image: Getty Photos/iStockphoto)

Winter within the UK is about to be a chilly and costly one – notably in case you make money working from home.

So, in case you have been searching for an opportunity to flee, a sure alternative has simply come knocking – particularly if you wish to dip your toe within the ‘digital nomad’ life-style (AKA, working remotely overseas).

That’s as a result of Portugal has launched a brand new work visa particularly for distant employees.

The thought is that budding digital nomads can stay and work within the nation for as much as 12 months.

Stay and work in Portugal with out the long-term dedication (Image: Getty Photos/iStockphoto)

Portugal has adopted within the footsteps of different nations attempting to entice these digital nomads over with working visas.

Nevertheless, there’s no denying that it’s been attempting to attraction to worldwide employees for some time, with its long-running D7 visa: which allows anybody to stay and work within the nation in the event that they earn greater than Portuguese minimal wage (round £718 per 30 days).

However the place this new visa differs is the truth that it’s geared toward individuals prepared to briefly relocate.

So these desirous to get a style of dwelling and dealing in Portugal, however with out the long-term dedication.

And who can blame anybody wanting to take action, because the nation has a lot to supply – with bustling cities corresponding to Porto and Lisbon in addition to scenic seashore places, together with the Algarve. 

Tempted?

To qualify for this digital nomad visa you’ll should be employed by a international firm and are available from a rustic not within the EU or EEA.

Different particulars – corresponding to necessities, wage and eligibility elements – are but to be launched, however it’s seemingly they are going to be revealed very quickly.