Over 1500 US citizens have registered for Digital Nomads Madeira Islands.
We know that due to travel restrictions many questions may occur.
To facilitate access to information & the latest news, we’ve summed up the most Frequently Asked Questions below, in partnership with Law Office of Jasmin Singh.
Generally, a U.S. citizen, regardless of where they are residing, may enter and stay in Portugal for touristic purposes, without having to obtain a visa, for a maximum period of three (3) months. Currently, you may not travel to Portugal for touristic purposes due to travel restrictions. You may only travel to Portugal for essential travel or you may consider the D7 visa.
Essential travel is travel for professional, business, health, educational or humanitarian purposes. You may also travel to visit family in Portugal which can be a spouse, a child, parent(s) and/or parent-in-law(s).
Yes, you may. Please stay update-to-date on the flight restrictions to Portugal. For example, when exiting Portugal, some EU countries are mandating a 14-day quarantine for those traveling from Portugal.
As above mentioned, what will be considered is your nationality (U.S. citizen). To enter Portugal during these travel restrictions, you must be either an EU citizen, a resident of Portugal or traveling for essential purposes.
Essential travel is travel for professional, business, health, educational or humanitarian purposes. You may also travel to visit family in Portugal which can be a spouse, a child, parent(s) and/or parent-in-law(s).
If you do not qualify for essential travel, then you will need to obtain a popular visa used by digital nomads, the D7 visa. The D7 visa will allow you to work remotely while living in Portugal. You will need to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay. You may apply for this visa at any Portuguese Embassy or Consulate.
No, you do not need to wait until the travel ban is lifted.
If you do not qualify for essential travel, then you may obtain a popular visa used by digital nomads, the D7. The D7 visa will allow you to work remotely while living in Portugal. You will need to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay. You may apply for this visa at any Portuguese Embassy or Consulate.
As above mentioned, what will be considered is your nationality (U.S. citizen). To enter Portugal during these travel restrictions, you must either be an EU citizen, a resident of Portugal or traveling for essential purposes. Essential travel is travel for professional, business, health, educational or humanitarian purposes. You may also travel to Portugal to visit family such as a spouse, a child, parent(s) and/or parent-in-law(s).
You may obtain a popular visa used by digital nomads, the D7. The D7 visa will allow you to work remotely while living in Portugal. You will need to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay. You may apply for this visa at any Portuguese Embassy or Consulate.
Travelers to Portugal for essential travel may stay for a maximum period of three (3) months. You may request an extension should you require.
The D7 visa must be renewed after the first year.
You can see more information about tax obligation here: digitalnomads.startupmadeira.eu/relocation-assistance
You are only permitted to live in Portugal and no other EU country.
As above mentioned, what will be considered is your nationality (U.S. citizen). To enter Portugal during these travel restrictions, you must either be an EU citizen, a resident of Portugal or traveling for essential purposes. Essential travel is travel for professional, business, health, educational or humanitarian purposes. You may also travel to Portugal to visit family such as a spouse, a child, parent(s) and/or parent-in-law(s).
You may obtain a popular visa used by digital nomads, the D7. The D7 visa will allow you to work remotely while living in Portugal. You will need to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay. You may apply for this visa at any Portuguese Embassy or Consulate.
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