City guide 05 · Portugal · Remote capital

Lisbon,
for remote workers.

Portugal's D8 nomad visa and D7 income route make it one of the most accessible entry points into Europe.

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Main routes
Digital Nomad, Founder
Language
Portuguese, English common
Currency
Euro (€)
Local office
No, served from Berlin

Visa routes
that work in Lisbon.

The routes our clients use most here. Your evaluation confirms which fits you.

Remote work
Digital NomadFor remote employees and contractors earning from abroad who want to live in Europe legally, often with favourable tax treatment in the first years.Read the route guide →
Startup visas
FounderFor entrepreneurs establishing a company in Europe, assessed on business viability, funding and economic contribution to the host country.Read the route guide →
Family
Family ReunificationBring your spouse and children to join you anywhere in Europe, with residence and, in most countries, full work rights for accompanying partners.Read the route guide →

Your first week
in Lisbon.

The admin that unlocks everything else. On Sorted packages, we handle all of it with you.

  1. 01
    Get your tax number (NIF)Needed for renting, banking and contracts
  2. 02
    Open a bank accountUsually needs your NIF
  3. 03
    Attend your residence appointmentWith AIMA, the immigration agency
  4. 04
    Register for healthcareAnd get your user number (número de utente)

General guide only. Steps and deadlines depend on your permit. Your advisor confirms them for your case.

Life
in Lisbon.

Portuguese, English common, Euro (€). Our local team is in Lisbon.

Land in Lisbon,
with keys in hand.

Fully Sorted includes first-month accommodation and airport pickup, arranged before you travel.

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Arrive to people,
not just a permit.

Rooftop dinners, coworking sessions, founder meetups, and curated apartments in Lisbon. This is what relocation looks like with Europe Sorted.

Rooftop dinnersCoworking sessionsFounder meetupsCurated apartmentsCity orientationMember network
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Coworking sessionsWork alongside members
Founder meetupsYour new network
Curated apartmentsMove-in ready homes

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