How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage?

With the 2026 minimum wage of €920, 4x is €3,680 a month.

How much income do I need for a family on the Portugal D8 visa?

More than the single-applicant €3,680. An extra amount is required per family member (commonly cited as 50% for a spouse and 30% per child). Confirm the exact figure on your consulate's checklist.

Can we combine incomes for the Portugal D8 visa?

Consulates assess the household's means, but the main applicant must hold the qualifying remote work. Whether a spouse's income counts toward the threshold depends on the consulate; ask before you apply.

Is my income too close to the minimum?

Being exactly at the threshold leaves no margin for currency swings or irregular months. Showing savings on top of income makes a file stronger.

How much income do I need for the Portugal D8 visa in 2026?

Updated 2026-11-12 · Portugal guide · Not legal advice

For the Portugal D8 visa you need average monthly income of at least 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage. With the 2026 minimum wage of €920, that is €3,680 a month from remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal.

Portugal D8 income threshold (2026)
Item	Value	Notes
Portuguese minimum wage (RMMG)	€920/month	Mainland Portugal, set by Decreto-Lei 139/2025 for 2026
D8 multiple	4x	Applies to the main applicant
Main applicant threshold	€3,680/month	Average over recent months; usually gross
Spouse/partner	Additional amount	Commonly reported as +50%; confirm on the consulate/VFS checklist
Each child	Additional amount	Commonly reported as +30%; confirm on the consulate/VFS checklist

Why the number changes every year

The threshold is a multiple of the Portuguese minimum wage, which the government updates each January. For 2026 it is €920 a month, so the D8 figure is €3,680. Check the current minimum wage in the Diário da República before you file.

Family members

If your spouse or children come with you, consulates expect more income. The uplift most often cited is 50% for a spouse and 30% per child, but the exact base and wording vary. Confirm it on the checklist your consulate or VFS Global gives you.

What counts as income

Salary from a foreign employer, shown on payslips and bank statements.
Freelance income from clients outside Portugal, shown with contracts, invoices and bank statements.
Passive income (pensions, rentals, dividends) is the D7's territory, not the D8's. See D7 vs D8.

Quick answers

How much is 4 times the Portuguese minimum wage?: With the 2026 minimum wage of €920, 4x is €3,680 a month.
How much income do I need for a family on the Portugal D8 visa?: More than the single-applicant €3,680. An extra amount is required per family member (commonly cited as 50% for a spouse and 30% per child). Confirm the exact figure on your consulate's checklist.
Can we combine incomes for the Portugal D8 visa?: Consulates assess the household's means, but the main applicant must hold the qualifying remote work. Whether a spouse's income counts toward the threshold depends on the consulate; ask before you apply.
Is my income too close to the minimum?: Being exactly at the threshold leaves no margin for currency swings or irregular months. Showing savings on top of income makes a file stronger.

What to do next

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Sources

Checked: 2026-11-12. Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.