How do UK citizens get the Portugal digital nomad visa after Brexit?
Updated · Portugal guide · Not legal advice
Since Brexit, UK citizens are non-EU nationals and need a visa such as the D8 to live and work remotely in Portugal. The rules are the same as for Americans: remote work for employers or clients outside Portugal and income of at least €3,680 a month in 2026, filed through the Portuguese consulate's visa centre in the UK.
| Item | UK applicants |
|---|---|
| Visa needed? | Yes, for stays beyond 90 days in 180 |
| Income | 4x Portuguese minimum wage: €3,680/month (2026) |
| Where to apply | Portuguese consulate in the UK, through its visa centre |
| Criminal record | UK police certificate (ACRO), legalised as required |
What is different for Brits
Mainly paperwork: UK documents are legalised with the FCDO apostille, and your criminal record certificate comes from ACRO. Check the VFS Global Portugal UK checklist for the current list.
Converting pounds to euros
The threshold is in euros. Exchange-rate moves can push an income that looked fine below €3,680, so leave margin.
Quick answers
- How do UK citizens get the Portugal digital nomad visa after Brexit?
- Apply for the D8 at the Portuguese consulate's visa centre in the UK with proof of remote work and income of at least €3,680 a month.
- Can UK citizens apply for Spain's digital nomad visa?
- Yes. UK nationals are non-EU and can apply at Spanish consulates in the UK. See Spanish consulates in the UK.
- Which is easier, Spain or Portugal?
- For one person, Spain's threshold (€2,849/month) is lower than Portugal's (€3,680), but Spain asks for a degree or 3 years' experience. See the comparison.
What to do next
UK remote worker? Check whether Spain's nomad visa fits you too.
Run the free checkSources
- VFS Global: Portugal visa applications in the United Kingdom
- Portugal MNE (Vistos): types of national visa
- AIMA: Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.