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officialSpain — Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
€2,400/month passive income, single applicant
400% of IPREM (€600/mo, 2026). Checked 2026-09-06.
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Free · live examplePortugal — D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Example for a US remote worker · your verdict is built from your answers
Income threshold you’d need
$51,323 /year
Source: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal — D8 remote work visa · Last verified Apr 16, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
Top blocker: Proof of remote employment or freelance contract with non-Portuguese entity.
Next step: verify the D8 income rule at Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal — then save or share this verdict.
Source: Human Development Index — United Nations Development Programme · Last verified Aug 7, 2026
Source: Global Peace Index — Institute for Economics & Peace · Last verified Aug 7, 2026
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Every relocation case turns these four artefacts. The panel below is the sample Portugal output — yours will be personalised to your origin, budget, and household.
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- Portugal · 9.2 · D8 visa ready
- Spain · 8.7 · Beckham eligible
- Mexico · 8.4 · temporary resident
Blockers we flag
- Income threshold for D8 visa
- US state-tax exit treatment
- Schengen 90/180 carry-forward
Monthly reality
- ~$1,800/mo single (Lisbon)
- ~$3,200/mo couple + 1 kid
- Private healthcare €40–€80/mo
Your next 30 days
- Pull NIF + open Wise account
- Book D8 consulate appointment
- Lock 1-bed rental ~€1,200/mo
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