Health insurance for the Portugal D8 digital nomad visa: what the official source asks
Insurance required: Yes, unless a health agreement covers you (e.g. Brazil PB4, UK S1). Minimum cover: Necessary medical expenses, urgent care and repatriation; no amount stated. Local insurer only: Not stated. Travel insurance accepted: Yes: the page asks for “valid travel insurance”. How long: Not stated on the page. Official pages read on 7 November 2026.
Not immigration or insurance advice. These are the words of the official pages on the date we read them. Consulates can ask for more, and each consulate decides whether your policy is acceptable: check with the consulate or visa centre where you apply before you buy.
What the official source says
Valid travel insurance, covering necessary medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation
this requirement may be waived in the case of a Bilateral/International Agreement between Portugal and the country of origin concerning medical assistance that qualifies certain beneficiaries with recognized insurance, as for example in the case of Brazil (PB4) and the United Kingdom (S1).
Source: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National visas: necessary documentation, Residency (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros, read on 7 November 2026).
What the official page does not say: whether the insurer must be local or can be foreign; a minimum amount of cover; how long the policy must last. Ask the consulate or immigration office where you apply.
Income for this visa: Portugal D8 digital nomad visa: €3,680 a month.
Health cover for nomads
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Other long-stay visas
| Visa | Insurance required? | Minimum cover | Local insurer only? | Travel insurance accepted? | How long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal D8 digital nomad visa Digital nomad | Yes, unless a health agreement covers you (e.g. Brazil PB4, UK S1) | Necessary medical expenses, urgent care and repatriation; no amount stated | Not stated | Yes: the page asks for “valid travel insurance” | Not stated on the page |
| Portugal D7 visa (passive income) Retirement / passive income | Yes, unless a health agreement covers you (e.g. Brazil PB4, UK S1) | Necessary medical expenses, urgent care and repatriation; no amount stated | Not stated | Yes: the page asks for “valid travel insurance” | Not stated on the page |
| Portugal student visa Student | No for higher education students at a recognised institution; yes for level 4-5 vocational courses | No amount stated | Not stated | Vocational students: travel insurance and health insurance | Not stated on the page |
Health insurance for every visa in one table · Schengen visa insurance: the official rule
Questions people ask
What health insurance do I need for the Portugal D8 digital nomad visa?
The same as every Portuguese residence visa: valid travel insurance covering necessary medical expenses, urgent medical care and possible repatriation, unless a health agreement covers you.