Portugal D8 vs Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Side-by-side comparison of the two leading EU nomad visa programs.
Option A
Portugal D8
Option B
Spain DNV
## Income threshold
Portugal: ~3 280 EUR/month. Spain: ~2 760 EUR/month.
## Tax regime
Portugal’s NHR successor offers preferential treatment for specific high-value activities including most software engineering. Spain’s Beckham Law extension caps Spanish-source income at 24 percent flat for six years.
## Processing time
Portugal: 60 to 90 days from consulate to arrival. Spain: 20 days for in-country applications.
## Path to permanent residency
Portugal: 5 years to permanent, 5 years to citizenship. Spain: 5 years to permanent, 10 years to citizenship.
## Family
Both allow dependents. Spain processes spouse applications slightly faster in 2026.