Retaining a rental for nomad visa while still in US

annakatiejackson · 2024-09-10T16:16:58+02:00

Discover strategies for retaining your rental in Portugal while securing a Nomad Visa from the US, and tips to minimize expenses during the process.

annakatiejackson Member

Member since 08 September 2024

annakatiejacksonMember10 September 2024 14:16:58

In the USA in order to apply for a Nomad Visa and before meeting with the Portuguese consulate you must show a rental agreement but you cannot move until your Visa is excepted. So, we must remain in the USA paying our mortgage and paying for a rental in Portugal while we apply and wait for our Visa. This takes months before getting the meeting and the Visa. Seems expensive. Does anyone have any tips on how to make this as affordable as possible? What did others do?

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert10 September 2024 23:07:54

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Hi @annakatiejackson, Welcome.

What type of visa do you want: temporary (E8) or residence (more than 6 months) (D8/DR)?

In the case of digital nomads, I don't think it's required to rent a house for the D8. It certainly isn't for the E8. Many nomads live in coliving spaces or Airbnb. But if you contact this association, they may be able to give you more information about that:

Digital Nomads Association Portugal

contacto@dnaportugal.pt

See also this article:

Strontium Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2019

StrontiumSerial expat11 September 2024 13:15:58

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PaulDukey Member

Member since 29 August 2024

PaulDukeyMember13 September 2024 11:05:46

I also have a similar question. I am looking to apply for the D8 visa next month in hopes of moving the start of next year if it all works out. What would be the best way to go about gaining accommodation now even though I wouldn't want to pay until I actually move?

I have applied for a NIF as well.