We can't legally list properties or act as realtors ourselves. But we can do something better—introduce you to the same licensed real estate professionals who helped us find our own D8 visa housing.
These are real people we've worked with personally. They understand the D8 visa catch-22, they know how to work with pre-visa applicants, and they've successfully placed dozens of digital nomads.
Every realtor we introduce you to holds a valid AMI (Associação dos Profissionais e Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária) license—the legal requirement to operate as a real estate professional in Portugal.
These aren't just any realtors. They've specifically worked with digital nomads applying for D8 visas and understand the unique challenges.
We only connect you with realtors who have successfully helped multiple D8 visa applicants secure housing.
Fill out a quick form: your target city (Lisbon, Porto, etc.), budget, move-in timeline, and any special requirements (furnished, pet-friendly, etc.)
We connect you with the realtor from our network who's the best fit for your location and needs. We'll send you their contact info and a brief introduction.
The realtor will reach out to start the search. They handle everything: property tours, negotiations, paperwork, and consulate-ready documentation.
Sign your lease, get your visa-ready contract, and you're all set. The realtor is paid by the landlord (standard practice in Portugal).
We don't charge you anything. The realtor doesn't charge you anything (they're paid by the landlord, as is standard in Portugal). This is a genuine free introduction to professionals who helped us.
For context: Typical Portugal rental costs are €800-€3,000/month depending on city and size, plus 1-2 months' deposit. The realtor's commission is paid by the landlord, not by you.
What Portugal requires: A registered 12-month rental contract when you submit your D8 visa application.
What most landlords require: NIF (tax number), Portuguese bank account, proof of income in Portugal, and sometimes a visa.
The catch-22: You can't get the visa without the lease, but most landlords won't lease to you without the visa (or NIF).
Experienced realtors have built relationships with landlords who understand the D8 visa process. These landlords:
The realtors we introduce you to have these relationships. That's what makes them valuable.
Graça, Alfama, PrĂncipe Real, Campo de Ourique, Arroios
Strongest network, multiple realtors
Ribeira, Cedofeita, Foz do Douro, Boavista
Growing digital nomad hub
Lagos, Faro, Albufeira, Tavira
Beach towns, year-round sunshine
Centro, Estoril, Parede
Near Lisbon, beachside living
Centro HistĂłrico, Maximinos
Lower cost, university town
Baixa, Alta, Santa Clara
Historic city, budget-friendly
Need a different location? Contact us and we'll see if we can help.
Portugal has strict real estate brokerage laws. Showing properties, negotiating leases, and collecting finder's fees requires a licensed real estate agent (AMI license).
We're not licensed real estate brokers, and we don't want to be. That's not our expertise, and operating without proper licensing would be illegal.
Instead, we do what we're good at: connecting people with the right licensed professionals.
When we moved to Portugal on D8 visas ourselves, we hit the same frustrating catch-22 every applicant faces: need a lease to get a visa, but landlords won't lease without a visa.
We eventually found realtors who "got it"—licensed professionals who had worked with other digital nomads, understood the timing issues, and knew which landlords would work with pre-visa applicants.
Those realtors saved us. So now we introduce others to them. That's it. Simple referrals to people who actually helped us.
Because we're not a real estate brokerage and we don't want to be. We're just making introductions to professionals who helped us. The realtors get paid by landlords (standard commission), and we occasionally receive a referral thank-you from the realtor after successful placements. But there's zero cost to you.
Absolutely not. This is just an introduction. If you don't click with them, or you find a property another way, that's completely fine. No obligations whatsoever.
This depends on your specific lease terms. Many landlords in the realtors' networks offer conditional leases or flexible exit clauses if your visa is denied (with official documentation). The realtor will explain the specific terms before you sign anything.
Portugal's rental market is competitive. If you're flexible on location and property type, you might secure a lease in 1-2 weeks. If you have specific requirements, it could take 2-8 weeks. The realtor will give you realistic timelines based on current inventory.
Yes. The realtors can arrange video tours via WhatsApp or Zoom. Most D8 applicants sign leases remotely and see the property in person only after arrival. If you want someone to physically inspect properties on your behalf, check out our Full Concierge Service.
Yes. All the realtors we introduce you to are fluent in English and experienced working with international clients. Communication won't be a barrier.
Expect 1-2 months' rent as a deposit (refundable at end of lease if no damage). Monthly rent varies widely: Lisbon/Porto €1,200-€2,500 for a 1-2 bedroom, Algarve/smaller cities €800-€1,500. The realtor will give you current market rates for your target area.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa is an informational platform. We are not a real estate brokerage, property manager, or landlord. We do not list properties, show properties, negotiate leases, or collect real estate commissions. We simply introduce users to independent, licensed real estate professionals (AMI-licensed) who operate under Portuguese real estate law. All property transactions are between you and the licensed realtor or landlord. We may receive referral compensation from licensed partners after successful placements. Visa outcomes are not guaranteed. This site does not provide legal or immigration advice.
Connect with the same trusted realtors who helped us find our D8 visa housing. It's free, no strings attached.