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Antigua and Barbuda vs Portugal: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Portugal has the lower entry bar: €3,680 per month versus €3,860 for Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Only Portugal offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Portugal — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Portugal D8.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Portugal D8
Minimum income / month €3,860 €3,680 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years 2 years
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Yes
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Not specified
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €110 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1–2 weeks 8.6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Portugal D8 →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Portugal →

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