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Indonesia 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 €4,320 for Indonesia.
  • Portugal grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Portugal offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Indonesia E33G · Portugal D8
Criteria Indonesia E33G Portugal D8
Minimum income / month €4,320 €3,680 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Yes
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required — Not specified
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €110 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1 weeks 8.6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

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 Indonesia → Insurance for Portugal →

Sources