La plupart des visas pour nomades numériques font de l'assurance santé une condition d'approbation — et le D8 de Portugal ne fait pas exception. Voici exactement ce qui est exigé, les formules qui répondent vraisemblablement à l'exigence et ce qu'il faut vérifier avant de souscrire.
L'exigence
- Assurance
- Obligatoire (explicite)
- Couverture minimale
- Non précisé
- Exigée pour
- Non précisé
Both the MFA visa portal's document list for residency visas and the official embassy D8 checklist (dated 4 July 2025) require valid travel insurance covering necessary medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation. No minimum coverage amount or validity duration is published for national (D) visas: the EUR 30,000 floor applies only to Schengen short-stay visas, and the MFA portal's dedicated Travel Insurance page contains no substantive requirements. Per the MFA portal, the requirement may be waived where a bilateral or international agreement applies (for example Brazil's PB4 or the UK's S1), and citizens of CPLP countries are exempt under the CPLP Mobility Agreement. At the in-country residence-permit stage, AIMA's D8 document list includes no private-insurance item, and permit holders can register with the public health service (SNS) as residents.
Formules répondant à l'exigence
Classées par adéquation à l'exigence, puis par prix. Le statut d'éligibilité est indiqué pour chaque formule — vérifiez toujours que le certificat de la police correspond à la formulation du consulat avant de déposer votre demande.
SafetyWing (underwritten by SafetyWing Insurance I.I., Puerto Rico; Complete health portion by VUMI Group I.I.) · Nomad subscription
Travel-medical subscription (USD 250k/1.5M limits) with emergency medical evacuation cover and Schengen-30k compliance, matching the D8's travel-insurance requirement for urgent medical expenses with no published minimum amount, and its subscription model can run the full stay.
- Subscription model: Essential auto-extends every 28 days (5-364 days per policy) and can be bought while already abroad; coverage in 170+ countries
- No deductible on either plan; Essential also includes travel benefits (lost checked luggage, trip interruption, evacuation from local unrest)
- Complete is full health insurance (USD 1.5M/year) including routine and preventive care, mental health, cancer treatment and limited maternity; renewable for life if enrolled before age 64
from €54.36 /mo
View plans (opens in a new tab)Genki UG (policyholder/agent); underwritten by Squarelife Insurance AG, Liechtenstein · Long-stay travel insurance
Long-stay travel insurance with a EUR 1,000,000 overall limit per renewable one-year period and Schengen-30k compliance, fitting the accepted 'travel' type where no minimum coverage or validity duration is required for national D visas.
- Up to EUR 1,000,000 medical coverage valid in every country for up to 12 months, with monthly billing and cancellation possible after the first month
- Sign-up is possible while already abroad and up to age 69; insurance certificate for visa applications and border checks is issued immediately after the first payment
- 24/7 emergency assistance (MCI Assist) with direct payment for inpatient hospital stays and no deductible on inpatient treatment
from €63.90 /mo
View plans (opens in a new tab)Care Concept AG (Bonn, Germany) · Long-stay travel insurance
Long-stay travel product explicitly covering outpatient, inpatient treatment and medical repatriation, Schengen-30k compliant and marketed as recognized by authorities, directly matching the D8's medical-plus-repatriation travel-insurance wording.
- Contract terms from 3 months up to 5 years; max entry age 74 (Care Expatriate); Germans/Austrians abroad can re-extend repeatedly until their 74th birthday
- Home-country visits insured: 30 (Basic) / 45 (Comfort) / 90 (Premium) days per insurance year
- Official insurer FAQ states products generally meet Schengen visa requirements; instant online confirmation issued at booking and products are recognized by German authorities (>EUR 30,000 coverage)
from €58 /mo
View plans (opens in a new tab)True Traveller Single Trip / Backpacker & Annual Multi-Trip (tiers: True Value, Traveller, Traveller Plus)
Likely qualifyingTrue Traveller, underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. (AXA Group) · Long-stay travel insurance
Travel policy with explicit EUR 10,000,000 medical AND repatriation cover for up to 548 days, satisfying the requirement verbatim, though it is only sold to UK/EEA/European residents, limiting which applicants can buy it.
- Medical and repatriation cover of EUR 10m (UK edition GBP 10m) per person on every tier, underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A., AXA Group
- Long-stay single-trip cover up to 548 days (731 days Worldwide incl. USA/Canada) and can be bought or extended after leaving home (48-hour waiting period applies)
- 92 sports and activities covered as standard, with optional Adventure, Extreme and Ultimate activity packs
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View plans (opens in a new tab)World Nomads (nib Travel Services; EU product manufactured by Collinson Insurance Europe Ltd) · Long-stay travel insurance
Schengen-compliant travel insurance with EUR 5-10M emergency medical cover for EU residents; its 12-month maximum policy duration is acceptable because the program publishes no insurance validity duration for D visas.
- Can be bought or extended while already abroad (waiting period applies, e.g. 72 hours on EU policies bought mid-trip); max policy duration 12 months for EU residents
- EU-resident plans carry high emergency medical limits: 5M EUR (Standard) / 10M EUR (Explorer), incl. evacuation and repatriation
- Covers 150+ adventure sports and activities; Explorer adds more activities and higher sub-limits
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View plans (opens in a new tab)APRIL International Care France (health risk insured by Groupama Gan Vie; assistance/personal liability by CHUBB European Group SE) · International health insurance
Covers hospitalisation and medical evacuation/repatriation at 100% on all tiers with Schengen-30k compliance, exceeding the substantive requirement, but it is an international full health plan rather than the 'travel' insurance type the program lists as accepted.
- Four plan tiers with annual limits from EUR/USD 500,000 (Explore) up to unlimited (Extensive/Elite; capped at EUR/USD 2M-4M for treatment in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, USA)
- Enrollment from age 10 up to 74 in most countries; one-year contract with automatic renewal
- Hospitalisation, medical evacuation and cancer treatment at 100% on all tiers, with hospital direct billing and free unlimited 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
from €52 /mo
View plans (opens in a new tab)Certains liens sont des liens d'affiliation — voir notre divulgation. Les classements reposent sur l'adéquation à l'exigence, jamais sur les commissions.
Ce qu'il faut vérifier avant de souscrire
- 📄La formulation du certificat correspond à l'exigence du visa — il nomme explicitement le pays et la période de couverture.
- 💶La couverture est complète (hospitalisation, soins ambulatoires et urgences), puisqu'aucun minimum fixe n'est publié.
- 🚑Les soins d'urgence, l'hospitalisation et le rapatriement médical sont tous inclus.
- 📅La police couvre tout le séjour pour lequel vous postulez — beaucoup d'assurances voyage plafonnent la durée du séjour.
- 🌍Vous êtes bien éligible à la souscription (certaines formules ne sont vendues qu'aux résidents de l'UE/du Royaume-Uni/des États-Unis).
- 🤝Elle s'accorde avec le fonctionnement des soins sur place — voir la page système de santé.
Assurance pour le D8 : FAQ
Assurance pour le D8 : FAQ
L'assurance santé est-elle obligatoire pour le D8 de Portugal ?
Obligatoire (explicite). Both the MFA visa portal's document list for residency visas and the official embassy D8 checklist (dated 4 July 2025) require valid travel insurance covering necessary medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation. No minimum coverage amount or validity duration is published for national (D) visas: the EUR 30,000 floor applies only to Schengen short-stay visas, and the MFA portal's dedicated Travel Insurance page contains no substantive requirements. Per the MFA portal, the requirement may be waived where a bilateral or international agreement applies (for example Brazil's PB4 or the UK's S1), and citizens of CPLP countries are exempt under the CPLP Mobility Agreement. At the in-country residence-permit stage, AIMA's D8 document list includes no private-insurance item, and permit holders can register with the public health service (SNS) as residents.
Puis-je utiliser une assurance voyage classique ?
L'assurance médicale voyage longue durée fait partie des types acceptés pour ce programme, tant qu'elle atteint les minimums de couverture sur toute la période exigée.
Sources
- Embassy Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad - Residency visa for remote work 'Digital Nomads' official checklist (04.07.2025): travel insurance, 4x minimum wage income, tax residence certificate, CPLP exemptions (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Travel Insurance subpage (verified empty of substantive content; no minimum coverage published) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government MFA Visa Portal - Type of visa (residency visa: 4 months, two entries, AIMA permit application; digital nomads listed) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government AIMA - Autorizacao de Residencia Permanente, Art. 80 REPSAE (5 years of temporary residence, A2 Portuguese, 5-yearly title renewal) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Official gazette Diario da Republica - Lei n.º 61/2025, de 22 de outubro (full text: family reunification Arts. 98/101/105, qualified job-seeker visa Art. 57-A, CPLP Arts. 75/87-A; Art. 61-B not amended) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Official gazette Diario da Republica - Lei Organica n.º 1/2026, de 18 de maio (Nationality Law: 7-year naturalization for CPLP/EU nationals, 10 years others; pending cases under old rules) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10
- Government gov.pt news - Foreigners Act changes creating the remote-work (digital nomad) visa, effective 30 Oct 2022, with 4x-minimum-wage income rule (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-10