Destinations / Europe / Portugal

    🚋 Lisbon

    Europe's nomad-visa pioneer

    Cost of living

    ~$2100/mo

    Typical wifi speed

    200 Mbps

    Safety score

    9/10

    Best months

    Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

    English ease

    9/10

    Nomad community

    Large

    Lisbon pairs a genuine, legal path to long-term EU residency (the D8 visa) with a nomad scene big enough to have its own dedicated coworking neighborhoods, all wrapped in Atlantic light and pastel-tiled hills.

    Why nomads love it

    • Legal path to EU residency via the D8 visa
    • Excellent public healthcare and safety
    • Huge, well-organized nomad and startup community

    Watch out for

    • Rents have risen sharply — book housing well in advance
    • D8 visa paperwork takes real lead time; don't leave it to the last minute

    Coworking spaces

    Second Home Lisboa

    Plant-filled, design-award-winning space

    $220/mo · 250 Mbps

    Heden Village

    Community-first, frequent nomad meetups

    $180/mo · 200 Mbps