Known for their natural beauty and awards in categories such as Sustainable Tourism and Adventure Tourism, the 9 islands of the Azores form an archipelago of unique beauty that has enchanted visitors and captivated residents for centuries.

The archipelago is organized into 3 distinct island groups: Western – Corvo and Flores; Central – Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Faial, and Pico; Eastern – São Miguel and Santa Maria.

Azores Population (2021 data): 236,657 inhabitants.

Official Language: Portuguese

Religion: Catholic

Official Currency: Euro (€)

Terceira Population (2021 data): 53,311 (2nd most populous island in the Azores).

Two cities: Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória.

Area: 401.9 km2. Length of 30.1 km and width of 17.6 km.

Highest Point: 1021 – Serra de Santa Bárbara.

Average Winter Temperature: 13°C

Average Summer Temperature: 24°C

In the Azores, just like in Portugal, it is mandatory to have an appropriate visa for the purpose of your travel to enter the territory, except for citizens of European Union Member States, a State that is part of the European Economic Area, or a Third State with which the European Community has concluded an agreement on the free movement of persons.

Golden Visa: residence permit for investment activities There is the possibility of acquiring a Golden Visa, in cases where the holder, within five years, develops value-added activities. You can find more information visiting this website.

If you want to work remotely from Azores, it is possible to obtain a temporary stay visa and a residence permit to carry out your professional activity, for an entity based outside the national territory. To obtain a visa, you must follow the legal procedures, according to the Portuguese entities that you should consult for more information, but in summary:

• You must demonstrate the employment relationship, presenting the employment or service contract.
• You must present proof of average monthly income in the last 3 months, and with a minimum value equivalent to four minimum monthly salaries in Portugal. The purpose is to guarantee that you have income to live in Portugal during the proposed period.
• You must present a document proving your tax legal residency.

The digital nomad visa is granted for a period of less than one year and is valid for multiple entries into the national territory. Bear in mind that it is only mandatory to obtain a digital nomad visa if the period of stay is longer than the tourist visa, which in most cases allows you to stay in the country for up to 180 days. It is also possible for the remote worker’s relatives to also apply for a temporary stay or residence visa, which will allow the family to join in national territory. In Portugal there is also the possibility of obtaining a “Portugal Startup” visa, intended for entrepreneurs.

Get detailed information from official entities:

Foreign Affairs Ministery (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) – https://vistos.mne.gov.pt

Portugal Immigration and Border Services (SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) – https://imigrante.sef.pt

Personal Income Tax (IRS) in Portugal – https://eportugal.gov.pt Startup Portugal – www.startup-portugal.pt