Realizing this is not about the digital nomad visa but specifically the Job Seeker route, there has been a significant regulatory shift.
Further, the Council of Ministers has confirmed that new applications for the Job Seeker Visa will now be restricted to “highly qualified” individuals. While implementation timelines can be fluid, this ultimately will be the law governing entry.
The Constraint: You must apply at the consulate of your country of origin. The mechanism allowing individuals to enter as tourists and regularize their status IN Portugal is effectively being closed for this category. You cannot simply switch status after arrival anymore.
Just letting you know so you can adjust your plans before booking flights. History lives here, but the bureaucracy is changing.