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Portugal work visa services

Thinking about working in beautiful Portugal? If you are from outside the EU/EEA, you will need a Residence Visa that allows you to work. This flow focuses on the most common path for employed workers: the D3 Highly Qualified Professional Visa.

Number1: Get a Job First!

You must have a confirmed job offer and a signed work contract from a Portuguese company before you can start your visa application.
Portugal has different visas depending on your job type:

    Visa Type Who It's For Key Requirement
    D3 Visa (Highly Qualified) Professionals with a high-level job (like managers, engineers, tech specialists) who have a university degree or 5+ years of experience. Your job must be "highly qualified" and meet a high minimum salary (higher than the national average).
    D1 Visa (Standard Subordinate Work) Workers with a long-term job contract that does not meet the "highly qualified" or D3 salary rules. You have a valid, long-term work contract.
    Job Seeker Visa People who want to travel to Portugal to look for a job. Allows you to stay for up to 120 days (plus a 60-day extension) to find a job. If you find one, you switch to a Residence Permit .
    Digital Nomad Visa (D8) People who work remotely for a company outside of Portugal. Must meet specific monthly income requirements from foreign work.

✅ Key Requirements for the D3 Visa

The D3 Visa is a popular choice because it is often processed faster. To qualify, your job must meet these main rules:

  • • Valid Contract: A signed work contract or job promise from a Portuguese employer for at least 1 year.
  • • Highly Qualified: Your role must be specialized (manager, engineer, etc.) and you need the matching degree or experience.
  • • High Salary: Your salary must be significantly higher than the Portuguese national average. (This is usually at least 1.5 times the average national salary).
  • • Estimated Minimum (2025): You will likely need to earn around €1,300 to €2,100 per month or more, depending on the exact calculation.

Step-by-Step Application Process

The process is generally done in two main phases:
Phase 1: The Work Permit & Visa (In Your Home Country)

  • 1. Employer Starts: Your Portuguese employer must first apply for authorization (a "Work Permit") on your behalf with the Portuguese Labour Authorities.
  • 2. You Apply for the Visa: Once the authorization is approved, you apply for the D3 Residence Visa at the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in your home country (or through their official partner, like VFS Global).
  • 3. Submission: You submit the completed form and all necessary documents.
  • 4. Wait for Approval: The Consulate processes the visa. This usually takes 1 to 2 months for D3 visas.
  • 5. Enter Portugal: When approved, you receive a temporary visa (valid for 4 months) that allows you to travel to Portugal.

    • Phase 2: The Residence Permit (After You Arrive in Portugal)

  • 6. Book Appointment: You must book an appointment with the Portuguese immigration service (AIMA – the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, formerly SEF) within your first four months in Portugal.
  • 7. Formal Application: At the AIMA appointment, you give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) and apply for the long-term Residence Permit (which is valid for 2 years and is renewable).

Documents You Need to Prepare

  • • Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least three months longer than your intended stay.
  • • Signed Work Contract: The legal contract from your Portuguese employer.
  • • Proof of Qualifications: Your diplomas, degrees, or professional certificates.
  • • Proof of Accommodation: Where you will live in Portugal (rental contract or official booking).
  • • Clean Criminal Record: A police clearance certificate from your home country (often needs a special stamp called an Apostille).
  • • Health Insurance: Travel and health insurance that covers you for your initial stay.
  • • Proof of Funds: Bank statements showing you can support yourself until you get paid.

For detailed guidance on ensuring your job and salary meet the D3 requirements, and for support with apostilles and the two-phase process, we recommend approaching FederPath.

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