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Work & Skilled
Skilled, sponsored and work routes.
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Student and post-study routes.
Explore →Family & Partner
Partner, spouse and family routes.
Explore →Visitor & Short Stay
Visitor, short-stay and transit.
Explore →Business, Talent & Investor
Talent, startup and investor routes.
Explore →Settlement & Citizenship
Permanent residence & citizenship.
Explore →Humanitarian & Refugee
Asylum and humanitarian routes.
Explore →Popular Portuguese routes
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Non-EU travellers visiting Portugal and the Schengen Area for tourism, family, or business trips.
Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Certain nationals transiting through a Portuguese international airport without entering the Schengen Area.
Temporary Stay National Visa (Type E)
People staying in Portugal for less than one year for medical treatment, seasonal/temporary work, study, or accompanying family.
Seasonal Work Temporary Stay Visa
Non-EU workers with a seasonal job offer in agriculture, tourism, or similar sectors in Portugal.
D1 Residence Visa for Subordinate Work
Non-EU nationals with an employment contract from a Portuguese employer for salaried (subordinate) work.
D2 Residence Visa for Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent service providers starting or running a business or self-employment in Portugal.
D3 Residence Visa for Highly Qualified Activity
Highly qualified professionals with specialised technical skills or higher qualifications and a Portuguese job or service contract.
Tech Visa (Certification for Highly Qualified Workers)
Skilled non-EU workers hired by a Portuguese tech/innovation company certified under the government Tech Visa programme.
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