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Visa Pathways to Portugal

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ARI — Portugal Golden Visa
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ARI — Portugal Golden Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Portugal's Residence Permit for Investment (ARI / Golden Visa) granting low-presence residency through qualifying non-real-estate investment.

Validity5 years
Processing3-6 months
Cost6314 EUR
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Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)
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Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)

ValidityDetermined by the duration of the official mission
Processing1-4 weeks
CostFree
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D2 Visa — D2 Entrepreneur Visa
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D2 Visa — D2 Entrepreneur Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For entrepreneurs establishing businesses without minimum investment requirement.

Validity2 years
Processing2-3 months
Cost200 EUR
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D3 — Highly Qualified Activity Visa (D3)
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D3 — Highly Qualified Activity Visa (D3)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for highly qualified professionals. Requires higher education degree and relevant work experience in specialised sectors.

Validity2 years (renewable for 3-year periods)
Processing60 days
Cost110 EUR
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D4 — Residence Visa for Study, Internship, or Volunteering (Visto de Residência para Estudo, Estágio ou Voluntariado)
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D4 — Residence Visa for Study, Internship, or Volunteering (Visto de Residência para Estudo, Estágio ou Voluntariado)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Full-time study at a recognized institution in an EU member state. National visa with residence permit.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing1-2 months
Cost90 EUR
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D5 — Residence Visa for Higher Education Student Mobility (Visto de Residência no Âmbito da Mobilidade dos Estudantes do Ensino Superior)
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D5 — Residence Visa for Higher Education Student Mobility (Visto de Residência no Âmbito da Mobilidade dos Estudantes do Ensino Superior)

ValidityDuration of mobility program
Processing1-2 months
Cost90 EUR
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D6 — Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
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D6 — Family Reunification Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay national visa for family members joining a resident of a Schengen country.

Validity5 years
Processing28-84 days
Cost100 EUR
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D7 Visa — D7 Passive Income Visa
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D7 Visa — D7 Passive Income Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for individuals with stable passive income (pensions, investments) not requiring employment.

Validity2 years
Processing2-3 months
Cost300 EUR
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D8 Visa — D8 Digital Nomad Visa
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D8 Visa — D8 Digital Nomad Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Portugal residence visa for non-EU remote workers and freelancers earning €3,680+/month from foreign employers or clients, with renewable permits and 5-year PR pathway.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost110 EUR
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Diplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático)
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Diplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático)

ValidityDuration of the diplomatic mission or assignment
Processing1-2 weeks
CostFree
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E1 — Temporary Stay Visa for Medical Treatment
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E1 — Temporary Stay Visa for Medical Treatment

For individuals requiring medical treatment at a recognized Portuguese healthcare institution for >90 days.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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E10 — Temporary Stay Visa for Accompanying a Family Member
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E10 — Temporary Stay Visa for Accompanying a Family Member

Visto de Estada Temporária para Acompanhamento de Familiar de Requerente de Visto de Estada Temporária

ValidityUp to 1 year
Processing14-90 days
Cost110 EUR
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E11 — Temporary Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad - D8)
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E11 — Temporary Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad - D8)

Portugal's E11 temporary stay visa for digital nomads working remotely for non-Portuguese employers or clients, valid for up to one year.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost110 EUR
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E3 — Temporary Stay Visa for Independent Work
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E3 — Temporary Stay Visa for Independent Work

For individuals performing independent professional activities in Portugal.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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E5 — Temporary Stay Visa for Amateur Sports
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E5 — Temporary Stay Visa for Amateur Sports

For amateur athletes participating in sports activities in Portugal.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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E6 — Internship/Vocational Training Visa (E6)
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E6 — Internship/Vocational Training Visa (E6)

Residence visa for non-EU citizens undertaking internships or vocational training programs lasting 3-12 months at recognized Portuguese institutions.

ValidityVaries (Duration tied to training program length)
ProcessingVaries
Cost110 EUR
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E7 — Temporary Stay Visa to Accompany a Family Member
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E7 — Temporary Stay Visa to Accompany a Family Member

For family members accompanying an individual who is receiving medical treatment or holds a temporary stay visa.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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E8 — Seasonal Worker Visa
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E8 — Seasonal Worker Visa

Short-term work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

Validity9 months
Processing14-28 days
Cost60 EUR
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E9 — Temporary Stay Visa for Academic or Professional Training
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E9 — Temporary Stay Visa for Academic or Professional Training

This visa is for individuals undertaking short-term academic courses, vocational training, or internships in Portugal.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost110 EUR
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EU Blue Card
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EU Blue Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Highly skilled employment with a recognized degree and salary above the member state threshold. Portable across EU after 12 months.

Validity4 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.

Validity3 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Medical Treatment Visa
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Medical Treatment Visa

Long-stay visa for individuals requiring medical treatment at Portuguese healthcare institutions.

ValidityVaries (Duration based on medical necessity)
ProcessingVaries
Cost110 EUR
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Official Visa (Visto Oficial)
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Official Visa (Visto Oficial)

ValidityDuration of the official mission
Processing1-4 weeks
CostFree
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Residence Visa for Subordinate Work (Visto de Residência para Exercício de Atividade Profissional Subordinada)
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Residence Visa for Subordinate Work (Visto de Residência para Exercício de Atividade Profissional Subordinada)

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing2-4 months
Cost90 EUR
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Skilled Job Seeker Visa
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Skilled Job Seeker Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for skilled professionals seeking employment in Portugal. Allows job seeking and temporary work while searching for permanent position.

Validity120 days (extendable by 60 days)
Processing60 days
Cost110 EUR
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Startup Visa
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Startup Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For innovative entrepreneurs launching ventures with certified Portuguese incubators.

Validity2 years
Processing6-11 months
Cost250 EUR
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Tech Visa
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Tech Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for highly qualified technology professionals and specialists recruited by Portuguese tech companies and innovative businesses.

Validity2 years (renewable for 3-year periods)
Processing20-23 working days
Cost110 EUR
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Visa for transit through Schengen airport international zone without entering the territory.

Validity24 hours
Processing5-15 days
Cost80 EUR
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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)
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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)

Long-stay national visa for employment in a specific Schengen country exceeding 90 days.

Validity5 years
Processing28-84 days
Cost100 EUR
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VET — Temporary Stay Visa (Visto de Estada Temporária)
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VET — Temporary Stay Visa (Visto de Estada Temporária)

Validity1 year
Processing30 calendar days
CostFree
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