Portugal

There are several types of visas if you want a short stay visit of less than 90 days, or a longer visit of over 90 days. The type of visa which is suitable for you, depends on the below criteria:

  • The temporary stay visa allows entry for stays in Portugal for less than one year. This visa is valid for the duration of the stay and multiple entries into the national territory.
  • The visa to obtain a residence permit is valid for two entries and four months, during which the holder must apply for a residence permit from the Foreigners and Borders Service.

The D7 Visa is intended for all foreign citizens, who are not nationals of EU Member States, of the European Economic Area and Switzerland, who wish to perform religious functions, live in a congregation, reside in Portugal as a pensioner or live on their income.

D7 Visa, for Pensioners

It is a residence visa for employees in highly qualified activities, students admitted as Master’s students, or researchers, in collaboration with a research centre recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science, and for professional teachers who teach at the university level or teach subjects considered to be of high value.

D3 Visa, for Highly Qualified professionals

OTHER VISAS

D6 Visa, for Family Reunion

The D6 Visa allows to join a family member or partner who resides in Portugal.
The resident citizen’s family members who can apply for this visa are Spouse, Partners, as long as the law recognizes the relationship, dependent minor children, including adopted children and the spouse/partner. Dependent parents and spouse. Children in the care and care of their spouse and who study in Portugal, younger brothers or sisters in custody.
A family reunification can be carried out with the family member inside or outside Portuguese territory.

Digital Nomad

The digital nomad visa is granted for a period that must be less than one year and is valid for multiple entries into national territory. Please note that it is only compulsory to obtain a digital nomad visa if the period of stay is longer than the tourist visa, i.e. 90 days. In most cases the Digital Nomad Visa allows the person to stay in the country for up to 180 days. It is also possible that the family members of the remote worker may also request a temporary stay or residence visa, which will allow the family to gather in the national territory. This residence visa allows for the exercise of professional activity provided remotely outside of the national territory.

Student visa

The Student visa is intended for non-EU citizens with a letter of acceptance issued by a Portuguese educational institution.
Those who wish to study in Portugal for less than one year must apply for a temporary visa. Those who intend to study in Portugal for more than one year must apply for a residence permit.

D2 Visa, for Entrepreneurs and Investors

The D2 Visa is intended for foreign citizens who are not nationals of the European Economic Area and Switzerland, and wish to exercise an independent activity or invest in Portugal.
This Visa also applies to direct family members of the principal applicant, including spouse, children and dependent parents.