Portugal visas
26 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Residency Visa for Internship or Volunteer WorkResidency visa for an internship or volunteer work placement in Portugal. Residency visa: allows two entries and is valid for 4 months. During that time the...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Residency Visa for ResearchResidency visa for scientific research in Portugal, under a hosting agreement with an approved research centre. Residency visa: allows two entries and is val...Free · Up to 9 weeks
- Residency Visa for Secondary EducationResidency visa to attend secondary education or a high-school student exchange programme in Portugal. Residency visa: allows two entries and is valid for 4 m...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Student Visa (D4)For students enrolled in a Portuguese university or higher education institution. Portugal offers relatively affordable tuition fees and a high quality of li...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Academic or Professional TrainingTemporary stay visa to attend an academic or professional training course in Portugal. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less than a...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
Work
- CPLP Mobility Agreement VisaVisa regime for nationals of states where the Agreement on Mobility between Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (signed in Luanda...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Digital Nomad Visa (D8)For remote workers employed by or providing services to companies based outside Portugal. No Portuguese employer required.EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Highly Qualified Activity Visa (D3)For professionals in managerial, technical, or highly specialised roles seeking employment or self-employment in Portugal. Leads to permanent residence after...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Residency Visa for Subordinate WorkResidency visa for subordinate (employed) work in Portugal, the standard route for taking up a job with a Portuguese employer. Residency visa: allows two ent...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Amateur SportsTemporary stay visa for amateur sports activity in Portugal. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year, valid for the entir...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Highly Qualified Activity, Teaching or ResearchTemporary stay visa for scientific research, higher education teaching or highly qualified activity for a period of less than a year. Temporary stay visa: al...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Remote Work (Digital Nomad)Temporary stay visa for exercising a professional activity performed remotely for an employer or clients outside Portugal, the under-one-year counterpart of...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Seasonal WorkTemporary stay visa for subordinate seasonal work in Portugal lasting more than 90 days. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less than...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Transfer of Workers or Service ProvidersTemporary stay visa for the transfer of workers or service providers from states party to the WTO, for provision of services or professional training. Tempor...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
Family
- Family Reunification Visa (D6)Join a family member who holds Portuguese residence or citizenship. Covers spouses, minor children, dependent parents, and siblings under certain conditions.EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Residency Visa for Accompanying Family MemberResidency visa for a family member travelling with, and applying at the same time as, the holder of a residence visa. Residency visa: allows two entries and...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Accompanying Family MemberTemporary stay visa for a family member accompanying the holder of a temporary stay visa. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less tha...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Family Members of Portuguese CitizensTemporary stay visa for periods over three months for family members of Portuguese citizens. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Medical TreatmentTemporary stay visa to receive medical treatment in Portugal. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year, valid for the enti...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Religious PurposesTemporary stay visa for religious training within a religious congregation, or for a religious person undertaking studies at a recognised institution, in exc...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa to Accompany a Family Member Undergoing Medical TreatmentTemporary stay visa to accompany a family member receiving medical treatment in Portugal. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and stay in Portugal for less tha...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
Business and investment
- Entrepreneur Visa (D2)For entrepreneurs, business owners, and independent service providers who want to set up or manage a business in Portugal. Well suited to startups and freela...EUR 110 · Up to 9 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Independent WorkTemporary stay visa to carry out independent (self-employed) professional activity in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visa: allows entry and st...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- Schengen Visa (Type C)Visit Portugal and the broader Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Applied for at the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country.EUR 90 (general Schengen fee) · 2–6 weeks
- Temporary Stay Visa for Youth Mobility (Work and Holiday)Temporary stay visa under a youth mobility / work-and-holiday scheme. Applies only to nationals of countries with which Portugal has signed a Memorandum of U...EUR 110 · Up to 4 weeks