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Temporary Stay Visa for Youth Mobility (Work and Holiday)

Temporary Stay Visa for Youth Mobility (Work and Holiday)

Portugal · Tourism

What it is

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 Understanding.

Key facts

Category
Tourism
Duration
Per the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
Processing time
Up to 4 weeks
Maximum validity
1 year
Extendable
No
Path to permanent residence
No
Dependants
No
Age
18 to 35
How to apply
Mixed
Health insurance
Required

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (national visa fee (Order 229/2021))
EUR 110
Application fee (exempt from any visa fee)
EUR 0

Key requirements

  • National visa application form, signed
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Passport valid for 3 months beyond the intended return
  • Criminal record certificate (applicants 16+), apostilled or legalised
  • Proof of means of subsistence
  • Valid travel insurance
  • National of a country with a youth mobility Memorandum of Understanding with Portugal
  • Meets the scheme age conditions

Working on this visa

All MoUs allow work on a secondary basis. Typical caps: work max 6 months, no permanent contract (AR/CL/PE/US/UY); NZ: max 3 months per employer; JP/KR: no permanent contract; CA: paid services allowed. Study/training up to 4-6 months…

Bringing family

MoU condition in nearly all programmes: applicant must not be accompanied by dependents (Uruguay: unless the dependent obtains their own legal entry status).

Money you must show

MoUs: sufficient funds + return ticket; no amount stated

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.