Portugal
All Visa Pathways(29 visas)
PortugalARI — Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal's Residence Permit for Investment (ARI / Golden Visa) granting low-presence residency through qualifying non-real-estate investment.
PortugalCourtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)
Facilitate official diplomatic and intergovernmental travel with expedited, cost-free entry for high-level officials on government missions to Portugal.
PortugalD2 Visa — D2 Entrepreneur Visa
Establish a business in Portugal as a non-EU entrepreneur with flexible financial criteria and pathway to permanent residency.
PortugalD3 — Highly Qualified Activity Visa (D3)
Residence visa for highly qualified professionals. Requires higher education degree and relevant work experience in specialised sectors.
PortugalD4 — Residence Visa for Study, Internship, or Volunteering (Visto de Residência para Estudo, Estágio ou Voluntariado)
Study, intern, or volunteer in Portugal with work authorization and renewable residency leading to permanent status.
PortugalD5 — Residence Visa for Higher Education Student Mobility (Visto de Residência no Âmbito da Mobilidade dos Estudantes do Ensino Superior)
Residence visa for EU higher education students on mobility programs; work authorized for up to 360 days.
PortugalD6 — Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
Reunite with a family sponsor in Portugal with work authorization. Long-stay national visa, renewable to 5 years.
PortugalD7 Visa — D7 Passive Income Visa
Residence visa for financially independent individuals with EUR 920+/month passive income, requiring no employment, with 5-year path to permanent residency.
PortugalD8 Visa — D8 Digital Nomad 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.
PortugalDiplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático)
Free diplomatic status for officials accredited to Portugal with indefinite stay tied to official mission duration.
PortugalE1 — Temporary Stay Visa for Medical Treatment
Visa for non-EU individuals requiring medical treatment at Portuguese healthcare institutions, renewable for continued care.
PortugalE10 — Temporary Stay Visa for Accompanying a Family Member
Family reunification visa permitting residence and work in Portugal for up to one year alongside a temporary stay visa holder.
PortugalE11 — 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.
PortugalE3 — Temporary Stay Visa for Independent Work
Permits self-employed professionals to perform specific independent activities in Portugal for 1 year, renewable, with a EUR 110 application fee.
PortugalE5 — Temporary Stay Visa for Amateur Sports
Amateur sports visa for athletes sponsored by Portuguese clubs and federations; EUR 110 fee, up to 1 year renewable with work authorization.
PortugalE6 — Internship/Vocational Training Visa (E6)
Facilitate internship and vocational training for non-EU citizens for up to 365 days with a minimum income requirement of EUR 11,040.
PortugalE7 — Temporary Stay Visa to Accompany a Family Member
Accompany a family member receiving medical treatment or holding a temporary stay visa with proof of family ties and financial means.
PortugalE8 — Seasonal Worker Visa
National visa for non-EU seasonal workers in agriculture, tourism, and construction up to 9 months.
PortugalE9 — Temporary Stay Visa for Academic or Professional Training
Pursue academic courses, vocational training, or internships in Portugal for up to one year without requiring a job offer or permanent residency pathway.
PortugalEU Blue Card
Pathway to Portuguese residency for highly qualified professionals earning €21,030+ annually, requiring a €302.40 fee and offering EU mobility after 12 months.
PortugalICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
Intra-corporate transfer for managers, specialists, and trainees moving within a multinational group to a Portuguese establishment.
PortugalMedical Treatment Visa
Access Portuguese medical treatment for up to 365 days with 30-day visa processing; no work authorization.
PortugalOfficial Visa (Visto Oficial)
Streamlined entry for foreign diplomats and international officials on official state business with diplomatic immunity and fee-free processing tied to mission duration.
PortugalResidence Visa for Subordinate Work (Visto de Residência para Exercício de Atividade Profissional Subordinada)
Employment visa for non-EU workers with a Portuguese job contract; 2-year renewable residence permit with pathway to permanent residency and family reunification rights.
PortugalStartup Visa
Launch an innovative startup in Portugal with incubator support and access a 2-year renewable residence permit with pathway to permanent residency.
PortugalTech Visa
Residence visa for technology professionals earning 21,030 EUR+ with 5+ years experience; 2-year initial permit renewable for 3-year periods with permanent residency pathway.
PortugalType A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Transit through Portuguese airport international zone for onward Schengen travel within 24 hours; €90 application fee.
PortugalType D — National Work Visa (Type D)
Long-stay work permit for non-EU employment in Portugal with path to permanent residency; 2-year renewable residence permit.
PortugalVET — Temporary Stay Visa (Visto de Estada Temporária)
Flexible temporary stay for purposes including work, study, and remote work up to one year with €110 fee and 30-day processing.