D1 (Work Visa)
If you have an employment contract, a promissory employment contract, or an expression of interest by the employer you should apply for the D1 Visa.
After successfully applying for the Visa, the applicant and their family members can enter Portugal and request a temporary residence permit in the country. Once approved, the residence permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed for an additional 3 years. After 5 years, you can apply for Permanent Residency or Portuguese Citizenship if you meet all other requirements foreseen by the Portuguese Nationality Law.
Benefits of the Portuguese work visa:
This visa serves as a gateway to obtaining Resident status, which provides numerous benefits to its holders, such as:
- Travelling Visa free in the Schengen Area. Aditionally, you can stay in another Schengen Area country for up to 3 months.
- Affordable healthcare.
- Being able to get the Portuguese Citizenship after just 5 years.
Requirements to obtain the Portuguese work visa
- Have a NIF (Portuguese Taxpayer Number)
- Have a NISS (Portuguese Social Security Number)
- To possess a bank account in Portugal and transfer funds to that account.
- Have an employment contract, a promissory employment contract or an expression of interest by the employer for you to work in specific areas regulated by law.
- Having a long term rental contract.
- Having full health insurance.
- Having a clean criminal record.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can Portugalize Help?
We can help with everything! Among many other things, this includes:
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Assist you in gathering all documents and reviewing them
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Certification and translation of documents
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Assistance in scheduling appointments with the embassy and AIMA (Immigration and Borders Service).
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Getting the NIF and open a bank account
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Complete assistance in finding suitable accommodation and providing legal consultancy services for both buying and renting options
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An extensive range of concierge services to cater to your needs
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Comprenhensive tax planning strategies coupled with assistance in applying for the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) program, ensuring that you can optimize your tax situation and make the most of available benefits.
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What documents are necessary?
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A valid passport
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Two passport-sized photographs
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The contract, the promissory contract or the expression of interest
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An affirmative statement issued by IEFP (Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute)
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If applicable, permission to exercise a certain profession when the law requires it
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Proof of accommodation
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Documentation demonstrating your legal status, if you are not a citizen of the country where you are submitting the visa application.
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Criminal Record Certificate
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Request for Criminal Record Enquiry by the Immigration Agency (AIMA)
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Proof of valid health coverage
Please note this is a general checklist and you may need different documents according to your specific situation.
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What is the typical duration for completing the entire application process for the Portugal D1 Visa?
The Portugal D1 Visa application process consists of two steps. Firstly, you will apply for a residence visa, and the maximum timeframe for a decision is 60 days as per the law. After receiving the residence visa, you will come to Portugal and apply for a residence permit. The processing time for a D1 residence permit application, according to AIMA, can take up to 120 days. It’s important to note that the actual processing time may vary based on factors such as the number of applications received by AIMA and the completeness of your application. However, if AIMA takes longer to issue the permit, you are allowed to request to extend your stay.
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