Portugal Visit and Work Visa Information
1. Visit Visas (Schengen Visas)
Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)
- Purpose: Tourism, business meetings, visiting family/friends, short-term studies
- Duration: Up to 90 days within 180-day period
- Requirements:
- Valid passport (3 months beyond return date)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation
- Sufficient financial means (€40/day)
- Return flight reservation
- Apply Now
2. Work Visas and Residence Permits
| Visa Type | Description | Duration | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Visa (Employment) | For those with a job offer from a Portuguese company | 1-2 years (renewable) | Apply Now |
| Highly Qualified Activity Visa | For skilled professionals with higher education or exceptional skills | 2 years (renewable) | Apply Now |
| D7 Passive Income Visa | For retirees or those with sufficient passive income | 1 year (leads to residency) | Apply Now |
| Digital Nomad Visa | For remote workers earning ≥ €3,040/month | 1 year (renewable) | Apply Now |
| Startup Visa | For entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses | 1 year (renewable) | Apply Now |
| EU Blue Card | For highly skilled non-EU workers with job offer (salary ≥ 1.5x avg) | 2 years (renewable) | Apply Now |
Note: Most work visas require a job offer from a Portuguese employer. The employer often needs to demonstrate they couldn't find an EU/EEA candidate for the position.
3. Top Companies Hiring Foreign Workers in Portugal
| Company | Industry | Common Positions | Career Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altice Portugal | Telecommunications | Network Engineers, IT Specialists, Marketing | Apply Now |
| EDP (Energias de Portugal) | Energy | Engineers, Renewable Energy Specialists, Finance | Apply Now |
| Galp | Oil & Gas | Petroleum Engineers, Geologists, Project Managers | Apply Now |
| Farfetch | E-commerce, Fashion Tech | Software Developers, UX Designers, Data Scientists | Apply Now |
| Critical TechWorks | Automotive Software | Software Engineers, AI Specialists, Cloud Architects | Apply Now |
| Talkdesk | Cloud Contact Center Software | Developers, Product Managers, Customer Success | Apply Now |
| OutSystems | Low-Code Development Platform | Software Engineers, Sales Engineers, UX Designers | Apply Now |
| NOS | Telecommunications, Media | IT Specialists, Content Managers, Network Engineers | Apply Now |
| Unbabel | AI Translation Services | AI Researchers, Linguists, Software Developers | Apply Now |
| Sonae | Retail, Conglomerate | Retail Management, Supply Chain, IT | Apply Now |
4. Application Process Overview
- Determine the appropriate visa type based on your purpose
- Gather required documents (passport, photos, proof of funds, etc.)
- Schedule appointment at Portuguese consulate/embassy
- Submit application and pay fees (typically €80-€170)
- Wait for processing (typically 15-60 days)
- Receive decision and collect visa if approved
- Register with SEF (Immigration Service) after arrival in Portugal