The Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Portugal offers a pathway to residency and employment for qualified individuals with advanced qualifications and professional experience in their field.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Highly Skilled Worker Visa program in Portugal provides an opportunity for highly qualified professionals to live and work in Portugal. This program is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to Portugal's economy and fill skill gaps in various sectors.
Visão geral
A pathway to residency and employment for highly qualified professionals in Portugal
Requisitos de elegibilidade
A degree or 5 years of professional experience and a job offer from a Portuguese employer. Higher education diploma or equivalent professional experience
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Meses para a cidadania
Duração do visto
2-year residence permit
Meses para o visto
3-5 months
Requisito de presença física
Must stay in Portugal for at least 6 months in a row or 8 months in total every year
Disponibilidade
Moderate
Bolsa Família
Cônjuge e filhos
Visão geral
Submit application at the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country of residence, or at the Immigration and Border Service (SEF) in Portugal if already present in the country.
Dúvidas?
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Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
How often do I need to renew my residence permit?
Can Highly Skilled Worker Visa holders apply for Portuguese citizenship?
What is the minimum salary requirement for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
benefits
The program offers numerous advantages for highly skilled professionals looking to establish their career in Portugal's dynamic environment.
Affordable cost of living
Beautiful climate and beaches
Friendly culture
Low cost of application
Path to citizenship allowed after 5 years of permanent residence
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Online Submission Allowed
Países com isenção de visto
158
Passport Validity
5 years
Visão geral
Portugal offers excellent career opportunities, high quality of life, and a supportive environment for skilled professionals.
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Dúvidas?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
How often do I need to renew my residence permit?
Can Highly Skilled Worker Visa holders apply for Portuguese citizenship?
What is the minimum salary requirement for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify qualification requirements
• Check salary thresholds
• Review work experience criteria
Employer Sponsorship
• Secure qualifying job offer
• Obtain employer sponsorship
• Complete labor market test (if required)
Documentation
• Gather qualification certificates
• Prepare employment contract
• Complete skills assessment
• Obtain professional registrations
Application
• Submit visa application
• Complete health checks
• Provide biometrics
Relocation
• Receive work visa approval
• Register with authorities
• Complete workplace onboarding
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Two clear and recent 3×4 coloured passport style photographs
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Documents indicating where the applicant will reside. This document can be provided as a signed invitation letter from a friend or family member residing in Portugal, a hotel reservation, or a rental contract
Police Verification Certificate from the nation of origin of the applicant+Form granting Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (SEF) permission to review your criminal history
Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
119
Classificação geral
Cost
Based on application fee
Residency Requirements
Based on residency requirements
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Residency Privileges Length
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos de elegibilidade
Based on entry requirements
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Program Stability
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
7
Custo de vida
50
Quality of Life
19
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Healthcare Quality
29
Internet Speed
24
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Human Freedom
23
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