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Portugal's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

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.

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Portugal - Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Discover the Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Portugal

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.

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175

Meses para o visto

3-5 months

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A Snapshot of Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Portugal

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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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

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Cônjuge e filhos

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Benefits of the Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Portugal

The program offers numerous advantages for highly skilled professionals looking to establish their career in Portugal's dynamic environment.

  • Path to permanent residency after 5 years and potential citizenship
  • Access to Portugal's healthcare and education systems
  • Freedom to travel within the Schengen Area
  • Opportunity to bring family members

How to Apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Portugal

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.

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Requirements for Portugal's Highly Skilled Worker Visa

To qualify for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria demonstrating their qualifications and professional experience.

  • Higher education diploma or 5-6 years of professional experience
  • Job offer or employment contract with a Portuguese company for at least one year
  • Minimum salary of 1.5 times the average gross salary in Portugal (€1900 per month in 2024)
  • No criminal record in Portugal or abroad
  • Health insurance

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Documents Needed for Portugal's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Completed visa application form

Valid Passport

Recent passport-sized photographs

University degree certificates or proof of professional experience

Employment contract or job offer letter

Proof of accommodation in Portugal

Certificados de habilitação da polícia

Cobertura de seguro-saúde

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FAQs about Portugal's Highly Skilled Worker Visas

Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?

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Why Portugal

Portugal offers excellent career opportunities, high quality of life, and a supportive environment for skilled professionals.

Benefícios:

  • Growing economy with focus on innovation
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • High standard of living

Vantagens:

  • Strategic location in Europe
  • Multicultural work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth

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