Why apply for a Portugal Work Visa?

• Average salaries ranges from 700 EUR to 12,300 EUR
• Has over 50,000 job openings
• Work for 40 hours a week
• Employment Rate in Portugal increased to 56.90 percent in 2023

 

Portugal work visa for Indians

Portugal known as the Portuguese Republic, is a country in south-western Europe. It is one of the oldest countries in Europe whose territory has been occupied and fought since prehistoric times. Islamic and ancient Romans have made important contribution to modify its traditions and customs.

 

The employment sector in Portugal is wide, contributing to manufacturing, construction, public utilities and more. Individuals from other countries travel to Portugal for work. India and Portugal - have signed a bilateral agreement which allows easy access for Indian nationals to visas and work in Portugal.

 

To get a job in Portugal, Indian nationals need to have a Portuguese work visa from India. There are so many complications linked to Portugal's work visa requirement for Indians.

 

Types of Portuguese Work Visas

You can apply for work visas, depending on your profession or qualifications:

Visa Type	Who can apply
Work Visa for Skilled Workers	Individuals having job offer in one of the qualifying professions like scientists, IT professionals, medical professionals, engineers.
Work Visa for Self-Employment	People who earn a business in Portugal.
Work Visa for Highly-Skilled Workers	Individuals having exceptional qualification can apply for Highly-Skilled Work Visa and get paid 1.5 times the national average gross annual salary of Portugal.
Work Visa for Cultural Activities	People who involve in a cultural activity carried out in Portugal that is recognised by Portuguese authorities.
Work Visa for Teaching	Individuals having a job offer from an educational training institution or from a research centre in Portugal.
“Tech” Visa	Anyone employed by a company that is “active in the area of technology and innovation”.

 

Portugal work visa Requirements

• Your valid passport.
• Passport-size pictures, following Portugal visa picture guidelines.
• Proof of sufficient funds to sustain yourself.
• Your criminal records from your country of residence. If you have lived in another country for more than one year, you have to get criminal records from there as well.
• A document giving permission to the SEF to check your Portuguese criminal records.
• Proof of health insurance coverage as a foreign worker.
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
• Your employment contract.
• If you are already in Portugal: Proof of legal entry into Portuguese territory, such as a visa.
• If you are applying from a country other than that of your origin: Proof of legal stay, such as a residence permit or a visa.

 

How to apply for Portugal work visa

The application for the Portugal work visa is divided into three parts:

 

Step 1: Work Permit Application

Once you have received a job offer, your employer must apply for the work permit. This has to be done before you travelling to Portugal.

 

Step 2: Work Visa Application

Once you have received a permit to work in Portugal, you can apply for a work visa from the Portugal Embassy in your country. This will allow you to travel to Portugal for work purpose.

 

Step 3: Residence Permit Application

Once you arrive in Portugal, you should apply for a residence permit and register for social security and get a tax number.

 

Portugal work visa cost

The Portugal work visa cost is given below:

Application Type	Cost
Cost of the entry visa issued by the Portuguese Embassy	€90
Application for a residence permit	€83
To receive the residence permit for work from the SEF	€72

 

Portugal work visa processing time

Portugal work visa processing time may take several months before it is finalized; it can take up to 60 days for the SEF to process the Work Permit application and two to three months for the Embassy to issue an entry visa.

 

That doesn’t necessarily mean it will take that long, however, and your visa could be processed quicker depending on your specific circumstances.

 

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