Portugal Job Seeker Visa

Portugal is a compact nation situated along the Atlantic coastline of the Iberian Peninsula. It is known for its stunning coastline and rich history, which makes it a popular tourist destination in Europe.

Also, it remains an affordable and attractive travel destination in Europe. Portugal offers a combination of rich history, innovative art, breathtaking scenery, and friendly locals with a laid-back vibe.

The government of Portugal first announced this visa in June 2022 in view of the ongoing skill shortage in the country. This visa allows candidates to enter and stay in Portugal for a period of 3 months, and to actively search for employment. During this time, they are allowed to engage in work-related activities as long as their visa remains valid or until they obtain a residence permit.

If you are not a citizen of Portugal and want to search for a job in the country, you have to show interest in joining the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) which is the Public Employment Service in Portugal. This should be done before submitting your application for the Job Search Visa.

Portugal Job Seeker Visa Validity:- 

• This visa allows only one person to enter Portugal and is valid for 120 days. It is possible to extend it for another 60 days.

• This visa allows the applicant to schedule an appointment with competent services within 120 days. If the employment contract is formalized within this period, the applicant can apply for a residence permit.

Visa Extension:-

When the time limit of the work search visa expires, and the visa holder does not have a job offer or hasn’t started the process of getting a residence permit, they must leave the country. They can only apply for a new visa after a year of the expiry of the previous visa.

Eligibility Criteria:-

1. Bachelor’s degree

2. Health insurance
3. Not based on points

4. No requirement for IELTS

5. Evidence of having sufficient funds

6. Authenticated airplane reservations

7. A Proof of having booked accommodation in Portugal

General Documentation Requirements:

1. The applicant must complete and appropriately sign the national visa application.
2. A valid passport or any other travel document must be valid for three months beyond the expected date of return.
3. You will need to provide a photocopy of your passport containing personal data and two recent, well-preserved passport-sized photographs for identification purposes.

4. You need to provide your criminal records from your current country of residence. If you have lived in another country for more than one year, you must also obtain criminal records from that country.

5. Proof of a typical residency status for a citizen of a country other than the exiting country.

6. Travel insurance that covers emergency medical expenses and possible deportation is mandatory.

7. You need to provide proof of financial assets that are equal to or exceed three times the minimum monthly earnings.

8. The person who signs the responsibility term must prove that they have the financial ability to provide at least three times the minimum monthly income.

NOTE:-  If a visa applicant can demonstrate a term of responsibility with an authorized signature of a citizen of Portugal or any other foreign country with a lawful residence in Portugal, where food, accommodation, and deportation costs are guaranteed, the evidence of financial resources may be exempted.

Specific Documents:- 

• A declaration outlining the terms and conditions of the intended duration of stay.
• Proof of submitting an expression of interest declaration for enrollment in the IEFP (EN)/ (PT) / (FR) / (ES).

Processing Time and Fees:-

The processing time for a Portugal Job Seeker Visa is usually 3-6 months, but it may take longer depending on the situation, such as the time of the year and the completeness of your documents. It’s important to apply about a month before your planned travel date, but not earlier than three months before.

You have to pay more than one fee when applying for a Portugal Job Seeker Visa.

• The entry visa cost that the Portuguese Embassy issues – €90 (may vary from one country to another)
• For submission of the application for a skilled worker’s residence permit at the SEF – €83
• To get the work’s residence permit from the SEF – €72

Portugal Permanent Residency:-

If you have completed living in Portugal for a period of 5 years with a temporary resident permit, you are now eligible to apply for a permanent resident permit. Once you achieve permanent residence, the job market will be open to you and you need not apply for a work permit anymore. Permanent resident permits with a longer duration, are much easier to renew, and you will receive benefits that are on par with the ones a Portuguese citizen is entitled to.

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