Why Apply for a Portugal EU Blue Card?

• Live and work in Portugal for up to 24 months
• Avail of Portugal’s National Healthcare System 
• Get family reunification benefits 
• Avail of social security benefits 
• Pathway to permanent residency in Portugal  
   

What is the Portugal EU Blue Card?  

The Portugal EU Blue card is a residence permit for non-EU nationals. Highly skilled foreign nationals with a Portugal EU Blue card can reside and work in Portugal for up to one year.  As an EU Blue card holder, you can bring your family to Portugal through the family reunification pathway. The Portugal EU Blue Card allows free mobility within the Schengen area, even allowing them to avail themselves of social security. The EU Blue Card is initially granted for up to 1-4 years and can be renewed for another 2 years.
 

Benefits of Portugal EU Blue Card 

Some of the benefits of applying for an EU Blue Card in Portugal are as follows:

• You can legally reside and work in Portugal 
• Bring your family members to live with you in Portugal 
• Avail of social security benefits 
• Get free movement within the Schengen area 
• Apply for permanent residency after five years of living in Portugal
   

Eligibility Criteria for a Portugal EU Blue Card 

To be eligible for a Portugal EU Blue Card, you must fulfill the below criteria:

• Be a non-EU citizen 
• Have a valid passport 
• Have a valid work contract for a minimum of 12 months
• Fulfill the minimum threshold criteria 
• Have minimum educational qualifications 
• Medical insurance 
   

Documents Required for a Portugal EU Blue Card 

To apply for a Portugal EU Blue Card, you must have the following documents:

• Original passport with a validity of 15 months 
• An employment contract in Portugal with a minimum validity of 12 months
• Academic transcripts 
• Professional experience of at least 5 years 
• The salary offered must be at least 1.5 times the average annual salary in Portugal 
• The salary offered must be at least 1.2 times the annual average wages in Portugal (for in-demand professions)
• Recognition of professional qualifications (for regulated professions)
• Proficiency in the Portuguese language (if required)
• Medical insurance
• Clear criminal record 
   

Steps to Apply for a Portugal EU Blue Card 

You can follow the below steps to apply for a Portugal EU Blue Card:

Step 1: Acquire a valid job offer in Portugal 

Step 2: Arrange the documents required for the Blue Card

Step 3: Fill out the online application form 

Step 4: Pay the Blue Card application fee and submit the application form

Step 5: Wait for the visa status  
 

Processing Fee for a Portugal EU Blue Card 

The processing fee for a Portugal EU Blue Card is €107, and an additional fee of €100 is charged for a residence permit.
 

Portugal EU Blue Card Processing Time 

The processing time for a Portugal EU Blue card is 30-60 days. However, the processing time may differ depending on the documents submitted.
 

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