Nationals from non-EU countries willing to migrate to Portugal on a Portugal Work Permit must meet the eligibility requirements. Candidates require a valid job offer from a Portuguese employer who would apply for the work permit on their behalf. The work permit application must be submitted along with the supporting documents provided by the candidate. Portugal offers a variety of work visas depending on the duration and the type of service you are going to deliver. The documents and eligibility requirements vary for each type of work permit.
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Types of Portugal Work Permits
Portugal offers the following types of work permits to employers:
- Portugal Skilled Worker Visa: This visa is for skilled professionals employed in IT, medicine, science, and engineering to migrate and work in Portugal. High-ranking professionals or people in administrative positions can also apply for this type of visa. The visa is valid for a period of 1 year and can be renewed for up to 5 years. Eligible candidates can also apply for a permanent resident permit in Portugal after 5 years.
- Portugal Digital Nomad Visa: Candidates who wish to migrate to Portugal and work independently or offer freelance services can apply for this type of visa. This visa can also be used by digital nomads to migrate and work as digital nomads in Portugal. The visa is valid for 1 year.
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- Highly-Skilled Worker Visa: Professionals with exceptionally high qualifications or skills in their field can apply for this type of visa to migrate and work in Portugal. This visa can be used by candidates willing to conduct scientific research, business, or any professional activity that requires high qualifications.
- Work visa for cultural activities: Candidates willing to migrate to Portugal to work on cultural activities or are associated with a cultural project approved by the Portuguese government can apply for this type of work visa. The validity of the visa depends on the purpose and length of your project.
- Portugal work visa for teaching: Teachers who have been offered teaching positions in Portuguese vocational or educational institution or at research centre can apply for this type of visa. Eligible candidates can apply for an EU Blue Card after migrating to Portugal.
- Portugal Tech Visa: Highly qualified professionals who are employed in the technology and innovation sector and are recruited by Portuguese companies can apply for this type of visa. Candidates will only be eligible for this visa if the company that recruited them is certified by the Portuguese Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (IAPMEI). The validity of the visa is 2 years and can be extended for 3 more years.
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Documents required to apply for Portugal Work Permit
The following are the documents needed to apply for any of the Portugal Work Permits listed above:
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
- Recent passport-sized pictures
- Documents to prove that you have enough financial resources to support your stay in Portugal
- Police clearance reports
- Consent letters allowing the SEF to verify your Portuguese Criminal records
- Documents showing enough health insurance coverage
- Details of your accommodation in Portugal
- Employment offer
- Details of work experience
- Documents to prove your identity, nationality, and civil status
- Academic qualification details
- Portugal Work Permit visa fee payment receipt
- Documents demonstrating your employment status
- Invitation letter from the employer
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