The Portugal Job Seeker Visa was introduced to help solve the country’s labour shortage. Applicants can apply for this visa at a Portuguese consulate abroad.
Once approved, the visa allows you to enter Portugal and search for a job. It grants a temporary residence visa valid for 120 days. If needed, this can be extended for an additional 60 days. During this period, you are allowed to legally look for full-time work in Portugal.
If you secure a job and sign a formal work contract, you must register the contract with both the Tax Authority and Social Security. After that, you can book an appointment to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP).
The initial TRP is valid for 2 years. After that, you can renew it for another 3 years, as long as you continue to meet the requirements.
The Portugal Job Seeker Visa is designed for non-EU foreigners who want to enter Portugal and search for a formal work contract.
To apply, you must meet certain financial and travel conditions. First, you need to prove that you have enough funds to support yourself while in Portugal. This includes a minimum deposit of €2,900 in a Portuguese bank account.
In addition, you must have a booked return flight ticket. This ensures that if you don’t secure a job contract within 120 days, you can return home as required by immigration rules.
Free transit inside European Union / Schengen Area Countries, access to healthcare services, education, possibility to work, invest and extend the same benefits on behalf of family members.
The visa holder is only privileged to invite the family under family reunification once he accepts a successful occupation and residence permit in the country.
After 5 years of temporary residence, grants the possibility to apply for the Portuguese Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) and, the Portuguese citizenship / passport.
Processing fees (Including legal fees): AED 16,000 ( Register: 50% -After TRV 50%) | Government fees (VFS): €180.
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