Visa Services
Explore our visa related services and start planning your relocation journey now.
Visas
Selecting the right Visa is an essential part of your moving journey - and one of the most time consuming ones. Our experts make sure you select the visa and residency options that best suit your professional background and personal goals. We will support you in contacting all the key institutions and the relevant immigration offices in Portugal.
Select a type of visa:
Who
Aimed at third country immigrant nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who wish to work in Portugal.
Key Info
- It is valid for two entries into the country, allowing the holder to stay in Portugal for a period of four months.
- It must be applied for at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin or in Portugal.*
- The applicant must live in Portugal for a period 183 days during the 1st year until residency permit renewal.
- Visa exemption for traveling within the Schengen Area.
- Family reunification available.
- Possibility of applying for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years.
* If the applicant is staying in Portugal legally (e.g. on a tourist visa), he/she can skip this step and apply there for a residence permit.
Reqs
- Employment contract or promissory employment agreement valid for at least one year.
- Evidence of sufficient means.
- Evidence of adequate accommodation.
- An affirmative statement issued by IEFP (Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute).
Estimated Timeline for D1 | Work Visa
Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the D1 track.
Proposed Services for D1 Track
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goverment fees
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Ready to start your moving process?
With your selected services and a tailored moving profile identification we are going to send you a sample proposal with all you need to know to start your moving process.
1- Timelines are estimates and refer to business days.
2- Government fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
3- Our fees are displayed without VAT and do not include costs of Portuguese Authorities in relation to fees, taxes, duties, etc., as well as traveling, translation, communications and other expenses.
*Important: values and time estimates are for illustration purposes only. They will vary significantly according to specific needs of each client
Team Highlighted Relocation Specialist
Julia Jarzebowska
Senior Account Manager
Born in Poland, lived in the UK and has been living in Portugal for 12 years. A Senior Relocation / Account Manager for over 7 years. Masters in Tourism and Hotel Management. A highly motivated and results oriented professional within relocation / immigration, tourism, customer service and real estate sectors in Portugal. Julia has a proven track record of providing exemplary levels of service to a multinational range of high profile clients and families.
Julia Jarzebowska
From Poland | 12 years in Portugal
Visa & Immigration Specialists
Meet some of our experts in Visa and Immigration services: the best professionals, by your side, every step of your moving journey.
Julia Jarzebowska
Senior Account Manager
Rita Mendo
Account Manager
Natacha Branquinho
Lawyer
Gustavo Dias
Lawyer
Julia Jarzebowska
Senior Account Manager
Rita Mendo
Account Manager
Natacha Branquinho
Lawyer
Gustavo Dias
Lawyer
Julia Jarzebowska
Senior Account Manager
Rita Mendo
Account Manager
Natacha Branquinho
Lawyer
Gustavo Dias
Lawyer