Migrate

The Portuguese residence can be obtained as a Schengen National ‘Long-stay’ visa (type D) granted to individuals who will be working, studying or permanently residing in a Schengen area country for a set time.  Regardless of whether you are applying for a short-stay or long-stay visa, you will need to fill in a Portuguese visa application form and submit it to the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your home country.

This can be issued as a multi-entry visa that allows travel to other Schengen countries, provided the holder meets certain criteria. The Working (Employment) Schengen Visa is the most common type of long-stay visa.

Portuguese residence visa

This is a Portuguese visa for a four-month period in order to request a residence permit after arrival. This can be granted for any of the following reasons:

• Employed work – D1VISA
• self-employment or entrepreneurial activities – D2 VISA
• scientific research or teaching – D3 VISA
• study, student exchange, internship or voluntary service – D4 VISA
• higher education mobility programs (for students already residing in Portugal who want to further their studies) D5 VISA
• family reunification – D6 VISA
• pensioners and people with income. D7 VISA
• Golden Visa Portugal for investors – D9 VISA