Portugal Job Seeker Visa
Portugal • Work Visa
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The Portugal Job Seeker Visa allows individuals to enter Portugal for up to 120 days to search for employment, with a possible 60-day extension. It provides a unique opportunity to explore job opportunities in Portugal without requiring a pre-arranged job offer. If employment is secured, visa holders can transition to a work visa and apply for residency.
Requirements
- ✓Proof of financial resources equivalent to at least the sum of three guaranteed monthly minimum salary (€2,280 in 2025)
- ✓Must have valid travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation
- ✓Must provide proof of return transportation ticket
- ✓Must provide proof of regular status if applying from a country other than nationality
- ✓Must register with the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) before applying
Benefits
- ★Flexibility to explore various job opportunities without a pre-arranged job offer
- ★Direct access to the job market, allowing for in-person interviews and networking
- ★Initial stay of 120 days, with a possible 60-day extension
- ★Opportunity to immerse in Portugal's culture, language, and professional environment
- ★Pathway to long-term residency and potential citizenship after securing employment
Cost Breakdown
Application Fee:Varies by consulate; check with your local Portuguese embassy
Processing Fee:Varies
Total Estimated:Depends on embassy fees and documentation costs
Timeline
Processing Time
Several weeks; varies by embassy
Validity Period
120 days, renewable for another 60 days (total of 180 days)
Application Process
- 1Gather all required documents
- 2Complete the IEFP registration process before applying
- 3Submit visa application at the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate
- 4Pay the visa application fee (varies by consulate)
- 5Attend an interview if required by the consulate
- 6Wait for visa processing (several weeks)
- 7Upon approval, travel to Portugal and begin the job search
- 8Apply for a 60-day extension if needed, by proving continued IEFP registration
- 9If employed, transition to a work visa and apply for a residence permit
Required Documents
- 📄Completed National Visa application form
- 📄Valid passport (with at least 3 months beyond planned return date)
- 📄Photocopy of passport biographical data
- 📄Two passport-sized photos
- 📄Proof of financial resources (minimum €2,280) or a term of responsibility from a Portuguese sponsor
- 📄Valid travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation
- 📄Copy of return transportation ticket
- 📄Proof of regular status if applying outside your home country
- 📄Criminal record certificate (with Hague Apostille or legalization if applicable)
- 📄Own statement indicating conditions for estimated stay
- 📄Proof of registration with the IEFP as a job seeker