Portugal immigration

Portugal visas, made simple.

From work and study to family, business and permanent residence — 26 Portuguese routes in plain English, with eligibility, costs, processing times and the path to PR. Then we prepare and lodge it for you.

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Popular Portuguese routes

Schengen C

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Visitor & Short Stay

Non-EU travellers visiting Portugal and the Schengen Area for tourism, family, or business trips.

Short stay
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Schengen A

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Visitor & Short Stay

Certain nationals transiting through a Portuguese international airport without entering the Schengen Area.

Transit
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Temporary Stay

Temporary Stay National Visa (Type E)

Visitor & Short Stay

People staying in Portugal for less than one year for medical treatment, seasonal/temporary work, study, or accompanying family.

Temporary
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Seasonal Work

Seasonal Work Temporary Stay Visa

Work & Skilled

Non-EU workers with a seasonal job offer in agriculture, tourism, or similar sectors in Portugal.

Temporary
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D1

D1 Residence Visa for Subordinate Work

Work & Skilled

Non-EU nationals with an employment contract from a Portuguese employer for salaried (subordinate) work.

Temporary
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D2

D2 Residence Visa for Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers

Business, Talent & Investor

Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent service providers starting or running a business or self-employment in Portugal.

Temporary
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D3

D3 Residence Visa for Highly Qualified Activity

Work & Skilled

Highly qualified professionals with specialised technical skills or higher qualifications and a Portuguese job or service contract.

Temporary
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Tech Visa

Tech Visa (Certification for Highly Qualified Workers)

Work & Skilled

Skilled non-EU workers hired by a Portuguese tech/innovation company certified under the government Tech Visa programme.

Temporary
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How VisaChief helps

STEP 1

Find your visa

Browse 26 Portuguese routes — or run the 60-second check to see what fits.

STEP 2

Check & confirm

Get an instant, indicative read on your eligibility, costs and timeline.

STEP 3

We hand over & lodge

VisaChief prepares and manages your application, then a registered migration agency in our partner network completes the final review and lodges it with the authority — you deal with one team.

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Figures are indicative for 2025; confirm current details at AIMA (Portugal). General information only — not immigration advice.