NEW VISA FOR JOB-SEEKING

FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO WANT TO LOOK FOR WORK IN PORTUGAL: NEW VISA FOR JOB-SEEKING

Foreign nationals who want to enter Portugal to look for work can apply for a job-seeking visa. It is issued with a duration of 120 days and is limited to national territory. To apply for this visa, in addition to having the general conditions, you need:

i) Declaration of conditions of stay;

ii) Declaration of interest for registration with the IEFP, I.P., presented online, in a specific place on the IEFP, I.P. website, with identification of academic qualifications and professional experience;

iii) Proof of possession of means of subsistence equivalent to at least three minimum monthly wages.

The visa includes an appointment date with the competent services for the granting of a residence permit, within 120 days of the visa. After the establishment and formalization of the employment relationship in that period, foreign nationals have the right to apply for a residence permit to carry out a subordinate professional activity.

The visa can be extended for another 60 days, taking into account the reasons that justified its grant, if accompanied by proof of registration with the IEFP, I.P., and a declaration by the citizen indicating the maintenance of the conditions of stay.