Portugal visa guide

D1 Visa Portugal — Work Visa Guide

The D1 visa is designed for non-EU nationals who have secured an employment contract with a Portuguese company and wish to live and work in Portugal.

  • Requires job contract
  • Employer sponsorship
  • No EU candidate available
  • Minimum wage applies
  • Valid for employed workers
  • Family can join
  • Leads to residency
  • Social security registration

Basic requirements

  • Job contract with a Portuguese company
  • Employer sponsorship and work permit
  • Proof employer couldn't find a suitable EU worker
  • Valid passport and clean criminal record

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