The standard residency visa for non-EU salaried employees who have an employment contract or promise of employment with a Portuguese employer.
Non-EU nationals with a job offer for an employee (subordinate) role in Portugal.
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Core documents include the visa application form, photos, a valid passport, travel/health insurance, a criminal record certificate, proof of means and accommodation, plus your Portuguese employment contract.
Yes. Once you hold your residence permit, your spouse and dependent children can apply for family reunification to join you in Portugal.
Core documents include the visa application form, photos, a valid passport, travel/health insurance, a criminal record certificate, proof of means and accommodation, plus your Portuguese employment contract.
Yes. The D1 visa is for subordinate (employed) work, so you need a signed employment contract or formal job offer from a Portuguese employer before applying.
Yes. The D1 leads to a renewable residence permit, and continuous legal residence can build toward permanent residence and, eventually, citizenship.
Changing jobs is possible, but at renewal AIMA expects to see that you are still in qualifying employment, whether with your original employer or a new one.
Yes. The D1 visa is for subordinate (employed) work, so you need a signed employment contract or formal job offer from a Portuguese employer before applying.
Changing jobs is possible, but at renewal AIMA expects to see that you are still in qualifying employment, whether with your original employer or a new one.