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A residency visa for highly qualified non-EU professionals (such as scientists, engineers, IT specialists, senior managers and teachers) with a job offer in Portugal. Depending on salary and qualifications, the residence permit may take the form of the EU Blue Card.
Highly qualified non-EU professionals with a qualifying job offer in Portugal.
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Yes. Highly qualified and EU Blue Card roles in Portugal must meet a salary threshold set relative to the national average wage; check the current figure, as it is updated periodically.
The D3 residence visa is valid for about four months, after which you attend an AIMA appointment to obtain your residence permit.
Yes. Highly qualified and EU Blue Card roles in Portugal must meet a salary threshold set relative to the national average wage; check the current figure, as it is updated periodically.
The D3 is Portugal's visa for highly qualified professionals — such as scientists, engineers, IT specialists, senior managers and teachers — with a job offer. Depending on salary and qualifications, the residence permit can take the form of the EU Blue Card.
The D3 is for highly qualified roles, including higher education teaching, highly qualified employment, and certain cultural activities, generally requiring relevant qualifications and a qualifying job offer.
Yes. D3 holders can bring family through family reunification, and highly qualified professionals are often exempt from the usual minimum-residence waiting period.
Beyond the standard residence-visa documents, D3 applicants provide proof of qualifications and a qualifying job offer or contract in a highly qualified role, plus evidence the salary meets the threshold.
The D3 is for highly qualified roles, including higher education teaching, highly qualified employment, and certain cultural activities, generally requiring relevant qualifications and a qualifying job offer.
