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How to Get Residency in Portugal
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
D3 Highly-Qualified Worker Visa
Start-Up Visa
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Golden Visa
D7 Passive Income Visa
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
D2 Entrepreneur Visa
D1 Work Visa
D3 Highly-Qualified Worker Visa
D4 Student Visa
Start-Up Visa
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What You Should Know before immigrating to Portugal
How many types of visas are in Portugal?
Portugal typically categorizes its visa types into three main categories:
Short Stay Visa
(Schengen Visa)
This visa allows individuals to stay in Portugal and other Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It’s commonly used for tourism, business, or family visits.
Temporary Stay Visa
Valid for up to one year in most cases, this visa is designed for individuals who plan to stay in Portugal for a limited duration, such as for work, study, or family reunification.
Long Stay Visa
(Residency Visa)
This type of visa is intended for stays of one year or more. It is suitable for individuals seeking to live, work, or study in Portugal on a more permanent basis and often leads to the possibility of obtaining a residence permit.
What is a Type C Visa in Portugal
A Type C Visa, also known as a short-stay visa, allows individuals to transit through or stay in the Schengen Area, including Portugal, for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This visa type enables travelers to engage in tourism, business, or family visits while in Portugal or other Schengen countries. Additionally, holders of a Type C Visa can transit through international transit areas in airports located in the Schengen Area.
What is a Portugal Residency Visa or Type D Visa
A residency visa, also know has Type D visa, allows foreign nationals to reside legally in Portugal for an extended period. This type of visa is typically granted to individuals who wish to live, work, study, or join family members in Portugal. Residency visas may be issued for various reasons, including employment, study, family reunification, or retirement. Once granted, residency visa holders may also be eligible to apply for a temporary or permanent residence permit, depending on their circumstances and duration of stay.
What is a temporary residence permit
A temporary residence permit for Portugal is a document issued by AIMA that allows a third-country national to live in Portugal legally. This permit is valid for a period of two years and can be renewed for successive periods of three years. It provides individuals with the opportunity to reside, work, and study in Portugal during its validity.
What is a permanent residence permit
A permanent residence permit for Portugal is a document issue by AIMA that allows foreign nationals to reside indefinitely in the country. To qualify for this permit, applicants must have lived in Portugal for at least five consecutive years on a temporary residence permit. The permanent residence permit grants individuals the same rights as Portuguese citizens, including access to social security, healthcare, and the ability to work or study in Portugal without restrictions.
What is Portuguese Citizenship
Portuguese citizenship provides individuals with the legal status to live, work, and study in Portugal and all other European Union (EU) countries. It also grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 destinations worldwide. Citizenship can be acquired by those who are descended from Portuguese parents or grandparents, by marriage or civil union, or by birth in a Portuguese territory. For those residing in Portugal, including those participating in the Residence by Investment program, citizenship can be applied for after five years of legal residence. This pathway allows investors and their families to eventually gain the Portuguese passport.
Benefits of Portuguese Residency
Mobility
The Resident Permit in Portugal allows you visa-free entry and circulation through the Schengen
Area.
Live, Work, Study
Once you become a resident in Portugal you are entitled to conduct any professional activity as a dependent or independent professional.
Healthcare
Being a resident in Portugal you gain access to National healthcare, also called SNS (Serviço Nacional de Saúde) and covers primary and secondary healthcare needs.
Family Reunion
Once you have the Resident Permit your family is entitled to join you in Portugal. You just need to request family reunification at SEF and legally prove your relationship to all and family members.
Citizenship
After five years of legal residency, you may apply for permanent residency or to citizenship. However, in this case, you’ll have to pass a Portuguese language test.
Tax Benefits
One of the benefits is the access to a special tax regime known as NHR (nonhabitual resident). Under this program, you are exempt from or pay very little taxes on any foreign-sources ncome.
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