Exploring Portugal’s D1 Work Visa

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The D1 visa is designed for non-EU/EEA/Swiss individuals who want to work in a Portuguese company in Portugal. To qualify for this visa, applicants must have a work contract for at least 12 months and provide proof of a place to live in Portugal (typically a lease, deeds to a property, or letter of invitation). … Read more

Exploring the Short Stay Option on Portugal’s D8 Visa

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Are you a freelancer or remote worker interested in spending more time in Portugal? Want to spend longer than the 90/180 days in Schengen Visa allows but limited by your non-EU/EEA/Swiss passport. Then you’re in luck! In 2022, Portugal introduced the D8 visa, which is aimed at remote workers and freelancers. There are two parts … Read more

What Happens If Your Portuguese Visa Application Is Rejected?

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Facing a visa application rejection can be disheartening, especially when your dreams of moving to Portugal are on the line. While there are routes to appealing a rejection, prevention is better than the cure here. Namely, it’s much better to get things right the first time around than to go through an appeals process or … Read more

What Happens At My AIMA Visa Renewal?

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For those who’ve taken the leap and secured residency through AIMA (previously known as SEF), the time will inevitably come to renew your visa. Previously, this would take place after just one year of residency in Portugal but, these days, it more commonly takes place after two years. According to Sandra Gomes Pinto, a Lisbon-based … Read more

Can I Apply For a Residency Visa While in Portugal?

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Many visitors fall in love with Portugal’s charm and decide they want to extend their stay indefinitely. And besides, who can go back home after trying authentic pastéis de nata? The thought of never leaving Portugal is appealing, but is it feasible? For EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, the answer is yes: they can apply for residency after … Read more

What is the Best Visa for Freelancers Moving to Portugal?

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Portugal has become a hotspot for freelancers from around the globe, thanks to its mild climate, vibrant culture, and, most importantly, attainable residency visas for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have others ways for obtaining residency). If you’re a freelancer with a nationality from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, figuring out the best visa option can be a … Read more