Portugal Job Seeker Visa
The Portugal Job Seeker Visa allows individuals to enter Portugal and seek employment. Here are the key details about the visa:
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English language is common in Portugal
Healthcare is Affordable and free for residents and citizens of the country. Quality of education is high in Portugal.
1. Purpose:
The Portugal Job Seeker Visa is designed to allow foreign nationals to enter Portugal for the purpose of finding employment.
2. Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.
Qualifications: Generally requires proof of higher education qualifications or relevant work experience. Unskilled workers are welcome too.
Financial Means: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support themselves during their stay in Portugal. This is Approximately €2,460
Health Insurance: Valid health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay in Portugal.
Clean Criminal Record: Applicants must provide a clean criminal record certificate.
3. Required Documents:
Visa Application Form: Completed and signed.
Passport: Valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay.
Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs.
Proof of Qualifications: Educational certificates or work experience documentation.
Financial Proof: Bank statements or other evidence of sufficient funds.
Health Insurance: Proof of valid health insurance.
Criminal Record Certificate: Issued by the applicant’s home country.
Accommodation Proof: Evidence of accommodation in Portugal (e.g., hotel booking, rental agreement).
4. Application Process:
Preparation: Adakings limited will make sure you gather all required documents and go through it
Submission: Adakings limited will submit the application to the Portuguese consulate or embassy in the applicant’s home country.
Fee Payment: Pay the required visa application fee. Please note this is included in the cost of our services
Interview: Adakings Limited will prepare you for an interview if requested.
Decision: Wait for the visa application decision.
5. Duration and Extensions:
Validity: Typically issued for a period of 120 days (four months).
Extension: Can be extended for an additional 60 days (two months) if the job search is ongoing.
6. Post-Arrival Requirements:
Registration: Register with the local city within three working days of arrival. Adakings Limited will help you with this
Job Search: Actively search for employment during the visa period.
Residence Permit: If employment is secured, apply for a residence permit to legally reside and work in Portugal. Adakings Limited can help you with this
7. Important Considerations:
Job Offers: Once a job offer is received, the applicant must apply for a work visa/residence permit.
Cost: £1500