Portugal Job Seeker Visa-News and Updates 2024

Portugal Job Seeker Visa

The Portugal Job Seeker Visa is a temporary stay visa that allows you to enter Portugal and look for work. You do not need to have a job arranged before coming to Portugal and there is no restriction to the time of job you can look for.

A Job Seeker Visa is  valid for 120 days and can be extended for 60 days, but it is not possible to leave and re-entry Portugal under the visa.If the visa expires and no employment has been found then the visa holder is required to depart from the country to return to Pakistan.To be eligible for a Job Seeker Visa l, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid passport
• Provide proof of sufficient financial means to support yourself in Portugal
• Necessary medical expenses throughout your visit
• Have a clean criminal record
• Have proof of accommodation
• Be a citizen of a non-EU country

Portugal Business Visa

A Portuguese Business Visa is required for Pakistani visitors entering Portugal solely to conduct business activities, such as meetings and contract signings. The purpose of their visit must be evidenced by documentation.Once all the required paperwork is submitted to the Portugal Embassy or Consulate, the applicants can expect their visa within 15 working days.The list of the required documents includes:Completed signed application form that is downloaded and printed from the official VFS Global website

• Passport photo
• Valid passport
• Copy of return air ticket
• Copy of National ID card
• Copy of Family Registration Certificate
• A letter of invitation or a letter from their employer
• Proof of how the trip will be financed in the form of bank statements of last 6 months
• Documents of all minors travelling together (if applicable)
• Copies of previous schengen visas approved (if applicable)

Portugal Work Visa

The National Long-Term Visa is a particular type of visa that the Portuguese government gives for employment reasons. Applicants for these visas must be Pakistani citizens who want to work in Portugal. The employee must have a valid work permit before submitting a visa application and the employer must apply for the employee’s work permit on their behalf.

Requirements of the Portugal Work Visa

• Completed application form
• Two passport pictures
• Valid employment contract stating the position and salary
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• Criminal clearance certificate
• Evidence that an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen could not fill the role
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Portugal
• Valid health insurance

The processing time of the Portugal Work Visa varies on a case-to-case basis. In most cases, the applicants can get their visa within 60 days of initial application.

Portugal Study Visa

Many students from Pakistan opt to study in European countries to pursue their advanced education because the education offered is more affordable compared to other countries.Students who enrol in government universities only have to pay a semester contribution, but the tuition fee is usually waived or partially covered. All students wishing to study in Portugal must have a valid Portugal Student Visa.

Required Documents for Portugal Student Visa for Pakistani Nationals

• Completed Study Visa application form
• Two colour passport pictures
• Valid travel document
• Letter of Acceptance from a Portuguese University
• Proof of funds to cover expenses in Portugal
• Alternatively, if students have a scholarship, they can also attach its document that describe the duration and terms and conditions of the scholarship
• Proof of accommodation in the country
• Proof of having paid all the required fees
• Proof of the visa processing fee

Once the applicant submits all of these documents at the visa application centre and they are verified by the Portuguese Embassy, the Student Visa is issued within a time frame of 60 days.

For detailed information on what other documents could be needed for your student visa application to prevent rejection, please feel free to call our legal experts through the online chat or call us to speak to a representative directly .

Portugal Medical Visa

A Portugal medical visa must be obtained if you are a citizen of Pakistan and need to visit there for medical care. However, you will need to provide an extensive list of supporting documents, which include:

• Completed visa application form
• A passport with a minimum of 3-month validity post the date of expected return,
• Two coloured passport pictures
• A medical certificate by a recognised medical facility in Pakistan that attests to the severity of your illness and the requirement for medical attention in Portugal. The specifics of the medical care you will get in Portugal, as well as the anticipated length of the treatment, should also be listed in this document
• Bank statements or other financial records that demonstrate your ability to pay for your medical care in Portugal are acceptable forms of verification
• Evidence of your travel plans in the form of confirmed return flight tickets and hotel reservations

It is important to be aware that as part of the visa application procedure, you might need to have a medical exam or supply extra evidence.

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (D7)

The Portugal D7 Visa, often known as the Portugal Retirement Visa or Passive Income Visa enables non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to apply for temporary residency in Portugal. It is used to get a permit for lawful permanent residence and, ultimately, citizenship.

Freelancers who want to base themselves in Portugal occasionally utilise the D7 visa. You must, however, make the minimum wage as set by the Portuguese government in order to achieve this and you must not work for a Portuguese employer.As long as they match the minimal passive income standards, Pakistanis can apply for a D7 Visa. The requirements for this kind of visa include:

• A Portuguese Tax number and bank account,
• Proof of sufficient funds in bank account to use for the stay in Portugal,
• Freelancers must show proof of monthly earning of up to €705,
• Commitment to reside in Portugal for a total on 16 months with the first two years,
• Valid passport
• A medical insurance covering expenses of 30,000 Euros,
• Criminal Clearance Certificate
• Proof of accommodation
• Two recent passport pictures
• Cover Letter stating your intentions, purpose of applying for the visa, and future plans.