Residency Visas
EU Citizens
Citizens from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a visa to enter Portugal. If you intend to stay in Portugal for a period longer than 3 months, you must request the “registration certificate” from the municipality where you intend to reside, within 30 days after the first three months of stay.
Holders of this “registration certificate” who remain in Portugal for five consecutive years can then apply for a permanent residence certificate.
If you wish to reside in Portugal, you must obtain a residence visa from the Portuguese Embassy in your current country of residence. This is a long-stay visa that allows you to stay in Portugal for a period of four months. Once you arrive in Portugal, you can apply for a permanent residence permit at the Foreigners’ Service Authority (SEF).
You are eligible for residence visas if you meet certain requirements, such as:
- Work in Portugal for a local employer or on your own account;
- To teach at a Portuguese university or to develop highly qualified activities;
- Study, participate in internships, or volunteer;
- Meeting with family members living in Portugal.
Other / Non-EU Citizens
Other / Non EU Citizens
If you wish to reside in Portugal, you must obtain a residence visa from the Portuguese Embassy in your current country of residence. This is a long-stay visa that allows you to stay in Portugal for a period of four months. Once you arrive in Portugal, you can apply for a permanent residence permit at the Foreigners’ Service Authority (SEF).
You are eligible for residence visas if you meet certain requirements, such as:
- Work in Portugal for a local employer or on your own account;
- To teach at a Portuguese university or to develop highly qualified activities;
- Study, participate in internships, or volunteer;
- Meeting with family members living in Portugal.