Acquiring permission to remain in Portugal for an extended period, in the form of a Portugal visa and subsequent residence permit, is a straightforward process.
However, the whole process requires significantly more bureaucratic hoops depending on whether you are a citizen of the European Union or not.
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With the introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa in 2022, Portugal opened its doors even wider, acknowledging the shifting tides of work culture.
The cost of living, a fraction of what you’d shell out in many Western countries, combined with the quality of life, makes Portugal a paradise.
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Most applicants will opt for a Type 1 Resident Visa, which can only be acquired in your home country.
First, you must submit the application within three months of the date you are moving to Portugal. Once in-country, you have six months to apply for a Resident Permit.
The process begins with an application for a Schengen Visa online or in person at a Portuguese consulate.
You will need passport-sized photos taken within the previous six months and, once the application has been made, you will be required to make an appointment at a consulate where they will want to see all the documentation mentioned below and will take your fingerprints.
To be safe, have several copies of all the required documents. You will need them at various points in the process, including when you land in Portugal.
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Citizens of the EU (as well as nationals of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland) who wish to remain in Portugal for more than three months must apply for a residence permit at the local Council or an office of the SEF within 30 days after being in the country for the first three months. The certificate is valid for five years.
Documentation required includes an application form, a valid passport (or ID card), and two passport-sized color photographs, as well as proof of income and accommodation.
Most importantly, the applications are available online at the SEF website.
Keep in mind that staying in Portugal for more than three months without the necessary paperwork can lead to a fine of 400 euros up to 1,500 euros.
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Getting a visa for Portugal will set you back 80 euros. But if you’re from a country that has a special deal with the EU, or if you’re a kid between six and twelve, it only costs 40 euros. And guess what? Kids under six can get their visa for free when they apply.
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