Living with a residence visa.
The Portuguese residence can be obtained as a Schengen National ‘Long-stay’ visa (type D) granted to individuals who will be working, studying or permanently residing in a Schengen area country for a set time. Regardless of whether you are applying for a short-stay or long-stay visa, you will need to fill in a Portuguese visa application form and submit it to the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your home country.
This can be issued as a multi-entry visa that allows travel to other Schengen countries, provided the holder meets certain criteria. The Working (Employment) Schengen Visa is the most common type of long-stay visa.
Portuguese residence visa
This is a Portuguese visa for a four-month period in order to request a residence permit after arrival. This can be granted for any of the following reasons:
- Employed work – D1VISA
- self-employment or entrepreneurial activities – D2 VISA
- scientific research or teaching – D3 VISA
- study, student exchange, internship or voluntary service – D4 VISA
- higher education mobility programs (for students already residing in Portugal who want to further their studies) D5 VISA
- family reunification – D6 VISA
- pensioners and people with income. D7 VISA
- Golden Visa Portugal for investors – D9 VISA
Portuguese visa application
Regardless of whether you are applying for a short-stay or long-stay visa, you will need to fill in a Portuguese visa application form and submit it to the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your home country.
You will also need to provide the following documentation along with your Portuguese visa application:
- Two passport photos
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas
- A copy of your return ticket reservation
- Travel insurance to cover you for the Schengen area during the visa period
- Cover letter stating the purpose you want to live in Portugal
- Itinerary regarding Flight dates and times
- Proof of Accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Proof of civil status (married, children, etc.)
- Proof of economic status (employed, self-employed, student, retired, etc.)
You may also be asked to present additional documentation related to the nature of your visa. For example, if you are applying for a tourist visa you may need a copy of your schedule and proof of departure, while a self employed visa ‘D2’ will require proof that you applied fro tax number NIF, opened a bank account, transferred funds to your Portuguese bank account, established a company and etc.
If you apply for a business visa you will probably need a letter from your employer, or if you are self-employed a letter from your solicitor, accountant, bank manager, or a local chamber of commerce. You may also need references.
Portuguese visa processing time varies depending on the purpose of your visit. It can take anywhere from two weeks up to two to three months, so it is advisable to start the Portuguese visa application process with time.
If you obtain any type of Portuguese residence visa, you are required to apply for a residence permit within 4 months upon entering Portugal.
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