Portugal Work Visa for Indians

Located in the extreme southwestern part of Europe, Portugal has the most picturesque landscapes, splendid beaches and unique cultural heritage sites to explore. Other than tourism and hospitalisty, information technology, finance, fine arts, etc. contribute to Portugal's economy. If you are considering working in Portugal, you must obtain a Portugal Work Visa.

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About Portugal Work Visa

In comparison to other European countries, Portugal is known to offer a better quality of life with a relatively lower cost of living. Hence, if you plan to visit Portugal for employment, ensure that you apply for the relevant Portugal work visa. Before we begin to explore Portugal visa process, let's learn about some key facts about the country.

Key Facts	Information
Capital	Lisbon
Currency	Euro (EUR = INR 91.65)
Language	Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Time Zone	Western European Summer Time (GMT +1)
Best Cities to Work/ Live in	Lisbon, Porto, Cascais, Sintra, Silver Coast, etc.
Prominent Sectors/ Industries	Information and Communication Technology, Tourism, Finance, etc.
Validity Period	D1 Visa: 12 months E8 Visa: More than 90 days - less than 270 days
Standard Visa Processing Time	D1 Visa: 60 calendar days E8 Visa: 30 calendar days

Documents Required for a Portugal Work Visa for Indians

To apply for a Portugal Work Visa, you must collate certain important documents and mention your nearest Portugal VFS Global Centre to your employer. Here is a detailed list of the requisite documents.

Note: The checklist is not an exhaustive list and you might be asked for additional documents by the authorities, based on your preferred work visa type.

Document	Description
Portuguese Work Visa Application form	You must duly fill in all the pages of the application form.
Valid Passport	Your passport must be valid for up to 3 months Must have at least two empty pages to affix the visa Note: Passports issued before 01/04/2010 will not be accepted
Passport Size Photographs	Your photo must not be older than 6 months Must be on a white background and 35-40 mm in width Must not be a copied or scanned picture
Proof of Financial Resources and Proof of Accommodation	Employer (based on the funds arising from the contract) A Portuguese citizen or a foreign citizen living in Portugal legally declaring to support the candidate during the stay in Portugal. Their respective citizen ID or residence ID card is mandatory.
Portugal Travel Insurance (Mandatory)	Get your Travel Insurance for Portugal from one of the approved Indian travel insurance companies A minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 / USD 50,000 / CHF 50,000 Travel health Insurance must cover the entire stay in Portugal for medical expenses & emergency hospital treatment The document must be original and should have a QR code that will be verified, to be considered valid
Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	PCC must be issued from the nearest Regional Passport Office The document must be apostilled (Hauge Apostille)
Employment Contract	Valid employment contract signed between both the parties The validity must be for at least 12 months

Types of Portugal Work Visa

There are primarily two types of Portugal Work Visa. Let's have a look at them.

Type	Description	Maximum duration of permitted stay
D1 (Subordinate Work Residence Visa)	Residence Visa for foreign nationals who have a valid job offer or employment contract. A D1 visa grants two entries (valid for 4 months) in Portugal, within which the visa holder has to apply for a residency permit.	12 months
E8 (Temporary Stay Visa for Seasonal Work)	Seasonal work visa for foreign nationals who possess a valid agreement with the employing company.	More than 90 days - less than 270 days

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How to Apply for a Portugal Work Visa for Indians?

The initial procedure of application must be followed by the employer, following which the candidate must complete the process at either of the following consular posts or representation:

Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi
The Consulate General of Portugal in Goa
External Service Providers namely VFS Global in the following cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, and Chennai.

Portugal Work Visa Application Procedure

The Portuguese employer must email the Visa Department of the Consular Section in India and submit the requisite documents for the stated visa type.
The visa department then verifies the documents. If the documents provided are accurate, the application is accepted and appointments will be granted by VFS.
Candidates will then be notified via email by the department mentioning the date and time slot of the appointment.

You must carry your applicable checklist (D1 and E8), a copy of the visa application form and the supporting documents to your designated VFS centre. The supporting documents must be on an A4 size paper.
If the applicable visa fee is not paid beforehand, you can pay at the time of your appointment. Keep the payment receipt with you for future perusal or reimbursement purposes.
Reach the VFS centre 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
You will be required to submit biometrics to complete your application process.
Keep a note of the reference number to track your visa status online.

Note: The application procedure could be extended and the authorities might ask for a personal interview, scrutiny of bank accounts, and/ or verification of supporting documents, etc.

Portugal Work Visa Fee

The Portugal Work Visa Fee structure along with the respective visa type is as follows.

Visa Type	Fee
D1 (Subordinate Work Residence Visa)	EUR 90 (INR 8,248)
E8 (Temporary Stay Visa for the purpose of Seasonal Work)	EUR 90 (INR 8,248)

*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations

Note:

A service charge shall be levied at INR 2,850 inclusive of SGST at 9% and CGST at 9%.
Add-on service charges such as courier facility, courier assurance facility and SMS facility will be charged at an additional cost.

How to Track the Status of Portugal Work Visa for Indians?

You will receive an update via email or SMS (if availed) stating the decision of the Portugal Visa Application Centre.

If you want to track your Portugal Work Visa application status online. Follow the steps mentioned below:

Visit the 'Track your Application' page on VFS Global.
Fill in your reference number (present on the invoice/ receipt issued by the Portugal visa application) and your date of birth.
Enter the captcha and click on Submit.

FAQs

Q1: What is the E8 visa in Portugal?

Ans: The E8 visa is a seasonal work visa granted to foreign nationals for seasonal work purposes. The seasonal sectors are hospitality, food and beverage, trade, construction, land transport, etc. The validity of the contract must last for more than 90 days - less than 270 days.
Q2: What is the D1 visa type?

Ans: D1 visa type is applicable for candidates who have a valid job offer or employment contract duly signed by a Portuguese employer officially registered in Portugal. The validity of the contract must last for at least 12 months.
Q3: How do I get a Portugal job seeker visa?

Ans: A job seeker visa is granted to an applicant to look for a job or a subordinated work activity. The validity of the job seeker visa is 120 days, which is also renewable for another 60 days. If the visa holder fails to secure a job during this period, they must leave the country. Re-application can be done after the expiry of the previous visa's validity.
Q4: Is travel insurance required for Portugal?

Ans: Yes, as Portugal is part of the Schengen area, travel insurance is mandatory. The insurance must cover medical expenses including medical emergency, medical repatriation, and/or hospital emergency and minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000. The insurance also has to cover your entire stay in Portugal.
Q5: How and where do I apply for a Portugal work visa application?

Ans: You can apply for a Portugal work visa at either of the following consular posts or representation namely the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and approved external service providers like VFS Global.

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