The Job Seeker Visa in Portugal Explained!

Explore New Opportunities: Portugal Job Seeker Visa

Are you a skilled professional looking to take your career abroad? Portugal's Job Seeker Visa might be the perfect opportunity! This visa allows you to enter Portugal and search for employment in your field for a limited time.

Eligibility and Duration

• The Job Seeker Visa is valid for 120 days (4 months), with a possible one-time extension of 60 days (2 months).

• This visa allows only one entry into Portugal.

Application Process

To apply for a Job Seeker Visa, you'll need to submit the following documents:

• General Documentation Requirements

• Financial Requirements

• Specific Documents for Job Seekers

General Documentation Requirements

• Completed and signed National Visa application form

• Valid passport (valid for 3 months after your estimated return date) with a photocopy of the biographical data page

• Two recent passport-sized photos

• Proof of legal status in your current country (if not a citizen)

• Criminal record certificate (apostilled or legalized, if applicable)

• Valid travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation

• Proof of return transportation

Financial Requirements

• Proof of financial resources equivalent to at least three times the guaranteed minimum monthly salary in Portugal.

• This requirement may be waived if a Portuguese citizen or legal resident signs a "Term of Responsibility

  " guaranteeing your food, accommodation, and repatriation costs.

Specific Documents for Job Seekers

• A statement outlining your reasons for staying in Portugal

• Proof of registration with the IEFP (Instituto do Emprego e da Formação Profissional), Portugal's employment and vocational training institute

• Declaration of interest for enrollment in the IEFP (available in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish)

Important Notes

• If you find a job within the visa validity period, you can apply for a work visa and residence permit.

• You must leave Portugal if you don't find employment and haven't applied for a residence permit by the visa expiry date.

• You can only re-apply for a Job Seeker Visa one year after the previous visa expires.

By following these steps and gathering the necessary documents, you can increase your chances of securing a Job Seeker Visa and kickstarting your exciting career journey in Portugal!

👉️ See original article from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal