# 🇵🇹 Portugal — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Portugal from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/portugal 25 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Portugal D4 Student (Higher Education) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €200 | 60 days | | Portugal Temporary Stay Visa for Study / Language Courses (E6) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €110 | €200 | 30 days | | Portugal Internship / Professional Training Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €110 | €200 | 30 days | - **Portugal D4 Student (Higher Education) Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Proof of admission, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Higher education study · Residency after 5 years · Family: Reunification possible, means-tested · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Temporary Stay Visa for Study / Language Courses (E6)** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Enrolment/admission document, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate, Travel insurance, Return transport · Rights: Study: Language/study course under 1 yr · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Internship / Professional Training Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Acceptance letter, Training contract and calendar, Means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Travel insurance · Rights: Work: Training/internship activity only · Study: Vocational training/study · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portugal D8 Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Residency Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €200 | 60 days | | Portugal D2 Independent Work / Entrepreneur Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €250 | 75 days | | Portugal StartUP Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €250 | 60 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Portugal D1 Subordinate Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €200 | 60 days | | Portugal Skilled Job Seeker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | €200 | — | | Portugal D3 Highly Qualified Activity Visa / EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €200 | 60 days | | Portugal Seasonal Work Visa (E8) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | €110 | €200 | 30 days | | Portugal Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Visa/Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | €250 | 60 days | - **Portugal D8 Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Residency Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Two passport photos, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Proof of fiscal residence, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer/clients · Study: Incidental study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification incl. dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal D2 Independent Work / Entrepreneur Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Proof of investment or business activity, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Proof of accommodation in Portugal · Rights: Work: Self-employment/business activity · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal StartUP Visa** — Key documents: IAPMEI certification, National visa application form, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Business project description · Rights: Work: Run incubated startup business · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: iapmei.pt - **Portugal D1 Subordinate Work Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Work contract or promise of contract, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation in Portugal · Rights: Work: Employer-tied subordinate work · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Skilled Job Seeker Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Proof of higher qualifications, Proof of financial means, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Return ticket · Rights: Work: Enter to seek work, then convert · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal D3 Highly Qualified Activity Visa / EU Blue Card** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Work contract for highly qualified activity, Proof of higher qualifications, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Proof of accommodation in Portugal · Rights: Work: Highly qualified, employer-tied · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Seasonal Work Visa (E8)** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Seasonal work contract, Proof of accommodation, Medical and work-accident insurance, Criminal record certificate, Return ticket · Rights: Work: Seasonal, 90-270 days, employer-tied · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Visa/Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of group relationship, Work contract and assignment letter, Proof of prior employment, Professional qualifications, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Employer-tied, intra-group transfer · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification (Dir 2014/66) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portugal Golden Visa (ARI) - Investment Fund Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 540 days | | Portugal D7 Passive Income Residency Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | — | 60 days | - **Portugal Golden Visa (ARI) - Investment Fund Route** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of qualifying investment, Criminal record certificate, Portuguese tax number (NIF), Tax and social security clearance, Health insurance, Declaration of investment compliance · Rights: Work: Work permitted in Portugal · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse, children, dependents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: imigrante.aima.gov.pt - **Portugal D7 Passive Income Residency Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Two passport photos, Proof of passive income, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Proof of accommodation in Portugal · Rights: Work: Work permitted after residence permit · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portugal D7 Retirement Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €110 | — | 60 days | | Portugal Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €110 | €200 | 30 days | - **Portugal D7 Retirement Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Document certifying pension amount, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Travel/health insurance, Proof of accommodation in Portugal · Rights: Work: Work permitted after residence permit · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) Visa** — Key documents: National visa application form, Passport, Proof of return ticket or funds, Travel and health insurance, Criminal record certificate, Proof of age/nationality eligibility · Rights: Work: Incidental, max 6 mo, no permanent contract · Study: Limited/incidental study · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portugal D6 Family Reunification Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | 270 days | | Portugal Residence Card for Family Member of EU/Portuguese Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | — | | Portuguese Citizenship by Descent | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Portugal D6 Family Reunification Visa** — Key documents: AIMA approval notification, National visa application form, Passport, Proof of family ties, Sponsor's residence permit, Criminal record certificate, Travel insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vistos.mne.gov.pt - **Portugal Residence Card for Family Member of EU/Portuguese Citizen** — Key documents: Passport, EU/Portuguese citizen's ID, Proof of family relationship, Proof of residence in Portugal, Two photographs · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sef.pt - **Portuguese Citizenship by Descent** — Key documents: Applicant's birth certificate, Portuguese ancestor's birth record, Intermediate generation certificates, Criminal record certificates, Portuguese language certificate, Valid identification · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: justica.gov.pt ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Portugal EU Long-Term Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Portugal EU Long-Term Resident Status** — Key documents: Current residence permit, Passport, Proof of stable resources, Social security history, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Proof of basic Portuguese (A2) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: imigrante.aima.gov.pt --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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