{"id":171,"date":"2023-03-07T14:51:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T13:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2026-09-09T17:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:43:59","slug":"how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"How to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/vistos.mne.gov.pt\/pt\/vistos-nacionais\/documentacao-instrutoria\/procura-de-trabalho\">Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/a>: An In-Depth Guide\r\n\r\nIf you are looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/work-visa-for-europe-countries-their-programs\/\">move to Portugal<\/a> and search for a job opportunity, you might be interested in obtaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/portugal-to-create-new-visa-to-seek-work\/\">job seeker visa<\/a>. This type of visa allows you to enter and stay in Portugal for a limited period of time with the purpose of<!--more--> looking for employment. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about the Portugal job seeker visa, including eligibility, application costs, required documents, processing time, and more.\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#Eligibility_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\" >Eligibility for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#Validity_and_Extension_of_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\" >Validity and Extension of the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#Costs_and_Processing_Time_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\" >Costs and Processing Time for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#Documents_Required_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\" >Documents Required for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#Where_this_visa_came_from\" >Where this visa came from<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-portugal-job-seeker-visa\/#More_on_working_in_Portugal\" >More on working in Portugal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nTo be eligible for the Portugal job seeker visa, you must meet the following criteria:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You must be a non-European citizen and not a resident of Portugal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You must have a valid passport or travel document that is valid for at least three months after the estimated date of return.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You must have proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Portugal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You must have a declaration of expression of interest for enrolment in the IEFP (Institute for Employment and Professional Training).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_and_Extension_of_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Validity and Extension of the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nThe initial validity of the Portugal job seeker visa is 120 days, which can be renewed for another 60 days. The visa allows only one entry into Portugal and, once the maximum validity limit has expired, you must leave the country. If you do not establish an employment relationship or start the process of requesting a residence permit during the validity period of your job seeker visa, you will not be able to re-apply for a new job seeker visa for one year after the expiry of the previous visa.\r\n\r\nTo request an extension of the job seeker visa, you must provide proof of your registration with the IEFP and a declaration indicating that the conditions for your planned stay are still maintained. This will be assessed by the competent services, who will determine whether or not to grant the extension.\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_and_Processing_Time_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Costs and Processing Time for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nThe cost of a job seeker visa for Portugal may vary, and it is advisable to check with the Portuguese embassy in your country for the most up-to-date information. The processing time for a job seeker visa can take several weeks, and it is recommended that you submit your application well in advance of your planned trip.\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_the_Portugal_Job_Seeker_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nTo apply for a job seeker visa, you will need to provide the following documents:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A national visa application form, filled out and signed by you<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your passport or travel document, and a photocopy of your passport<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Two passport-style photographs that are recent, in good condition, and of good quality<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proof of your financial resources, equivalent to at least three times the minimum monthly salary in Portugal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proof of a term of responsibility with a recognised signature from a Portuguese citizen or a foreign citizen with a legal residence authorization in Portugal, which guarantees food, accommodation, and repatriation costs in case of an irregular stay<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A criminal record certificate issued by the competent authority of your country of nationality or a country where you have lived for over a year, with the Hague Apostille or legalized<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A valid travel insurance policy covering necessary medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proof of your return transport<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Declaration with indication of the conditions for your estimated stay<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proof of presentation of a declaration of expression of interest for enrolment in the IEFP<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn summary, the Portugal job seeker visa is a valuable option for those who are looking to move to Portugal and search for employment. To make sure your application is successful, it is important to understand the eligibility criteria, required documents, processing time, and other\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<!-- sj:merged:87 -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_this_visa_came_from\"><\/span><strong>Where this visa came from<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portugal&#8217;s job seeker visa did not appear from nowhere. In May 2021 the then Minister of Internal Administration, Eduardo Cabrita, told a parliamentary committee that the government was reviewing the whole visa system to simplify it, and that the review would include a new visa allowing foreign nationals to come and look for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the route described above. It is worth knowing because it explains the design: the job seeker visa was built to cut the number of steps between arriving and being employed, not as a residence route in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to start from the vacancies rather than the paperwork? <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/jobs\">Browse shortage jobs with visa sponsorship<\/a>, updated daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<!-- sj:related -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_on_working_in_Portugal\"><\/span><strong>More on working in Portugal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/portugal-ends-golden-visa-program\/\">Portugal ends Golden Visa programme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/11-countries-offering-seasonal-work-visas-in-europe\/\">11 countries 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