🇵🇹 Portugal · Student Visa
Student visa categories, eligibility, required documents, work rights, and application steps.
Non-EU students staying longer than 90 days need a student visa and then a residence permit for study in Portugal, based on admission to a higher-education institution, proof of funds and health insurance. EU/EEA/Swiss students do not need a visa. The visa is obtained via the Portuguese consulate; residence is handled by AIMA (the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum).
- Non-EU students need a student visa (then a residence permit) based on admission, funds and insurance.
- EU/EEA/Swiss students do not need a visa.
- The visa is via the consulate; residence is handled by AIMA.
Official authorities
- AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum)
Official immigration/residence authority.
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