🇵🇹 Portugal · Work Visa
Work permit categories, eligibility, sponsorship, application steps, and processing times.
Quick answer
Non-EU nationals need a residence visa or permit that allows work; EU citizens work freely. Routes include the job-seeker visa, employed and skilled routes, the D7 for passive income and a digital-nomad visa. AIMA handles residence permits.
Non-EU nationals need a residence visa or permit that allows work in Portugal; EU citizens work freely. Routes include employed work, skilled routes and self-employment.
- EU/EEA citizens work without a permit; non-EU nationals need a work-authorising residence permit.
- Employed, skilled and self-employed routes exist.
- Applications are handled by AIMA and Portuguese consulates.
Official authorities
- AIMA
Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum — residence permits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the D7 visa?
A residence visa for people with stable passive income (pensions, rentals, dividends), popular with retirees and remote-income earners.
Is there a digital-nomad visa in Portugal?
Yes — Portugal offers a digital-nomad visa/residence for remote workers meeting an income threshold.
Do EU citizens need a permit?
No — EU/EEA and Swiss citizens work and live freely, registering as residents after a period.
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