How can I get a Portugal Job Seeker Visa?

Portugal job seeker visa permits applicants to enter and stay in the country for up to four months and look for a suitable job. You can get a Portugal Seeker visa by following some steps, such as checking eligibility for the visa and collecting all the required documents, including your passport and photographs. To apply for this visa, an IELTS score is not required. It is a pathway to acquire citizenship after 3-5 years. This visa is valid for 120 days and can be renewed for 60 more days after the validity expires. 

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What are the requirements for applying for a Portugal job seeker visa?

The following are the required documents to apply for a Portugal job seeker visa:

• A health insurance
• Documents of educational qualification like bachelor’s degree
• Proof of having sufficient funds
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• An original and valid passport
• A complete visa application form
• Two passport-sized photographs
• A statement of purpose
• A certificate of clean criminal record
   

Steps to apply for a Portugal job seeker visa

The following are the steps to apply for a Portugal job seeker visa:

Step 1: Evaluate your eligibility for the visa

Step 2: Gather all the necessary documents 

Step 3: Book an appointment with the Portugal Embassy and submit the application

Step 4: Pay the visa application fees and attend the interview

Step 5: Wait for your visa approval

Step 6: Travel to Portugal
 

What is the processing time of a Portugal job seeker visa?

Portugal job seeker visa takes around 2 months to process if all the documents are in order. 
 

Fees of Portugal job seeker visa

The table below has the lists of the different types of fees you have to pay while applying for a Portugal job seeker visa:

Types of payment	Visa fees
Entry visa issued by Portuguese Embassy	€ 90
Submission of the application for a skilled worker's residence permit at the SEF	€ 83
Work's residence permit from the SEF	€ 72

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