Portugal · Visas and documents

01

Work

A contract or promise of employment supports the visa application. The AIMA residence permit is a later step.

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Valid passport or travel documentCategory application, completed and signed where requiredPhotograph meeting the specificationsContract or job offer accepted for the categoryFinancial evidence accepted for this categoryAccommodation or address evidence in the accepted formatHealth insurance appropriate to the categoryPolice certificates for the requested countries and periods

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Evidence of experience and professional licensingCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedEvidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Check official requirements ↗ www.gov.pt Check official requirements ↗ aima.gov.pt

02

Study

The AIMA checklist concerns higher-education residence. Check the consular visa and applicable exemptions separately.

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Valid passport or travel documentAdmission or enrolment at an eligible institution and courseEvidence of required tuition paymentsFinancial evidence accepted for this categoryHealth insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Police certificates for the requested countries and periodsCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedParental consent, custody and documents for minorsEvidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Check official requirements ↗ aima.gov.pt

03

Plan residence

Independent income

Residence route for retirees or people living on independent income. Evidence must show the source and regularity of funds.

Documents to organise 11

Check official requirements ↗ www.gov.pt