Visa D3

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D3 Visa

For highly qualified professionals

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Overview

Visa processing time — from 1 month
Residence permit validity — first card: 2 years, second card: 3 years
Family application — Available
Eligibility for Portuguese citizenship — Available

Requirements

Employment Contract

With a Portugal Company

Higher Education

Diploma

Work Experience

Proven

€2.300

Gross Salary

Application Process

Consulate appointment booking — we arrange and secure dates convenient for you
Preparation of required documents — you provide the base documents, we handle translations and certifications
Submission at the Consulate — we guide you through the process with clear instructions
Tracking application status and receiving the visa decision
Scheduling the visa stamping appointment
Meeting and support during the biometrics stage in Portugal
Receiving the residence permit card

IT specialists and engineers

Researchers and scientists

Managers and senior professionals

Highly qualified specialists with job offers

Legal residence in Portugal

Live and work in Portugal under a legal residence permit.

Possibility to include family members

Bring your family through a family reunification process.

Access to the European labor market

Work in Portugal and access opportunities across the EU.

Access to the European labor market

Work in Portugal and access opportunities across the EU.

Opportunity to apply for EU Blue Card

Qualify for the EU Blue Card under specific conditions.

Employment contract with a Portuguese company

Higher education diploma or professional qualification

Accommodation in Portugal

Portuguese tax number (NIF)

Passport

Employment contract

Diploma or qualification documents

Accommodation confirmation

Criminal record certificate

1 month
Job Offer

Receive an official job offer from a Portuguese employer.

1–6 months
Pre-Visa Preparation

Prepare required documents, including diplomas, certificates, and employment contract.

1–2 months
Document Preparation

Prepare all required documents, including health insurance, criminal record certificate, and proof of accommodation.

1–4 months
Visa Application

Submit your D3 visa application to the Portuguese consulate in your country of residence.

Up to 60 days
Application Review

Wait for the decision on your visa application.

1–2 months
Visa Issuance

After approval, receive a national visa valid for 120 days with two entries.

1–4 months
Relocation to Portugal

Move to Portugal and start your professional activity.

1–4 months
Residence Permit Application

Apply for a residence permit and provide biometric data at AIMA in Portugal.

1–3 months
Residence Permit Issuance

Receive your residence permit card, typically valid for 2 years.

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Portugal D3 Visa

About the Portugal D3 Visa

D3 Visa

Overview