National (Type D) — Work / Employment (Information Only) Verified 2026-06-09Portugal Work Visa / Permit (National Type D — Information Only)
Information about Portugal's National Type D work visa/permit. SureshotVisa does NOT process work visas or permits — this page is informational only.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Portugal visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
SureshotVisa does NOT provide Portugal work visas or work permits. This page is informational only and does not constitute an offer of service or legal advice. Apply directly through the Embassy of Portugal / Consulate and AIMA, or consult a licensed immigration specialist.
Processing
Decided by the Embassy/Consulate and AIMA under Portuguese national law — varies; see the Embassy/AIMA for current timelines
Stay Duration
Long stay (over 90 days) — residence for work, via AIMA residence permit
Starting Fee
Varies
Apply At
12 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Portugal visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1SureshotVisa does NOT process Portugal work visas or work permits — this page is informational only.
- 2Work in Portugal requires a National (Type D) work visa decided under Portuguese national law and forwarded to AIMA.
- 3For accurate, current requirements and fees, consult the Embassy of Portugal / Consulate and AIMA, or a licensed immigration specialist.
Who Can Apply
- Information only — individuals with a Portuguese employment contract or work offer (D1 — subordinated work)
- Information only — independent professionals, entrepreneurs or start-up founders (D2)
- Information only — seasonal or other temporary-stay work categories (E-series), handled directly with the Embassy/AIMA
Not eligible under this visa:
- SureshotVisa clients seeking work-visa processing — we do not offer this service
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Portugal / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portugal work visa / permit (National Type D) | Varies |
SureshotVisa does not process or charge for Portugal work visas/permits. Fees are set by the Embassy of Portugal / AIMA and vary by category — confirm directly with the official sources.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Information only — typical requirements (confirm with the Embassy / AIMA)
5 items- Portuguese National (Type D) visa application formRequired
Indicative — for reference only; SureshotVisa does not lodge work-visa files
- Valid passport (issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages, 3 months validity beyond return)Required
Indicative
- Portuguese employment contract or work offer / promise of contractRequired
Indicative — D1; for D2, business/independent-activity documents
- Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate + AIMA criminal-records consentRequired
Indicative
- Travel insurance (≥ €30,000), proof of accommodation and financial meansRequired
Indicative
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
3 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Consult the official authorities
Because SureshotVisa does not process work visas, contact the Embassy of Portugal / Consulate and AIMA, or a licensed immigration/employment specialist, directly.
- 02
Secure a job offer / contract
Most work routes (e.g. D1) require a Portuguese employment contract or work offer; independent routes (D2) require business/activity documentation.
- 03
Lodge with the Embassy / AIMA
The Type D work-visa file is processed by the Embassy/Consulate and forwarded to AIMA under Portuguese national law. On approval you obtain a residence permit for work in Portugal.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Portugal
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Portugal Work Visa / Permit (National Type D — Information Only) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
No. SureshotVisa does not provide Portugal work visas or work permits. This page is informational only. Please apply directly through the Embassy of Portugal / Consulate and AIMA, or consult a licensed immigration specialist.
A National (Type D) work visa — for example D1 (subordinated/employed work) or D2 (independent professional / entrepreneur / start-up) — decided under Portuguese national law and forwarded to AIMA. A Portuguese employment contract or work offer is typically required.
No. A Schengen Type C visa does not permit employment in Portugal. Working requires a National Type D work visa and a residence permit issued by AIMA.
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This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other Portugal visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Portugal website and Embassy of Portugal. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.