Overview
Portugal groups national visas by purpose. A residence visa is valid for two entries and four months. You then apply for a residence permit with AIMA, the immigration agency.
Immigration programmes
Residence visa: living from passive income
Listed on the residency page. You need a document certifying revenue from movable and immovable property, or intellectual or financial assets. The page does not state a minimum amount.
Skilled job seeker visa
Not available when we checked
The portal labels it suspended and not yet available at Portuguese consular offices, pending regulation of Article 57-A of the Foreigners' Law.
How it works with Visafeast
- 1Free 15-minute call
Tell us where you want to go and why. We tell you honestly what to prepare. - 2File review
We check your documents against the official list and point out weak spots before you pay any embassy fee. - 3Preparation
Your personal checklist, a clear travel plan and a cover letter that explains your funds and purpose. - 4Application support
Help with the online form, payment steps and appointment booking. - 5Decision and next steps
We update you on WhatsApp. If a file is refused, we read the letter and plan the next step honestly.
Fee
The national visa processing fee is €110. Some groups are exempt. Residence permit requirements are set by AIMA, whose page we could not read, so we show none here.
Official sources
We read these official pages on 6 Nov 2026. Rules, fees and status can change, so check the page before you apply.
- Residency visas (Portugal visa portal)
- Type of visa (Portugal visa portal)
- Job seeker visa (Portugal visa portal)
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