How can a job seeker visa be converted to a work permit in Portugal?

Foreign nationals who have acquired employment can convert their jobseeker visa to a work permit in Portugal. Once they apply for a Portugal work visa, they can convert their jobseeker visa to residency by submitting the required documents to SEF.

 

Candidates must meet the required eligibility to apply for a Portugal work visa. Portugal's vast job sector includes construction, manufacturing, public utilities, and more. Many foreign nationals from different countries migrate to work in Portugal. Around 80,000 −120,000 Indians migrated to Portugal because of its job market. Both countries—Portugal and India—have signed a contract that allows Indian national to easily access work visas to work in Portugal.

 

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Types of Portugal work visa

There are five types of Portugal work visas that job seeker visa candidates can apply for:

 

Skilled Worker Visa: This is the first and most common type of work visa in Portugal. It is a category for professionals with qualifications in medicine, science, engineering, etc. The visa type is generally granted for one year and can be extended up to five years.

 

Independent Work Visa: An independent work visa or self-employed visa is for foreign nationals who work as freelancers in services or businesses. This visa, also known as a Digital nomad, is valid for one year.

 

Highly Qualified Work Visa: This visa category is for highly qualified candidates with skills in business, scientific research, and other fields that will show their extraordinary talents. This visa is valid for one-year.

 

Teaching Work Visa: This work visa is for candidates who have been offered a teaching job at an educational institution, research organization, etc., in Portugal.

 

Tech Visa: This visa category is for candidates with proper knowledge of innovation and technology. A Portuguese company must recruit applicants for this category, which is valid for two years.

 

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Eligibility criteria to apply for Portugal work visa

Below given are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Portugal work visa:

 

• A Portuguese company must provide an employment contract
• Already residing in the country with a residency permit
• The employer of a Portuguese company can apply for a work permit
• Sufficient funds
• Proof of educational qualification and work experience
• Character certification

 

Requirements to apply for Portugal Work visa

Below given are the requirements to apply for a Portugal work visa:

 

• Visa application
• Educational qualification
• Proof of jobseeker visa
• Police clearance certificate
• Employment letter
• Contract between employer and employee
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Proof of accommodation
• Valid health insurance

 

Steps to apply for a Portugal work visa

Here are the steps to apply for a Portugal work visa:

 

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria for the Portugal Work Visa

Step 2: Arrange all the requirements

Step 3: Apply for the visa

Step 4: Wait for the visa

Step 5: Attend a SEF Appointment

Step 6: Receive the Portugal Residence Permit

 

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