What is the total cost of a Portugal Work Permit?

The total cost of acquiring a Portuguese Work Permit includes various types of fees charged by the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate. An applicant has to pay around €255, which includes the visa entry fee, residence permit processing fee, and application fee to receive a residence permit for working in Portugal. The total cost of a Portugal Work Permit may vary based on the type of work visa chosen, the country you are applying from, the frequency of entry allowed, and the length of stay in Portugal.

 

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Types of Portugal Work Visas

Portugal offers several types of work visas for various kinds of employees. The duration of stay in the country varies based on the type of work visa chosen. The table below lists the different types of work visas offered by Portugal and their validity period:

 

Type of Portugal work Visa	Maximum duration of stay allowed
Portugal Skilled Worker Visa	1 - 5 years
Portugal Highly-Skilled Worker Visa	2 - 5 years
Work Visa for Cultural Activities	Depends on the length of the project
Portugal Work Visa for Teachers	Up to 2 years
Portugal Tech Visa	Up to 6 months
Portugal Job Seeker visa	Up to 4 months
Portugal Digital Nomad visa	4 months – 2 years

 

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Portugal Work Visa Cost

After receiving a job offer in Portugal, your employer will apply for a Portugal work permit, which will authorise you to work in Portugal. However, you will require a Portugal Work Visa to enter Portugal as an employee. The cost of a Portugal Work Visa differs based on the number of entries allowed and the duration of stay in the country.

 

The table below has the breakdown of fees changed for Portugal Work Visa based on the frequency of entries allowed in the country:

Frequency of entry allowed	Duration of stay	Amount to be paid
Single Entry	Up to 6 months	€67
Multiple Entries	Up to 1 year	€100
Multiple Entries	Up to 5 years	€167

 

The other costs involved in acquiring a Portugal Work visa are detailed in the table below: 

Type of Fee	Amount to be paid
Portugal Residence Permit application fee	€83
Portugal Residence Permit processing fee	€72
Total	€155

 

Therefore, a Portugal Work Visa that allows you to stay for up to 1 year will cost around €255, along with a residence permit application. The visa is usually processed within a period of 60 days to 6 months, depending on the type of visa, country of the applicant, authenticity of documents provided, and workload of the Portuguese Embassy.

 

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