Visa routes · Job Seeker
Job Seeker Job Seeker Visa
A single-entry visa allowing you to enter Portugal to look for work for a limited period, extendable once a contract is signed.
Route code
Job Seeker
Best for
People who want to job hunt from inside Portugal
Income to prove (single applicant)
Assessed case by case
Work in Portugal
Permitted
Typical processing
Varies by consulate
Initial validity
120 days, extendable by 60
Leads to residency
Yes, renewable towards permanent
Last verified
8 September 2026
This route suits you if
- ▸You want to search for work on the ground
- ▸You can support yourself while searching
It is the wrong route if
- !You need long-term certainty before moving
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