Portugal Job Seeker Visa Training

Course Description

Portugal's Job Seeker Visa is designed for qualified professionals who want to move to Portugal and explore employment opportunities from within the country. With Portugal's booming technology sector, digital economy, and high quality of life, this visa has become one of the most talked about immigration options for internationally mobile professionals. This course covers the full 120 day permit process, job search strategy inside Portugal, and how to convert your stay into a work residence visa.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Portugal Job Seeker Visa Overview and Eligibility Legal basis under the Foreigners Law (Lei n.º 23/2007), 120 day job seeker visa duration (extendable by 60 days), eligibility criteria (completed higher education or relevant professional experience), AIMA as the governing authority, and why Portugal is an attractive target for internationally mobile professionals.
  
  Module 2: Application Process and Required Documents Application at the Portuguese consulate, required documents (degree certificate, professional experience letters, bank statements showing minimum financial means, health insurance, accommodation in Portugal, criminal record), financial requirements (approximately EUR 900 per month as a reference for a single applicant), and processing timelines.
  
  Module 3: Job Search Inside Portugal and Work Visa Conversion Registering with IEFP (Portuguese public employment service), using Linkedin and Portuguese job portals (Net Emprego, Sapo Emprego), working with recruitment agencies in Lisbon and Porto, NHR (Non Habitual Resident) tax regime as a bonus for new arrivals, and converting the job seeker visa into a work or residence visa once employment is confirmed by an employer.
  
  Module 4: Life in Portugal and Long Term Planning Cost of living in Lisbon versus Porto versus secondary cities, D7 Passive Income Visa as an alternative to consider alongside the job seeker route, pathway to permanent residency after 5 years, Portuguese language (A2 level sufficient for many positions), and what international professionals say about living and working in Portugal.