It is a temporary residence visa for non-EU citizens that allows them to stay in Portugal to seek employment. It has an initial duration of 120 daysextendable only once for a period of one year. 60 daysreaching a maximum of 180 days.

Prior registration with the IEFP, valid passport, travel insurance, return ticket, and livelihood equivalent to three minimum wages (€2,610). Alternatively, maintenance commitment signed by a citizen or resident in Portugal. In addition, apostilled criminal record certificate and proof of registration in the IEFP.

Aimed at those who are looking for a subordinate employment contract in Portugal. It does not apply to freelancers, digital nomads or holders of other residence visas. You must not be subject to an entry ban in the Schengen area.

You must leave Portugal. You will only be able to apply for a new visa de procura de trabalho. one year after the expiration of the previous one.

The NISS identifies you to the Portuguese Social Security. It is essential to work legally and access benefits (sick leave, unemployment, pensions). It also makes it easier to open bank accounts and apply for loans.

Online form and digital copy of identity document (DNI for EU citizens or passport + residence permit for third countries). If a representative acts: power of attorney and identification of the representative. The application is free.

It is assigned when you present yourself for the first time in a health center or public hospital. For SNS coverage, link the number to your ID card, TAX IDaddress in Portugal and valid residence permit. In exceptional situations there may be assistance without all the data.

The assignment of the NISS is free of charge. The patient number is also obtained free of charge during the first consultation at a public health unit.

Three modalities: automatic, level y specific. Automatic applies to degrees with identical level and nature to Portuguese degrees (typical term. ~30 days). The level one equates your degree to a bachelor's/master's/doctorate degree. The specific one compares your training to a specific course and is usually the most detailed and expensive.

Apostille of diploma, transcript of records, syllabus and proof of internship. For level and specific: authenticated copies of diploma and academic record, plus statement with the classification of the training area (CNAEF/FOS).

Any Portuguese or foreign citizen with legal residence. It is processed in a educational center of the area of residence. Usual term: ~30 days.

Certificates of attendance apostilled and translated a copy of identity card and official application form. Information on grading scale and educational system of origin may be required.

Recognition automatic: ~33 € y ~30 days. Level y specific: frequently > 500 € and up to ~90 days. Baccalaureate equivalency: some schools charge fees; typical time frame. ~30 days.

EU/EEAyou can drive by registering your residence with the IMT at 60 days. OECD/CPLPIf the country signed the conventions, the license is ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤. 15 years and the headline is <60 years. Non-adherentsThe license is not valid for driving in Portugal.

Identity card, communication of residence (if there is no citizen card), certification of tax domicile, passport if applicable, original license, psychological certificate (C/D/E) and electronic medical certificate sent by your physician to the ITM.

If you meet the conditions, you may not redeem immediately (valid only in Portugal and without new categories). You must redeem to enable new categories or if the license expires. Requirements: same as EU/EEA + certificate of authenticity of the license.

With a residence permit: you can drive 90 days with your foreign license and you must initiate the exchange. Enter 90 days and 2 years you can apply for the exchange but you can no longer drive. After 2 years you need to pass a practical test.

You must perform theoretical exam y practical for each category of your license. Each exam costs 30 €in addition to the exchange.

The exchange costs 30 €with 10 % discount if processed online. For non-adherents, add the cost of the exams.

Translation performed by an authorized professional who declares under oath before a notary/authority that the translated content is true to the originalby granting legal validity in Portugal.

General rule: yes. Exceptions: certain EU public documents with multilingual form or when the official is fluent in English, French or Spanish in civil, property or commercial registry acts.

Notaries, conservators or registry officers; attorneys and solicitors; chambers of commerce; qualified translators with certified signature; Portuguese consulates or consulates of the issuing country.

The translator appears before the notary/authority and declares under oath the fidelity of the translation. The record is attached to the translation and allows its official use.

Birth, marriage, death certificates; academic diplomas; criminal records; contracts; powers of attorney; articles of association. Some EU documents with multilingual form may be exempt.

Yes, this can be done at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin or at the country's consulate in Portugal, useful for unusual language combinations or documents that will continue to be used in the country of origin.

Between the April 1 and the June 30. Settlement note until July 31 and, if there is payment, it is due until August 31.

Annual payment. ≤ 100 €: May; between 100 € y 500 €: May and November; > 500 €May, August and November. Ways: multibank, homebanking, direct debit or in person.

At 2025each year in the anniversary month of the registration fee. Categories A-E: until the end of that month. F-G: until the end of January. First year: until 30 days after registration. From 2026 there will be a single date (February 28).

Untimely or unpaid IRS returns: penalties ranging from 150 € y 3.750 €. IMI/IUC: interest and kickbacks; may also block other transactions (e.g., transferring a vehicle).

IMI: VPT (Valor Patrimonial Tributario) × municipal tax. IUCemissions: depends on vehicle type, year of registration, engine capacity and CO₂ emissions.

We prepare and file your IRS, manage IMI and IUC deadlines and represent you before the TA for fractionations or incidences. In addition, we inform you of regulatory changes (e.g. new IUC single date) and optimize your deductions.