Residence permit for highly qualified activity in Portugal

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RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACTIVITY (HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSSIONAL)

Many people don’t know about the possibility of applying for a residence permit to carry out a highly qualified activity in Portugal. However, this is an excellent opportunity that cannot be ignored.

For this type of residence permit (highly qualified activity), the law on foreigners in Portugal requires the applicant to have an employment contract or a service contract compatible with the activity considered highly qualified, among other requirements.

As in all cases of residence permits, there are general requirements and specific requirements. Professionals must prove that they meet all the requirements for highly qualified activity.

General documents

The general requirements are as follows:

  • Passport or any other valid travel document;
  • Proof of sufficient earnings to live in Portugal;
  • Proof of tax registration in Portugal;
  • Proof of social security registration in Portugal;
  • Proof that the applicant has suitable accommodation.

Obviously, there is a need for a more detailed analysis, because each client has a different situation.

Specific documents

You can apply for a visa or residence permit with an employment contract (employee) or with a service contract (self-employed). In either case, the contract must be related to highly qualified work.

The applicant must present a university degree in the field of the highly qualified activity.

It is necessary to prove that the highly qualified professional has the earnings required for this type of visa or residence permit. A minimum of €1,500 is recommended. However, some exceptions must be analyzed.

Unfortunately, the law is not very well understood by some SEF officials and this causes many misunderstandings. Consequently, there may be some controversies during the procedure. Interpretations can also vary from consulate to consulate.

As we have already said, the best way out is a detailed analysis of each case, with full knowledge of the law and legal practice, to reduce all risks.

Adriano Martins Pinheiro is an immigration lawyer with an office in Portugal and provides online consultations for clients from various countries.

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