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"name": "How long can I stay in Portugal with a Jobseeker Visa?",
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"text": "The Portugal Jobseeker Visa is initially valid for 120 days (about 4 months) from your date of entry. If you have not yet secured employment, you may apply for a one-time 60-day extension, giving you a total possible stay of up to 180 days. During this period, you are expected to actively search for work in Portugal, attend interviews, and secure a job offer that meets legal requirements. Once you have a valid employment contract, you can apply to change your visa status to a work-based residence permit or an EU Blue Card."
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"name": "Can I work on a Jobseeker Visa in Portugal?",
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"text": "No, you cannot take up paid employment while on a Portugal Jobseeker Visa until you have secured a formal job offer and changed your visa status to a residence permit that allows work. The visa is intended solely for job hunting and attending interviews. Once you receive a valid work contract that meets Portuguese labour laws, you can apply at the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) to switch to a work-based residence permit or EU Blue Card, which will then allow you to live and work in Portugal legally."
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"name": "How much money do I need to show for the Jobseeker Visa?",
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"text": "Applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay in Portugal without employment income. The financial requirement is typically based on Portugal’s minimum monthly wage (currently €820 in 2025), multiplied by the number of months you plan to stay. For a 4-month stay, this is around €3,280, though exact amounts can vary by consulate. Funds can be proven through bank statements, savings accounts, or proof of sponsorship. Having additional funds beyond the minimum can strengthen your application."
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"name": "Can I bring my family on a Portugal Jobseeker Visa?",
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"text": "No, the Portugal Jobseeker Visa is issued for individual applicants only and does not include dependent family members. Your spouse, children, or other dependents cannot accompany you under this visa category. However, once you secure employment and change your status to a work-based residence permit or EU Blue Card, you may apply for family reunification under Portuguese immigration law. This process allows eligible family members to join you in Portugal and enjoy similar residency rights, provided you can show proof of accommodation, financial means, and valid health insurance for each dependent."
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"name": "What happens if I don’t find a job in time?",
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"text": "If you do not secure a valid job offer within your visa validity (120 days plus possible 60-day extension), you will be required to leave Portugal before your visa expires. Overstaying can result in fines, entry bans, or difficulties obtaining future visas. If you are close to securing a job, you may be able to request an extension, but this is granted only once and at SEF’s discretion. You can reapply for a Jobseeker Visa in the future or explore other visa options, such as a Portugal Work Visa, if your circumstances change."
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"name": "Can I apply for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa without a job offer?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Yes, you can apply for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa without a job offer. The Portugal Job Seeker Visa targets individuals in possession of job offers while the visa addresses those without employment. You can legally stay in Portugal to look for work during the approved time period of the visa. The process allows you to change to a residence permit status without requiring you to leave Portugal once you secure employment. People who actively look for work and choose to participate in direct interview opportunities throughout Portugal should consider this program their best option."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How many days can I stay on the Portugal Job Seeker Visa?",
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"text": "Initially, the visa duration remains valid for 120 days, which equals four months. After this initial time period, you can request a single 60-day extension which will grant you a combined total of 180 days to reside in Portugal. You have the right to stay legally in the country for this period while you search for employment. When you secure a job, you can obtain a residence permit without having to depart from the UAE or restart the application process."
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"name": "What are the benefits of the Portugal Job Seeker Visa?",
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"text": "These are the various benefits that the Portugal Job Seeker visa provides:
The application process does not require any existing employment opportunity
The visa allows you to remain in Portugal for a maximum of 180 days
You can participate in interviews and start work searches on-site
Once you find a job you can change your status to obtain a residence permit
The visa allows people to travel to Schengen Area countries for brief periods
This visa serves as the official way to establish permanent residence because it leads to permanent residency and citizenship within five years."
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"name": "What is the application fee for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "The embassy charges visa applicants €90 which converts to approximately AED 355 through the current exchange rate. Visa applicants must pay this fee upon submission and will not receive a refund in case their visa request gets rejected. Visa-related costs may extend to document translations in addition to UAE police clearance and VFS service charges and courier services. You should contact the Portuguese consulate or VFS Global to confirm the most recent application fee schedule."
}
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the age limit for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The visa provides various advantages: The application process does not require a job offer The visa allows individuals to reside legally in Portugal for a maximum of 180 days You can participate in job interviews and look for work actively once you arrive in Portugal People who find work can change their visa status into a residence permit The visa allows holders to visit countries in the Schengen Area for short travel periods This visa presents a legal path that leads to permanent residence status along with permanent residency and citizenship rights after 5 years."
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"name": "What are the expected expenses for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa?",
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"text": "Applicants need to demonstrate financial capability through an approximate amount of €2,280 required for their first 120-day visit beyond the basic €90 visa charge (equal to Portugal’s 4-month minimum wage). The extra costs which need to be considered consist of health care coverage together with accommodation reservations and transportation tickets and document translation. The process for UAE residents requires payment of embassy/VFS fees along with biometric appointment rates and other miscellaneous charges for their travel visa. Applicants should plan their budget to cover all costs required for the application process along with their initial stay by allocating approximately €2,500 to €3,000."
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