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📅 Portugal has launched its Job Seeker Visa for 2026, allowing job seekers to stay in the country for up to 120 days, extendable by another 60 days.
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🛬 You can enter Portugal without a job offer and legally search for employment during your stay.
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⌛ Visa processing time is now capped at 20 working days, making it one of the fastest in Europe.
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💼 Once you find a job, you can convert the visa into a residence permit without leaving the country.
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🧑💼 Priority is given to applicants from high-demand fields like IT, engineering, and healthcare.
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📚 You must have relevant qualifications or work experience aligned with Portugal’s skilled shortage list.
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💳 Proof of sufficient funds—roughly three times Portugal’s monthly minimum wage—is required, or a sponsor can back your application.
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🌍 This visa offers a new pathway for global talent to enter the European job market.
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📲 Starting in 2026, visa holders can renew and manage their applications entirely online.
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❌ If you don’t secure a job within the allowed time, you must exit Portugal and wait 12 months before reapplying.
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