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Why Portugal?
Living in Portugal has many benefits: a warm climate, numerous entertainment, sports, and relaxation activities, a high standard of living, and a relatively low cost of living. Most locals speak English, which helps immigrants integrate into society quickly. Portugal is not only a safe country but one of the safest in the world. Portugal is a safe country for travel, as well as for living. Portugal takes 6th place in the Global Peace Index. Statutory benefits, also known as mandatory benefits, are entitlements that employers are obligated by law to provide to their employees. Common examples include benefits like paid annual leave, parental leave, worker’s compensation insurance, and paid sick leave.
How can I immigrate to Portugal from India?
India citizens are eligible for Portugal Golden Visa residency by buying Real Estate, through a Capital transfer, and OR through job creation. This is your chance for Immigration to Portugal. According to Portuguese nationality law, the permanent residence permit leads to Citizenship after 5 years.
All You Need To Know
You can apply for the following types of work visas, depending on your profession or qualifications:
- Work Visa for Skilled Workers.
You must have a job offer in one of the qualifying professions or positions. For example, scientists, medical professionals, IT professionals, engineers, or someone working in high-ranking or administrative positions in a company.
- Work Visa for Skilled Workers. [ EU Blue Card]
If you have exceptional qualifications in your profession and are paid at least 1.5 times the national average gross annual salary of Portugal.
- Work Visa for Cultural Activities.
If you will be involved in a cultural activity carried out in Portugal, in a project which is recognized by the relevant Portuguese authorities.
- Work Visa for Teaching.
You are eligible for this visa if you have a job offer from an educational or vocational training institution or from a research centre in Portugal.
- “Tech” Visa.
You can apply for this type of work visa if you are employed by a company that is “active in the area of technology and innovation”.
- Job Seeker Visa
This visa is valid for 120 days and can be renewed for 60 more days and allows only one individual to enter Portugal. Once the visa’s validity limit to look for work expires, without the establishment of an employment bond or the initiation of the procedure to request the issuance of a residence permit, the visa holder should exit the country.
- No IELTS required
- Invest in INR and Earn in Euros
- Citizenship within 3 – 5 years
- Best destination to retire
- Enjoy benefits with family after getting work permit.
The documents you need when you apply for a Portugal work visa are:
- Your valid passport.
- Passport-size pictures, following Portugal visa picture guidelines.
- Proof of sufficient funds to sustain yourself.
- Your criminal records from your country of residence. If you have lived in another country for more than one year, you have to get criminal records from there as well.
- A document giving permission to the SEF to check your Portuguese criminal records.
- Proof of Health insurance.
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
- Your employment contracts.
- If you are already in Portugal: Proof of legal entry into Portuguese territory, such as a visa.
- If you are applying from a country other than that of your origin: Proof of legal stay, such as a residence permit or a visa.
The government of Portugal introduced on October 31, 2022, a new Job Seeker visa for foreign nationals entering its shores to get employed. According to the announcement of the Portuguese officials, they launched this visa to mitigate labor shortages in their country.
With the Portugal job seeker visa, candidates can enter and stay in Portugal for three months and search for a job. It permits them to undertake work activities so long as the visa is valid for three months or until they are granted a residence permit.
This visa is valid for 120 days and can be renewed for 60 more days and allows only one individual to enter Portugal.
Once the visa’s validity limit to look for work expires, without the establishment of an employment bond or the initiation of the procedure to request the issuance of a residence permit, the visa holder should exit the country.
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit that enables its holder to live and engage in gainful activities in the territory of Portugal. Highly educated non-EU nationals with the right qualifications and experience are beneficiaries of the EU Blue Card. However, the EU Blue Card can be issued to individuals who were granted a Blue Card in another member state.
With an EU Blue Card, you can work in Portugal for the duration of the validity period in professions where there is an employee shortage or which have prospects.
To be eligible for an EU Blue Card in Portugal, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have a valid work contract or a job offer for a duration of 1 year (12 months) for highly qualified employment.
- You have completed a study course with a duration of three years and have a diploma recognized by the educational institutions in Portugal.
- You have at least 5 years of proven professional work experience.
- You meet the minimum salary threshold in Portugal. (5 times the average gross salary of the profession you want to work in Portugal.)
- You meet the national legal requirements of Portugal. (regulated professions)
- You must present documentation proving that you meet the higher professional qualifications. (unregulated professions)
- You are not considered a threat to the public policy of Portugal.
With an EU Blue Card for Portugal, you can be employed in the following professions:
• Web developer.
• Real estate agent.
• Teacher.
• Doctor (different fields).
• Nurse.
• Engineer.
• Midwife.
• Programmer.
• Lawyer.
• Electrician.
• Shift leader.
• Technologist.
• Biologist.
• Professor.
• Manager.
• Salesman.
Once you have secured a job offer, the application for the Portuguese work visa is divided into three parts:
- Your employer applies for the Work Permit.They must do this after they have offered the job to you but before you travel to Portugal.
- You apply for a Work Visa at the Portuguese Embassy. Once you have a Work Permit, you must apply for a work visa at the Portugal Embassy, which you will use to enter the country.
- You apply for a Portugal Residence Permit.Once you have arrived in Portugal, you must Apply for your residence permit for Work at the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). This is what allows you to live in Portugal long-term.
Step 1: Work Permit Application
Once your employer offers you the job, they have to apply for a Work Permit (Autorização de Trabalho) at the Portuguese Labor Authorities or the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras – SEF) on your behalf. They must submit several documents, such as:
- The employment contract
- Company tax statements
- Proof of having registered with Social Security
- Proof that an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen could not have filled the position
Step 2: Work Visa Application
Once you receive authorization to work in Portugal, then you can go ahead and apply for a work visa from the Portugal Embassy in your country. This visa will allow you to travel to Portugal for work purposes and apply for a residence permit. The application process is as follows:
- Locate the nearest Portuguese Embassy or Consulate. Find where you need to apply depending on your country of residence here.
- Make an appointment to submit the application. You may have to call or email ahead.
- Collect the required documents.
- Submit the documents on the date of the appointment. You may also need to enter a visa interview.
This type of visa is valid for about three to four months, during which time you have to apply for a residence permit and register your stay.
Step 3: Residence Permit Application
Once you arrive in Portugal, you have to apply for a residence permit as well as register for social security and get a tax number.
- To register for security, you must visit the Social Security Office.
- To apply for a residence permit, your first stop is the website of the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF).
Appointment: When you apply for a visa at the Embassy, they may make an appointment for you at the SEF, provided you tell them the date in which you intend to travel and where in Portugal you will be settled.
Yes, after you have lived in Portugal for five years using a temporary resident permit, then you can apply for a permanent resident permit. Once you become a permanent resident, you will be open to the job market and no longer need to apply for a work permit.
Permanent resident permits also have a longer duration, are more easily renewed, and you will enjoy similar benefits to a Portuguese citizen.
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