Long-stay visas, in compliance with existing domestic law, can be either temporary or for residency authorization purposes, depending on the duration of the stay and granting the visa holder an authorization to stay in the country according to different purposes: study, internship, work, medical treatment, among others.

Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visas are valid during the entire stay and allow for multiple entries.

Residency visas allow two entries and is valid for a period of 4 months. During that time, the holder of a residency visa is required to request a residency permit with the Immigration and Border Services (SEF).

How do I know which is the adequate visa, according to both purpose and duration of stay?
Temporary Stay (less than 1 year)
Residency (more than 1 year)
Work and investigation
Study
Professional training, internship or volunteer work
Health
Youth Mobility – International Agreements
People living on their own income
Religious purposes

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