Work visa (D1 / D3 highly qualified / EU Blue Card) (Visto de trabalho subordinado / atividade altamente qualificada)
Work visa (D1 / D3 highly qualified / EU Blue Card) is a residence route in Portugal (Απασχόληση). Employment contract or promise; D3 for highly qualified (degree, salary ≥1.5× avg); Blue Card salary ≥ ~1.5× average gross wage; Tech Visa for certified companies.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 13–48%; IFICI 20% flat on qualifying employment 10 yrs
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Απασχόληση |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | — |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | — |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | 5 |
| Ιθαγένεια | 10 |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Φόρος | Worldwide 13–48%; IFICI 20% flat on qualifying employment 10 yrs |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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