Residency visa for subordinate work
Who it's for: People who come to Portugal to work as employees and then apply for a residence permit with AIMA.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €110
- Decision time: 60 days
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €110 | — | vistos.mne.gov.ptOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Work contract, work promise or demonstration of interest;”
Main fee€110Official wording
“The fees for processing a national visa application is 110€.”
Decision time60 daysOfficial wording
“The deadline for deciding on a resident visa application, except in circumstance stipulated by law, is 60 days.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.