Portugal visas, from Pakistan.

Tourism, business or family visits up to 90 days across the whole Schengen area.

• Valid passport (6+ months validity)
• 6-month personal bank statement
• Travel medical insurance (€30,000 cover)
• Cover letter, itinerary & accommodation

Long-stay national visa to study at a recognised university.

• University admission letter
• Proof of funds (≈ €7,200/year)
• IELTS / language proficiency as required
• Accommodation & health insurance

Work-and-residence route for employed and highly-qualified applicants.

• Qualifying job offer / contract
• Salary meeting the national threshold
• Recognised qualifications
• Police clearance certificate

Join a spouse or family member legally resident in the country.

• Marriage / birth certificates (legalised)
• Sponsor's residence, income & housing
• Relationship evidence
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

Portugal's residence-by-investment route grants residency rights to non-EU nationals who commit qualifying capital to investment funds, job creation, or cultural/heritage support, with a clear path to permanent residency and citizenship after five years.

• Qualifying investment via an approved fund, job-creation, or donation route
• Clean criminal record certificate
• Investment maintained for a minimum 5-year holding period
• Minimal physical stay in Portugal (average 7 days/year)

Designed for retirees and individuals with stable passive income such as pensions, dividends, or rental income, the D7 grants long-term Portuguese residency without requiring local employment.

• Proof of passive income of at least the Portuguese minimum wage per applicant (plus more per dependant)
• Portuguese bank account with funds on deposit
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• Clean criminal record certificate

Portugal's digital nomad visa lets remote employees and freelancers working for foreign companies relocate and live in Portugal while continuing to earn overseas income, with both temporary-stay and residency tracks available.

• Proof of remote employment contract or freelance client income
• Monthly income at or above roughly 4x the Portuguese minimum wage
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• Clean criminal record certificate

For entrepreneurs launching a Portuguese business and self-employed professionals relocating their independent practice, the D2 route requires a viable business plan and evidence the venture benefits the local economy.

• Detailed business plan showing economic viability
• Proof of sufficient start-up capital or financing
• Company registration or freelance contract evidence
• Clean criminal record certificate

A temporary visa allowing qualified candidates to enter Portugal specifically to search for employment on the ground, converting into a full work residence permit once a job offer is secured.

• Proof of relevant qualifications or work experience
• Proof of means of subsistence for the 120-day search period (at least the Portuguese minimum wage)
• Return travel arrangement or onward plan
• Clean criminal record certificate

Covers subordinate employment contracts under one year, including seasonal agricultural, hospitality, and tourism work, allowing entry and stay for the contract's duration without full residence-permit status.

• Signed short-term employment contract
• Employer registration with Portuguese labour authorities
• Proof of accommodation for the contract duration
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

A dedicated route for PhD candidates and academics hosted by an approved Portuguese research institution, offering faster processing and simplified family accompaniment compared to the standard student visa.

• Hosting agreement with an accredited research institution
• Proof of qualification for the research position
• Proof of sufficient funds or institutional funding to cover the stay
• Health insurance coverage

Required for nationals of certain countries transiting through the international area of a Portuguese airport without entering Schengen territory, typically issued for a single or double transit.

• Valid passport (6+ months validity)
• Confirmed onward ticket to final destination
• Visa for the final destination country, if required
• Proof of transit itinerary

Issued to patients travelling to Portugal for scheduled medical treatment, this temporary stay visa covers the duration of care and can be extended for follow-up appointments.

• Letter of acceptance from a Portuguese medical facility
• Proof of funds covering the facility's cost estimate and stay
• Medical/travel insurance
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

A distinct, faster legal track under EU free-movement rules for spouses, children, and dependants of Portuguese or EU/EEA citizens, separate from standard third-country family reunification procedures.

• Proof of relationship (marriage or birth certificate)
• Proof of sponsor's EU/Portuguese citizenship
• Proof of sponsor's residence in Portugal
• Clean criminal record certificate