Migration Overseas
Since 1998
Fast-track visa for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups. Join Lisbon's thriving tech ecosystem, home to Web Summit and hundreds of innovative companies.
Portugal's Tech Visa program is designed to attract global tech talent to its growing ecosystem.
Designed specifically for developers, engineers, data scientists, and other tech professionals seeking opportunities in Europe.
Fast-track application through certified tech companies. Reduced bureaucracy and quicker approval times than standard work visas.
Join Lisbon's vibrant startup scene with access to incubators, accelerators, and networking events like Web Summit.
Bring your spouse and dependents. Family members can live, work, and study in Portugal with full rights.
Travel freely across 26 Schengen countries. Build European connections and explore business opportunities continent-wide.
After 5 years of legal residence, apply for Portuguese citizenship with full EU rights and one of the world's strongest passports.
Two main routes for tech professionals to obtain the Portugal Tech Visa.
Work for a certified tech company in Portugal. Your employer handles much of the visa process. Fastest route for employed professionals.
Launch your own certified startup in Portugal. Access to incubators, funding, and the Startup Portugal ecosystem.
Key criteria for Portugal Tech Visa application.
Employment contract from a IAPMEI-certified tech company, or certification of your own startup through the Startup Visa program.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant tech field, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience (typically 5+ years in tech roles).
Salary must meet or exceed Portuguese standards for highly qualified workers. Typically around 1.5x the national average wage.
Valid health insurance coverage for Portugal. Once employed, you'll be covered by the Portuguese social security system.
Police clearance certificate from your home country and any country where you've lived for more than one year.
Portugal has emerged as one of Europe's most exciting tech destinations.
Our Portugal immigration specialists will assess your eligibility, connect you with certified companies, and guide you through the Tech Visa process.
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