Visa for Job Seekers

The Visa for Job Seekers is a Portuguese visa that allows nationals from eligible Arab and African countries to travel to Portugal and reside for up to 12 months to search for employment legally, without needing a pre-arranged job contract. It enables legal stay with the possibility to convert to a work permit once a formal job is obtained. The visa is designed to facilitate access to the European job market through Portugal.

Legal stay in Portugal for up to 12 months to search for employment; potential pathway to permanent residence after securing a job.

Open to young adults from most Arab and African countries who meet the visa requirements and intend to search for employment in Portugal for up to 12 months.

Submit the visa application with required documents (as per official guidance) through the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country; proceed with the interview and processing as specified by the official process.