After securing the contract, the candidate must compile essential documents for submission. These include:
The application must be submitted at the Portuguese Consulate or the Consular Section of the Portuguese Embassy in the applicant’s country of origin or residence. Submission can be in person, via the E-Visa portal, or through official partners such as VFS Global in some countries.
The D3 visa application is prioritized. Processing times may vary:
In most cases, the residence visa already includes a pre-scheduled date and location for the appointment at AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum). If not, the applicant must schedule the appointment by phone. During this appointment, biometric data (photo, fingerprints, and signature) will be collected.
On the day of the appointment, additional documents must be presented to formalize the residence permit application:
After submitting the documents and collecting biometric data, AIMA has up to 90 days to issue the residence card.
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Juliana has a law degree from FGV in Rio de Janeiro and studied abroad in Australia, where she broadened her worldview, cultural understanding, and English skills.
In 2022, she moved to Portugal to pursue a master's degree. During the last few years, she has worked at different law firms in Lisbon, specializing in immigration.