Portugal Residence
through professional courses
(live, work and study)
Apply in your country or Portugal
The easiest way to get your Portuguese residency
Don't need a college degree or to speak Portuguese
Most course studies are conducted online and materials in Portuguese can be easily translated.
Not a problem to combine with your work
Your professional course will be not be very time-consuming -- a few hours a couple of times per week.
Easy to renew residence
When time comes residence renewal, you can use different options: from continuing education to getting local employment, etc.
The easiest document package to gather
For this type of residence, you don't need to prove your income, show work contracts, etc. The only financial requirement -- up to €10.000 in your bank account.
OK to bring family
Your family can apply for Portuguese residence after you get your residence card. Some consulates allow family to travel together on a student visa.
Can apply for your residence from within Portugal
This type of residence allows you to apply either through the consulate or from within Portugal.
A few of the certified courses we can enroll you into*
- Hairdresser/stylist
- HR manager
- Physiotherapist and massage technician
- Bookkeeping and basic accounting
- Design and interior decorating
- Veterinary assistant and animal groomer
- Dental technician
Professional courses cost from €1880 (approx. $1940) for a year-long study. You will mostly have theoretical studies, mostly online, as well as practical workshops and optional internship.
*We have many more professional courses in various fields, from art to IT, digital marketing and much more. Please talk to one of our consultants -- we can find something that fits your interests and future plans.
What you will need for your residency through professional courses
- Confirmation of legal entry into Portugal. In case when Portugal is your first country of entry into the EU, your border control stamp and boarding passes/tickets should be enough
- Bank statement, showing a required amount which is calculated by using the official minimal Portuguese salary of 860 euro x 12 months (approx. €10 000)
- A long term rental agreement in Portugal. We can help you satisfy this requirement in Portugal before you find yourself a permanent place of stay.
- Medical insurance with some basic coverage (these are not like expensive US insurance policies).
- NIF - a Portuguese tax ID (we help you obtain one)
- Confirmation of your admission to professional courses and first payment
- Official and apostiled criminal record with translation into Portuguese. This has a limited validity – 3 months. We can help you obtain this document quickly.
Portugal Residence
through professional courses
💯 We guarantee our services and results
✔ Помощь в открытии банковского счета (после приезда в страну)
✔ Подготовка пакета документов для визита в миграционную службу (AIMA)
✔ Гайд по воссоединению с семьей
✔ Case assessment, consultation
Our immigration and education consultant evaluates your personal case and suggests the roadmap for Residence through professional course studies.
✔ Program selection and admission
We will obtain and pay for the following essential documents for you:
After your professional course study begins, we will focus on applying for and getting your Portuguese Residence:
You get our constantly updated comprehensive guides covering:
✔ Помощь в открытии банковского счета (после приезда в страну)
✔ Подготовка пакета документов для визита в миграционную службу (AIMA)
✔ Гайд по воссоединению с семьей
✔ Case assessment, consultation
Our immigration and education consultant evaluates your personal case and suggests the roadmap for Residence through professional course studies.
✔ Program selection and admission
- We help you select among up to 10 different programs you feel most excited and confident about, and prepare documents for submission.
- We help you fill out necessary forms, make a payment and onboard with the professional school.
- Throughout the whole process you will have direct and unlimited access to your personal manager — a highly experienced expert in academic education in Portugal and our education-based residence programs.
We will obtain and pay for the following essential documents for you:
- Portuguese tax number (NIF) processing
After your professional course study begins, we will focus on applying for and getting your Portuguese Residence:
- A thorough review and preparation of your documents.
- Assistance in obtaining an AIMA appointment for your residence interview.
- Support of our staff attorney for any issues that may arise from communication with AIMA.
You get our constantly updated comprehensive guides covering:
- Banking options for non-residents
- Healthcare and insurance
- Vehicle matters (buying, renting, licensing)
- Real estate insights (climate, costs, efficiency)
- Utility setup
- Education system (costs, admission, curriculum)
- Shopping and delivery services
💯 We guarantee our services and results
All of the services from the "SMART" plan, plus the following:
✔ Visa attainment at the Consulate
We facilitate the process of you opening a bank account in Portugal.
✔ Tax Residency address update
We will guide you on updating your Portuguese taxpayer address (NIF) to establish tax residency status.
✔ Utility Setup Assistance
We help you compare and select optimal providers for electricity, gas, water, and internet services in your new home.
✔ Healthcare Access Assistance
Support in obtaining your Número de Utente (public health system number) for accessing Portuguese healthcare services.
✔ Social Security Registration
We help attain your NISS (social security number) for benefits access and legal employment.
✔ Driver's License Exchange
We guide you through the process of converting your foreign license to a Portuguese one, including medical tests and administrative requirements.
✔ Our Signature Concierge Service
All of the services from the "SMART" plan, plus the following:
✔ Visa attainment at the Consulate
- Complete visa application assistance – filling out and review
- Scheduling your consulate or VFS appointment
- Assistance of our staff attorney with any possible issues that may arise from communication with the Consulate/VFS.
We facilitate the process of you opening a bank account in Portugal.
✔ Tax Residency address update
We will guide you on updating your Portuguese taxpayer address (NIF) to establish tax residency status.
✔ Utility Setup Assistance
We help you compare and select optimal providers for electricity, gas, water, and internet services in your new home.
✔ Healthcare Access Assistance
Support in obtaining your Número de Utente (public health system number) for accessing Portuguese healthcare services.
✔ Social Security Registration
We help attain your NISS (social security number) for benefits access and legal employment.
✔ Driver's License Exchange
We guide you through the process of converting your foreign license to a Portuguese one, including medical tests and administrative requirements.
✔ Our Signature Concierge Service
- We provide a full month of concierge service to help you navigate your new Portuguese life in the first month after you relocate. You will have business-hours support for local queries, help with appointments, communications and some language assistance.
Free consultation
on moving to Portugal
Ask us your questions for a fast free response
We moved to Portugal ourselves -- now we can help you do the same
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Pay as you goYour payment is split into two stages
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Transparent pricingWe have clear and transparent prices and do not have any add-ons in the future. -
Local expertsOur staff in Portugal went through their personal immigration as well. We are the experts in relocating to Portugal.
Portugal Residence through professional course studies.
How the process usually works
1
Course study selection
Our consultant will assist you in selecting a course that is good for you. Some courses require advanced knowledge of Portuguese, some do not. There are various schools with different rules and admissions policies. We will guide you through selection keeping in mind your preferences. Professional courses for residence purposes have to last at least 12 months.
2
Course study payment
As a rule, most professional course schools ask for a full payment in advance, however, some also offer split payments. You would need to show your first or full payment to Immigration service (AIMA) when applying for your residence.
3
Document preparation
After payment, the school will send you confirmation of your admission to the course. This is a required document before applying for residence.
4
Arrival to Portugal
If you haven't yet arrived to Portugal, now is the time to do it.
5
Getting your NIF number
You would need your tax ID (NIF) number, and we will be getting one for you.
6
Getting your Immigration Service (AIMA) appointment
To get your residence process going, you would need to have an appointment made with AIMA. There are special times for that, usually about 3-4 times per year. We will assist you in this task.
7
Document submission to AIMA
On the date of your AIMA appointment you would need to come with your residence document package. We will thoroughly check all documents and assist you in preparing for your AIMA meeting. After your AIMA appointment you should expect your residence card in the mail.
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Imigrata, Incorporated
4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
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Imigrata, Incorporated
4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
E-mail us