Portugal Residence
through professional courses
(live, work and study)
Apply from 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 -- usually a few hours twice per week.
Easy to renew residence
When time comes to your residence renewal, you can use different options: from registering a company or continuing education or getting a local employment.
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 on your bank account.
OK to bring family
Your family can get Portuguese residence after you get your residence card.
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 €1750 (approx. $1915) for a year-long curriculum. You will mostly have theoretical studies, mostly online, and practical workshops as well as 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 course studies
Getting your Portuguese study visa and residence with professional assistance from IMIGRATA
- We guarantee your Portugal residence
✔ Introductory consultation, case analysis, Q&A
✔ Personalized document preparation check-list for your residence
✔ Unlimited messenger chat support from your manager
✔ Course study search and selection according to your requests. We will offer up to 3 different options for you
✔ Full assistance in enrolling you into your course of study
✔ NIF (tax ID) for main applicant
✔ Regular apostille service for up to 3 documents in the USA (government fees not included)
✔ Assistance in opening a local bank account (remotely or while in Portugal)
✔ Preparation of your case doc for your visit to the Immigration service (AIMA) for residence application
✔ Our current guide for your family to get their residence cards through family reunification with you
- We guarantee your Portugal residence
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✔ Personal manager
✔ Unlimited personal consultations
✔ Change of address for your NIF when you need it✔ Portuguese licensed immigration attorney assistance with your case, if intervention is required
✔ Personal tax consultation with a local tax specialist
✔ Assistance in registering a permanent address in Portugal (Atestado de residência pela Junta de Freguesia)
✔ Getting your AIMA appointment when slots become available
✔ Drivers' license exchange assistance
✔ Concierge service for 1 months for all your local inquires
✔ Adaptation package with our exclusive guides: Healthcare and medical insurance in Portugal; Educational system in Portugal; Transportation and driving; Rental/buying property guide; Travel guide in Portugal; Shopping guide; Moving to Portugal with pets; Getting married in Portugal.
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
Pay as you goYour payment is split into two stages
*except for Smart plan.
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.