Portugal Tech Visa
Requirements
- Job contract with certified company
- Relevant qualifications
- Clean criminal record
- Valid passport
- Health insurance
Portugal’s Tech Visa program is designed to attract tech talent to its growing technology sector, offering a streamlined immigration process and path to EU citizenship.
Program Benefits
- Simplified visa process
- Access to EU market
- Quality of life
- Growing tech scene
- Cultural experience
Path to Citizenship
- 5 years to permanent residence
- 6 years to citizenship
- Minimal language requirements
- EU passport benefits
Tech Hubs
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Braga
- Aveiro
- Coimbra
Pros
- Fast-track visa process
- Path to EU citizenship
- Lower cost of living
- Family inclusion
- No language requirements initially
Cons
- Lower salaries than other EU countries
- Limited to certified companies
- Processing delays possible
- Complex tax system