If you plan to travel to Portugal for business-related purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities, you will need to apply for a business visa in Portugal if you are from a non-EU country. This visa is part of the Schengen visa system and allows business travellers to stay in Portugal and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.
There are many ways you can work in Portugal with different requirements, you can find out more below.
- Temporary stay visa required for seasonal work over 90 days.
- Self-employed individuals can apply for a temporary stay visa for independent work.
- A temporary stay visa is available for highly qualified professionals, such as researchers or educators, staying less than a year.
- Digital nomads can obtain a temporary stay visa to work remotely.
- Professors and researchers working less than a year can apply for a tailored temporary stay visa.
- Amateur athletes can get a temporary stay visa for sports events.
- Workers transferring within WTO member states for over a year need a temporary stay visa.
More detailed information about working in Portugal is available here.
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