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Everything a non-EU professional needs to work and settle in Portugal — from the right visa to your first day on the job.
If you're a non-EU citizen looking to build your career in Portugal, we guide you from the first document to your arrival — and beyond. We connect you with vetted Portuguese employers and handle the paperwork, so you can focus on your fresh start.
The D1 work visa
The D1 is Portugal’s national visa for non-EU nationals with a job offer or employment contract from a Portuguese company. It grants legal residency to live and work in Portugal, access to public healthcare and social security, free movement in the Schengen area, family reunification, and a path to long-term residency and citizenship. Decisions on visas and residence permits are made by the competent Portuguese authorities (consulates and AIMA); we prepare and guide your process to give it the best possible chance.
How we help
- Job matching with vetted partner companies across Portugal
- Eligibility assessment and a clear plan for your D1 application
- DocuBox — a guided checklist and review of every required document
- Documentation, translation and legalisation support
- NIF, bank account and healthcare registration
- Relocation and settling-in guidance once you arrive
- A private area to manage your profile, documents and applications
Sectors we recruit for
Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality — and more.
How it works
Five simple steps, from sign-up to your D1 visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What relocation services are included?
What relocation services are included?
Depending on the selected package, services may include:
- Visa assistance
- Residence permit support
- NIF
- NISS
- Bank account
- Accommodation
- Airport pickup
- Health registration
- Local orientation
- Portuguese course
What is the D1 visa?
The D1 is the residence visa for subordinate (employed) work in Portugal. It is for people who hold an employment contract — or a promise of contract — with a Portuguese employer.
What is a D1 visa?
The D1 visa is a Portuguese residence visa for employed workers. It allows non-EU/EEA nationals with a valid job offer or signed employment contract from a Portuguese company to legally relocate, live, and work in Portugal.
What are the main requirements for the D1 visa?
A work contract or promise (at least 12 months, with pay at or above the national minimum wage), a valid passport, a criminal record certificate, proof of means of subsistence, insurance and accommodation. See the full checklist in your document area.
What documents are verified before hiring?
Depending on the country and position, we verify:
- Valid Passport
- CV
- Criminal record
- Travel Insurance
- Flight Tickets
- Minimum funds required to support yourself in the first week
We help with everything else.
How long does the D1 visa take?
On average 60 to 90 business days after submission. Since 2025 AIMA only accepts complete files, so gathering every document up front speeds things up.
Is it still SEF that issues the residence permit?
No. SEF was dissolved. AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) is now responsible for the residence permit after you arrive in Portugal.
Is there a minimum salary?
Yes. The contract must guarantee pay equal to or above the national minimum wage in force.
Can I bring my family?
Yes, through family reunification, once you hold your residence permit.