What are the requirements to apply for a residence permit under Article 90.2 in Portugal?

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  Sara Sousa Rebolo

  Prime Legal

  May 12, 2024

  The requirements to apply for a HQA permit are the following: a) Hold a valid employment contract or promise of an employment contract lasting at least six months, which corresponds to an annual remuneration of at least 1.5 times the national average gross annual salary (€820) or three times the index value of social support (€509,26); b) In the case of a regulated profession, hold high professional qualifications, duly proven in compliance with the provisions of Law no. 9/2009, of March 4, or in a specific law relating to the recognition of professional qualifications, necessary for access and exercise of the profession indicated in the employment contract or promise of an employment contract; c) In the case of a non-regulated profession, hold high professional qualifications appropriate to the activity or sector specified in the employment contract or promise of an employment contract.

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  Tiago Gali Macedo

  NEXT/Gali Macedo & Associados

  February 20, 2024

  The D3 visa is a work visa for highly qualified individuals who already have a job offer or work contract from a Portuguese company that will be valid for at least 1 year. The permit must be renewed every 2 years, giving applicants the opportunity to apply for permanent Portuguese residency after 5 consecutive years on the visa. This is providing the applicants remain employed and with legally approved residence during this time. If you change employers while on a residence permit in Portugal, as long as you meet the requirements for the D3 Visa category with the new employer, you can continue to benefit from the D3 Visa. The D3 Visa is intended for foreign citizens who work for Portuguese companies or institutions. For remote work, it is advised to use the D8 Visa (Digital nomad workers, which is targeted to digital nomad workers who intend to live in Portugal.) The applicant is allowed to work as a freelancer or online business owner in Portugal, as well as travel freely in and out of Portugal. The Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Visa is the easiest to apply for and allows you to stay for up to one year in Portugal, with the possibility of renewal. Applicant needs to make at least €3,280 per month, four times the minimum wage in Portugal. The applicant must be employed by a company outside of Portugal or self-employed. The applicant needs to have at least €9840 in savings. If there are dependents, the amount of savings required will increase.