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D3 Highly Qualified Visa

The D3 visa targets highly qualified professionals including researchers, academics, engineers, tech workers, and executives. Also includes the Tech Visa program for workers at certified Portuguese tech companies (startups and innovation firms). Can lead to EU Blue Card eligibility after 18 months. Requires higher education degree (3+ years) or 5+ years professional experience. Minimum salary threshold approximately €21,030/year (1.5x average salary). No labour market test required. Green Route processing can fast-track to 20 days for certain sectors.

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Processing Time

2-4 months (20 days via Green Route for qualifying sectors)

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Cost

€90 visa + €254 residence permit

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Duration

4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit

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Work Rights

Full employment rights; EU Blue Card eligible after 18 months

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Renewability

Renewable for 3-year periods

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Higher education diploma (3+ years) or equivalent experience
  • 2Job offer in highly qualified field
  • 3Minimum salary of €21,030/year
  • 4Valid employment contract for at least 1 year
  • 5Clean criminal record
  • 6Health insurance

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