Filipino citizens moving to Portugal

120-day visa (extendable +60) to enter Portugal and search for employment. Must show €2,460 in funds. Convertible in-country to a residence permit upon signing a contract.

Long-stay study permit at recognised Portuguese institutions. Holders may work part-time. Time spent on the student visa counts towards 5-year citizenship eligibility.

Expedited 30-day processing for highly skilled hires at IAPMEI-certified technology employers. The certified-employer pre-approval removes the per-applicant labour-market test.

Residence visa for entrepreneurs starting a business or self-employed professionals in Portugal. Requires a business plan, evidence of investment capacity, and professional qualifications. Path to permanent residency after 5 years.

Residency for retirees and the financially independent. €820/mo (Portuguese minimum wage) for the main applicant, plus 50% per adult dependant and 30% per child. Citizenship eligible at 5 years.

For remote workers earning ≥4× Portuguese minimum wage (€3,480/mo) from non-Portuguese employers or clients. Two-year residence permit, citizenship eligible at 5 years.