Portugal

Portugal highly qualified activity residence permit

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For people undertaking employed or independent highly qualified activity in Portugal with the relevant residence visa and evidence of qualifications and activity.

Core requirements

Residence visaRequired

A valid residence visa for highly qualified activity is normally required.

QualificationRequired

A qualification certificate or evidence of professional specialisation is required.

Qualifying activityRequired

Employees must evidence the contract and applicable remuneration; independent workers must evidence services, a company or registered activity.

Official sources

Residence permit for highly qualified activity — Article 90Portugal Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) · Reviewed 2026-09-03

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.