Portugal Seasonal Worker Visa 2024 - The seasonal sector is very popular during the high season in Portugal. Portuguese seasonal work visas are valid for non-EU citizens. To do seasonal work, you need a seasonal work visa or a temporary residence visa for seasonal work. You can apply for a short-term visa (up to 90 days) or a temporary residence visa (up to 9 out of 12 months).
To apply for a seasonal work visa in Portugal, you must have a valid contract with a Portuguese employer. These jobs usually involve unskilled or part-time workers. The title is optional. Seasonal employment can provide employment abroad and significant employment opportunities. Below you will find more information on how to apply for a Portugal Seasonal Worker Visa 2024.
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About Portugal Seasonal Worker Visa 2024
- Host country: Portugal
- Duration of stay: 90 days or 9 months.
- Type of work: seasonal work
- Check out other types of work visas valid in Portugal
Company where you can work
These sectors are:
- Agriculture, including livestock, hunting, forestry and fishing.
- hotel and gastronomy
- Food industry
- Wholesale and retail
- Building
- National delivery.
Who can apply for a Portuguese seasonal work visa?
- Applicants from third countries can use Portuguese seasonal work visas.
- If you live in Europe but are not an EU citizen, you can apply.
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Documents to be submitted by the applicant (less than or older than 90 days)
- Visa application form.
- A passport or passport is also valid
- ID photo
- 'A round-trip ticket
- I have travel insurance
- A valid job title for employment contract or seasonal employment contract, including name of employer, company, type of work, working hours, salary and holiday pay.
- Depending on applicable law, the address may also be provided by the employer.
- Proof of sufficient funds.
- Approved documents, yes (stay longer than 90 days)
- For seasonal work you will receive a temporary visa valid for one year. You can work for 9 months.
Official visa application form
- Passport or other travel document
- Both passports are identical.
- I have travel insurance
- A document granting the Immigration and Border Protection Agency (SEF) access to the Portuguese criminal record.
- A visa is required for seasonal work in Portugal.
- You want a job with a Portuguese employer.
- The employer must ask you for a work permit.
- Submit your visa along with your work permit and other documents to the Portuguese Embassy or VFS Global.
- ID photo
- Your employment contract.
- Clear your criminal record
Note: The file list may vary depending on the country. You will receive a list with the exact information you need.
How can I apply for a Portugal Seasonal Worker Visa 2024?
After you receive a work permit, you must apply for a visa by completing a short-term or temporary visa application.
Find the nearest Portuguese embassy. Click this link to submit an application. Calendar. Enter your details.
In most countries, VFS Global processes visa applications for Portugal. Go to https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html.
Select the country you are applying from.
- Then select a third country, for example Portugal.
- You will be redirected to the website.
- Check your visa type: You can check your visa type here.
- Select “Seasonal Visa”.
- All details, required documents, visa fees etc.
- Visa fees
- The total price for a short-term visa is 80 euros.
- The total price for a temporary visa is 90 euros.
- Note: Visa fees may vary depending on the country.
- Short stay: visa
- Longer stay: visa
- Links to other Portuguese websites on visas for seasonal workers
European Commission website
Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the issue of seasonal workers