D3 Visa for Highly Qualified Activity
International clients
Confirming the Appropriate Category
The role, contractual relationship, qualifications and, in some categories, pay must meet the legal conditions.
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- 01Identify whether D3, the EU Blue Card, Tech Visa or another route fits the case.
- 02Review the contract and job description.
- 03Check degrees, experience and recognition of qualifications.
- 04Prepare the consular application and the stage with AIMA.
Our assistance does not guarantee approval. The decision always rests with the competent authorities.
Indicative
Documents usually required
Confirm the documents, submission rules and fees with the competent consular post before applying.
- Consular application form, passport and photographs, where required.
- Travel insurance or applicable health cover.
- Criminal record certificate and authorisation to consult the Portuguese criminal record, where provided for.
- Proof of accommodation and means of subsistence.
- Contract or promise of a contract, research or teaching arrangement, or services agreement appropriate to the regime.
- Description of the role and pay, checked against the chosen category.
- Degrees, certificates and evidence of relevant experience.
- Professional recognition or authorisation where the profession is regulated.
This list is indicative only; the documents required depend on the individual case and consular post.
D3 Visa for Highly Qualified Activity
How it works
- 01
Legal category
We determine the appropriate regime for the case.
- 02
Role and qualifications
We check the role, pay and required qualifications.
- 03
Evidence and visa
We prepare the documents and consular application.
- 04
Residence
The residence permit stage follows entry into Portugal.
D3 Visa for Highly Qualified Activity
Frequently asked questions
Is having a degree enough?
Not necessarily. The role, contractual relationship and requirements of the chosen regime are also assessed.
Are D3 and the EU Blue Card the same?
No: they have their own requirements and effects. We compare the appropriate option for the case.
What is the minimum salary for D3?
The amount must be confirmed for the regime and application date. The legal requirement may use annual indicators that change.
Initial review
Have you received an offer for a qualified role?
We assess the legal route before you apply.