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To get an education at a Portuguese higher education institution, you will require a Portugal Student Visa.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, studying in Portugal allows you to experience a beautiful, sunny country rich in history and culture and receive a top-notch education.
Portugal also has some of the most affordable living expenses in Western Europe.
Once your studies are complete, you can only remain in Portugal if you have a job offer. To change from a student to a working residence permit, you and your employer must fulfil the requirements for a Portugal Work Visa.
When your Student Visa expires, you must apply to switch to a Work Visa if you do manage to find employment.
If you apply less than 30 days before the student visa expires, the SEF won't accept it.
If your study programme lasts longer than three months and you are a non-EU student, a Student Visa and a Residence Permit are necessary. However, for EU students, this visa will not be required.
Suppose the study course is less than 3 months and you are a non-EU student. In that case, the Student Visa is only needed for nationalities who need a Portugal Schengen Visa. For EU students, it is not required.
The documents required for this visa are as follows.
The submitted documents must be in English or Portuguese; if not, a certified translator must translate them.
To apply, you will have to get the letter of acceptance from your university, submit your application and then schedule an appointment/interview with the Embassy, who will further guide you about the process.
When to Apply
Apply for a Residence Permit after receiving your visa; the permit is valid for one year and can be extended yearly until the completion of your studies.
Visa Processing Time
The processing time is at least 2 weeks but can take more time depending on the circumstances.
Duration
Following the receipt of your visa, you must apply for a Residence Permit, which is valid for a year and can be extended yearly until the completion of your studies.
Fees
The cost of the entry visa issued by the Portuguese Embassy is €90; however, it may change based on your nationality. The application fee for the Residence Permit is €83, and the fee to receive the Residence Permit for work from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) is €72.
After receiving your visa, you will apply for a Residence Permit; the permit is issued for one year. It may be extended each year until you complete your studies.
Dependents
You can bring your dependent family members (spouse, minor children etc).
The time spent in Portugal on a Student Visa doesn't count towards residency; you will have to get a Work Visa to be eligible for residency.
Work
You can work with the Student Visa for a specified number of hours if you have a Residence Permit. However, if you have a short course and just a Schengen visa, you cannot work.
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