Change in the regime regarding work-seeking visa applications

(Required to authorize the check of your Portuguese record)

(To register your "Declaration of Expression of Interest") New Rules for 2026

The required application form is the . You can download the latest official versions via the following links provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Vistos): Standard National Visa Form (English PDF)

The (officially part of the National Visa category) allows non-EU citizens to enter Portugal for up to 120 days (extendable by 60 days) to search for employment. Download Official Application Forms