Chapter IV · Visas · Section I · Visas granted abroad

Article 45 Types of visa granted abroad

Artigo 45.º · Tipos de vistos concedidos no estrangeiro

Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho (Lei de Estrangeiros) · consolidated text, as amended by Law No. 62/2026, checked 26 October 2026

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The following types of visa may be granted abroad:

No estrangeiro podem ser concedidos os seguintes tipos de vistos:

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a) Airport transit visa;

a) Visto de escala aeroportuária;

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b) (Repealed.)

b) (Revogada.)

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c) Short-stay visa;

c) Visto de curta duração;

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d) Temporary stay visa;

d) Visto de estada temporária;

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e) Visa for obtaining a residence permit, hereinafter referred to as a residence visa.

e) Visto para obtenção de autorização de residência, adiante designado visto de residência.

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f) Qualified job-seeker visa.

f) Visto para procura de trabalho qualificado.

What we checked in this article

Check that the list of visa types matches the PT, that point (b) is shown as repealed and that point (f) refers to the qualified job-seeker visa.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 45 may decide what you can apply for.

We map the visa and residence route that fits your activity, prepare the company side (contracts, payroll, registrations) and coordinate with immigration lawyers for the application itself. A written answer and a fixed quote within one working day.

Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

Applying the law

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