Chapter IV · Visas · Section I · Visas granted abroad

Article 46 Territorial validity of visas

Artigo 46.º · Validade territorial dos vistos

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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1. Airport transit visas and short-stay visas may be valid for one or more States party to the Implementing Convention.

1 - Os vistos de escala aeroportuária e de curta duração podem ser válidos para um ou mais Estados partes na Convenção de Aplicação.

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2. Temporary stay visas, residence visas and qualified job-seeker visas are valid only for Portuguese territory.

2 - Os vistos de estada temporária, de residência e para procura de trabalho qualificado são válidos apenas para o território português.

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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.

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