Chapter IV · Visas · Section II · Visas granted at border crossing points

Article 66 Types of visa

Artigo 66.º · Tipos de 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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The following types of visa may be granted at border crossing points:

Nos postos de fronteira podem ser concedidos os seguintes tipos de vistos:

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a) (Repealed.)

a) (Revogada.)

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b) Short-stay visa;

b) Visto de curta duração;

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c) Special visa.

c) Visto especial.

What we checked in this article

Check that point (a) is shown as repealed and that only short-stay and special visas remain.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 66 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.

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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.

Applying the law

Visas and residence in Portugal, planned together with the company

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