Chapter VI · Residence in national territory · Section II · Residence permit · Subsection III · Residence permit for research, study, traineeship or voluntary service

Article 97-A Equal treatment

Artigo 97.º-A · Igualdade de tratamento

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. Without prejudice to Article 97, holders of a residence permit for the purposes of research and higher education study enjoy equal treatment with nationals under Article 83(2), including in employment matters, where applicable.

1 - Sem prejuízo do disposto no artigo 97.º, os titulares de autorização de residência para efeitos de investigação e estudo no ensino superior beneficiam de igualdade de tratamento em relação aos cidadãos nacionais nos termos do n.º 2 do artigo 83.º, incluindo em matéria laboral, quando aplicável.

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2. Holders of a residence permit for secondary school study, traineeship or voluntary service enjoy the same treatment as nationals, in particular with regard to:

2 - Os titulares de autorização de residência para estudo no ensino secundário, estágio ou voluntariado beneficiam de idêntico tratamento ao dos cidadãos nacionais, designadamente, no que diz respeito ao:

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a) Recognition of diplomas, certificates and other professional qualifications;

a) Reconhecimento de diplomas, certificados e outras qualificações profissionais;

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b) Access to the supply of public goods and services under the same conditions as nationals.

b) Acesso a fornecimento de bens e serviços públicos em condições idênticas aos dos cidadãos nacionais.

What we checked in this article

Verify the cross-references to Articles 97 and 83(2) and the categories of permit holders covered by each paragraph.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 97-A 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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