Title II · Visas · Section I · Visas granted abroad

Article 19 Temporary stay visa in the context of the transfer of workers

Artigo 19.º · Visto de estada temporária no âmbito da transferência de trabalhadores

Decreto Regulamentar n.º 84/2007, de 5 de novembro · regulation of Law No. 23/2007 · consolidated text, as amended by Regulatory Decree No. 1/2024, checked 26 October 2026

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1. An application for a temporary stay visa under Article 55 of Law No. 23/2007 of 4 July, as amended, shall be accompanied by documents attesting compliance with the requirements laid down in points (a) and (b) of that Article.

1 - O pedido de visto de estada temporária previsto no artigo 55.º da Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho, na sua redação atual, é acompanhado dos documentos que atestem o cumprimento dos requisitos previstos nas alíneas a) e b) do mesmo artigo.

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2. Where the establishment from which the applicant is transferred is located in the country in which the applicant submits the application, the supporting documents may be issued by that establishment.

2 - Quando o estabelecimento de onde é transferido o requerente se situe no país em que apresente o pedido, os comprovativos podem ser emitidos por esse mesmo estabelecimento.

What we checked in this article

Check the reference to points (a) and (b) of Article 55 of Law No. 23/2007 and that paragraph 2 permits (does not require) the supporting documents to be issued by the sending establishment when it is located in the country of application.

Preparing a visa or residence application? Article 19 lists what the authorities will check.

We prepare the company side of the file (employment contracts, payroll, tax and social security registrations, proof of activity) and coordinate with immigration lawyers on the application. 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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