Title II · Visas · Section I · Visas granted abroad

Article 32-A Residence visa for a highly qualified activity carried out by an employed worker

Artigo 32.º-A · Visto de residência para atividade altamente qualificada exercida por trabalhador subordinado

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 residence visa under Article 61-A of Law No. 23/2007 of 4 July, as amended, shall be accompanied by documents attesting compliance with the requirements laid down in paragraph 1 of that Article.

1 - O pedido de visto de residência previsto no artigo 61.º-A 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 no n.º 1 do mesmo artigo.

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2. (Repealed.)

2 - (Revogado.)

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3. (Repealed.)

3 - (Revogado.)

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4. (Repealed.)

4 - (Revogado.)

What we checked in this article

Check the reference to Article 61-A(1) of Law No. 23/2007, that compliance with its requirements (not just one) must be attested, and that paragraphs 2 to 4 are shown as repealed.

Preparing a visa or residence application? Article 32-A 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

Visa and residence files, with the company side in order

Most refusals come from a missing document or an inconsistency between the contract, the payroll and the tax records. Tell us the route you are applying for, and we will check the company documents the Regulation requires.

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