🇵🇹 Portugal · Employer-sponsored work
Protocolo de Cooperação para a Migração Laboral Regulada — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €920 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 14,400 |
| Proof of savings | €3,000 |
| Minimum investment | €50,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €122 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://aima.gov.pt/pt/trabalhar/protocolo-de-cooperacao-para-a-migracao-laboral-regulada.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €920.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“nao cria um novo regime legal ou modalidade de entrada ou permanencia, mas sim clarifica e concretiza o procedimento de recrutamento regulado e responsavel, de cidadaos estrangeiros, com um contrato de trabalho”
“nao sao alteradas ou reduzidas as exigencias legais para a concessao de vistos consulares (procedural protocol; PR not addressed)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.