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Portugal Post-study or post-research residence — completed second/third cycle or research — Article 122(1)(p)

11 facts quoted from the official source

An official study route to Portugal. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Study
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior or current lawful statusThe applicant must have held the qualifying residence status and completed a second- or third-cycle programme or research in Portugal.
  • Who qualifiesThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationA declaration of the residential address and evidence of the legal basis for using the accommodation are required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or other valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisA former second- or third-cycle higher-education student or researcher who completed the programme or research may obtain residence to work in Portugal.
  • Job offer or appointmentThe route supports subsequent subordinate or independent professional activity in Portugal.
  • Work rights during studyThe permit authorises the qualifying professional activity.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
4 proven from the official source.
  • Duration Initial YearsA temporary residence permit is normally valid for two years from issue.
  • Successive Renewal YearsA temporary residence permit is normally renewable for successive periods of three years while its conditions remain met.
  • Duration and validityA temporary residence permit is normally valid for two years from issue.
  • Renewal and extensionA temporary residence permit is normally renewable for successive periods of three years while its conditions remain met.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Do I need to show accommodation in Portugal?
The official source states: A declaration of the residential address and evidence of the legal basis for using the accommodation are required.

Every answer is quoted from the official aima.gov.pt page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source aima.gov.ptLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Portugal government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other study routes to Portugal

9 other study routes to Portugal.

Higher-education student mobility from another EU member state — Article 91-ALong-term researcher mobility from another EU member state — Article 91-CPost-study residence — completed secondary or first-cycle higher education — Article 122(1)(o)Residence Visa — study, student exchange, traineeship or volunteering (D4)Temporary residence for higher-education study — Article 91Temporary residence for researchers — Article 91-B
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