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Portugal Residence Visa — study, student exchange, traineeship or volunteering (D4)

11 facts quoted from the official source

This residence visa covers recognised study, student exchange, professional traineeship or volunteering in Portugal.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionEvidence of admission or enrolment, a qualifying training agreement, or admission to a recognised volunteer organisation is required according to the purpose.
  • Financial meansEvidence of means of subsistence under the applicable rules is required.
  • Who qualifiesThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
  • AgeFor secondary-school study, the official service specifies a minimum age of 14 and a maximum age of 21 at application.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationEvidence of accommodation in Portugal is required.
  • Health insuranceValid travel insurance covering necessary medical costs, urgent assistance and repatriation is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or other valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Secondary Study MaximumFor secondary-school study, the official service specifies a minimum age of 14 and a maximum age of 21 at application.
  • Secondary Study MinimumFor secondary-school study, the official service specifies a minimum age of 14 and a maximum age of 21 at application.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe visa is a consular precursor to the corresponding student, trainee or volunteer residence permit.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the D4 to Portugal?
The official source states: This residence visa covers recognised study, student exchange, professional traineeship or volunteering in Portugal.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Evidence of means of subsistence under the applicable rules is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does the D4 lead to?
The official source states: The visa is a consular precursor to the corresponding student, trainee or volunteer residence permit.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Valid travel insurance covering necessary medical costs, urgent assistance and repatriation is required.
05Do I need to show accommodation in Portugal?
The official source states: Evidence of accommodation in Portugal is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official 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.

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Fees, validity 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 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 or post-research residence — completed second/third cycle or research — Article 122(1)(p)Post-study residence — completed secondary or first-cycle higher education — Article 122(1)(o)Temporary residence for higher-education study — Article 91Temporary residence for researchers — Article 91-B
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