Temporary-Stay Visa — seasonal work over 90 days

The work activity must be registered in the list of work sectors for which seasonal work is available, defined by the Government: Agriculture, livestock, hunting, forestry and fishing (Division 1, 2 and 3 of the CAE Rev.3); Hospitality, restaurants and similar (Division 55 and 56 of the CAE Rev.3); Food industry, liquor and tobacco industries (Division 10, 11 and 12 of the CAE Rev.3); Gross and Retail commerce (Division 46 and 47 of the CAE Rev.3); Construction; (Division 41, 42 and 43 da CAE Rev.3); Land transport (Division 49 of the CAE Rev.3).

Work contract or valid work offer for seasonal work purposes, with a temporary work company or an employer established in Portuguese territory, identifying the location, time, type of work, as well as duration, salary and paid vacation;

Proof of accommodation or lease agreement, that can be made available by the employer under the terms of the legislation applicable;

Work accidents insurance provided for by the employer;

In the case of regulated professions, compliance with national legal requirements for that profession is mandatory;

A third-country national that has had a prior admission into national territory for the purpose of seasonal work, at least once, in the last five years, having respected the requirements set by law regarding entry and stay in Portugal, will benefit from a simplified procedure for the delivery of a temporary stay visa for seasonal work purposes.

The visa application should be granted priority status for treatment purposes, and the deadline for issuing a decision cannot exceed 15 days.

Family members of a temporary stay for seasonal work visa holder are not eligible for this type of visa.

The work activity must be registered in the list of work sectors for which seasonal work is available, defined by the Government: Agriculture, livestock, hunting, forestry and fishing (Division 1, 2 and 3 of the CAE Rev.3); Hospitality, restaurants and similar (Division 55 and 56 of the CAE Rev.3); Food industry, liquor and tobacco industries (Division 10, 11 and 12 of the CAE Rev.3); Gross and Retail commerce (Division 46 and 47 of the CAE Rev.3); Construction; (Division 41, 42 and 43 da CAE Rev.3); Land transport (Division 49 of the CAE Rev.3).

Temporary stay visa for seasonal work purposes for a period of over 90 days (up to 270 days)