Job Seeker Visa

• To whom does this type of visa apply?

  This visa is intended for applicants who want to seek work in Portugal for a period of up to 120 days.

Job Seeker Visa: R$ 661.18 (consular fee R$ 505.49 + transfer fee R$ 15.27 + processing fee R$ 140.42) + used services.

Processing fee monthly calculated based on euro variation and indexed by the Central Bank of Brazil.

Exchange rate on 05/01/2024.

Note: We do not accept cash. Payments can also be made by bank deposit in the account below:

Bank: Santander

Agency: 0729

Current Account: 13000778-0

Beneficiary: VFS BRASIL SERVIÇOS DE PREPARACAO DE DOCUMENTOS LTDA

Check below lists for residence / long-stay visas:

	J Job Seeker Visa
	Job Seeker Visa for nationals of Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP)

Lists updated on 07/03/2023 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal Check forms / terms below:

Check forms / terms below:

	Visa application form - Application form can be fulfilled through our Form Filling Assistance service
	Criminal record consultation request
	Consent Form
	Term of Responsibility

Note:

Bring your printed checklist in two copies with the header duly filled.

All documents must be presented in the accurate order of the lists, previously signed, printed on white A4 paper, front only, without staples, clips, post-its or cover sheets and outside of any file kind.

The lack of any listed document will result in the non-receipt of your process and consequently, the loss of the scheduled appointment.

The documents presentation does not guarantee the visa granting; therefore, the Consular posts reserve the right to request documents other than those listed through VFS Global whenever they deem necessary.

With the exception of your passport, no documents will be returned after the completion of your analysis, so make sure you have copies of all items delivered for yourself.

The photos can be taken in the required format directly on the day of your interview with our photo service. However, if you prefer to deliver them printed, follow the guidelines below:

• 3x4 size
• White background
• Good resolution
• Without any obstruction that compromises the visualization of your entire face such as hats / caps, hair, earrings, etc.

If you provide photos that do not comply with the instructions above, your application will not be received.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You can visit our website https://www.vfsglobal.com/portugal/brazil/index.html and click on the "TRACK YOUR APPLICATION" link. Please keep your date of birth and your visa application protocol number on hand when tracking your application status.

Processing times vary depending on the type of visa requested. After registering the process in the system, it will be forwarded to the respective Consular post. Note that VFS has no responsibility for deadlines and under no circumstances do consular posts guarantee deadlines for completion, these are always average, so do not buy tickets before having your visa approved and in hand.

For more information about deadlines, you can consult the Diplomatic Portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, regarding average deadlines: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/prazos

You can also request an SMS text service, which is an automatic message updating your process, sent to the applicant's phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased while submitting your visa application.

The visa application form can be filled out directly on the day of your interview with our Form Filling Assistance Service. Click the link below to download it:

Visa application form