Some countries offer very favorable living conditions for long stays or directly the residence.
The possibility of emigrate to live and work in another countryin search of opportunities or a new experience is an increasingly latent reality for Argentine young people. One of the most friendly destinations with immigrants, without a doubt, is Portugal. Because of its high salaries, labor demand and quality of life, it is a prosperous and stable country.
However, some factors must be taken into account. You cannot enter freely and reside, especially if you are not a European citizen. For Latin Americans and citizens from other parts of the world, it is requested as a requirement Obtain the citizenship of some country from the Shengen space or some of the visas offered by the State.
Portugal
What allows you to do this visa and who can take advantage of it
The most common visa to access the country of the European Peninsula is Job search visa. As the name implies, it is a document that allows the entry and permanence in Portugal with the specific objective of seeking employment. While it is in force, it allows a work activity to be exercised until the visa ends or the residence permit is granted. This document does not allow a family accompaniment visa.
This visa has a duration of 120 days, with the possibility of an extension by another 60. It is intended for people of legal age who have enough funds to reside in Portugal while they are in the search for work and have a return passage. In addition, there are a number of requirements and documentation to take into account.
Requirements, documents and duration of the visa to search for employment in Portugal
In order to request this visa, forms must be filled and submit general and specific documentation as the case may be, which will later be presented at the Consulate. As for the general documentation, it is required:
- Complete and signed national visa application form.
- Two recent photographs, passport size.
- Valid passport up to at least 3 months after the return date.
- Proof that you are citizen of the country from where the application is submitted.
- Travel insurance that covers medical assistance and repatriation.
- Criminal record certificate.
- Ticket back with a maximum date of 120 days after admission.
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
- Proof of resources equivalent to triple the minimum wage of Portugal (870 euros).
There is also one Specific documentation for this visa:
- Letter of intention that explains the reasons to request the visa, the area of experience and in which you want to work.
- Registration Proof at the IEFP (Institute of Employment and Professional Training of Portugal).
Step by step to process the visa from your country and how much it costs
To know in depth the process of obtaining the visa we recommend consulting the consulate of each country, because it changes according to the place of residence. From Argentina the step by step is as follows:
- Register on the E-Vis portal.
- Complete the online form and attach the required documentation.
- Request a shift through the portal.
- Present the day of the shift with printed copies of all documentation.
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