Portugal study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | A higher-education student accepted or admitted to a Portuguese institution may obtain a residence authorisation when the study-admission conditions and sufficient resources are proven. The application requires valid travel documents, accommodation evidence, subsistence means, enrolment proof, and health insurance or coverage by Portugal’s National Health Service. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee (education student aima digital analysis) | 99.8 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance, education student aima digital permit grant) | 85.8 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (education student aima presential analysis) | 133 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance, education student aima presential permit grant) | 114.3 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (education student national residence visa) | 110 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (education student portuguese state scholarship exempt) | 0 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (permit) | 133 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance, permit) | 114.3 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (visa) | 90 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 60 days | Official source |
| Study route | First permit valid for | 36 months | Official source |
| Study route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 920 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |