You can now apply for Portugal Job Seeker Visa from Nepal. With this, you can stay and search for work in Portugal for up to 6 months.
It is important to note that no official information was released from any News Media or Government from Nepal on this matter.
Please Do No pay blindly for application service before knowing all the information.
Portugal Job Seeker Visa 2023
The job seeker visa allows the holder to gain entry and stay in Portugal solely for job hunting (searching for work). It permits you to engage in a subordinate work activity until the visa expires or a residence permit is issued.
Unlike the UK Seasonal Visa, you can search for work after going to Portugal through IEFP, but you must apply and get a Job Seeker Visa from Nepal or your resident country.
What is the process to Apply for a Job Seeker Visa in Portugal?
To apply for Job Seeker Visa, you must first fill out an application for DECLARATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR IEFP (Institute of Employment and Vocational Training), Prepare the documents mentioned then you can apply for a visa through VFS Global.
- Application for IEFP Registration
- Job Seeker Visa from the Embassy of Portugal
- Online
- Visit the nearest Portuguese consulate – India.
a. Application for IEFP Registration
Before you can apply for the Job Search Visa, you will need to fill out an online application for the declaration of expression of interest for IEFP registration.
IEFP in Portugal means Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional, which means Institute for Employment and Vocational Training in English.
This is a simple form where you must declare that after entering Portuguese, you intend to register with the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training to look for work.
Basic Personal information will be collected and provided in a PDF form through Email, you can download that and include it in visa processing documents.
You can apply for Work Searching Visa from Nepal and other countries like United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, or other nations.
If Nepalese citizens living abroad intend to apply for this, you must provide extra documents.
The process to fill Online Form for IEFP
Why do you need to register with IEFP?
Through IEFP, you will get information on Job Offers throughout the country (Portugal), which will help you find work sooner. You only need to present your identity document: A passport for foreign nationals.
b. How to apply for a Job Search Visa?
You can either apply form “online” or from the nearest Portuguese consulate.
No, Information on Online Appointment or Application – Will Soon Update.
As there is no permanent Portuguese diplomatic representation in Nepal. The Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi monitors matters related to this country. So, you will have to visit there for the application.
Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, India
Address | No 4, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021, India |
Telephone (Consular Section) | +(91) 11 4607 1001 |
Fax | +(91) 1146 071 004 |
E-mail (Visas) | [email protected] |
E-mail (Consular Section) | [email protected] |
Coordinates | 28º 36′ 0.28″ N | 77º 11′ 1.46″ E |
Website | https://novadeli.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt |
Below is the map of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, India, which Nepali uses. It is around 18 hours of drive from Pokhara.
The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Kathmandu, Nepal, will not issue visas.
Address | Laxmi Bank building, Hattisar, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, PO Box 6156 Nepal |
Phone | + (977) 9818154468 |
[email protected] | |
Dependency | Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi |
1. Documents
You need to prepare these documents before submitting a visa application for Job Seeker Visa to the Embassy of Portugal,
- National Visa Application: Download PDF
- Passport: ePassport Application Process
- 2 Photographs in including form (Recent)
- Police Report: Verified Police Clearance Certificate
- Request for criminal record inquiry
- Travel Insurance
- Two-way travel ticket
- Proof of finance
Other Important Document
- Birth certificates
- Birth registration certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Marriage registration certificates
- Education degrees
These are not required to be submitted in ORIGINAL but need to have a colored photocopy of these certificates & carry the original as well along with the documents.
Documents checklist for the Job Seeker visa in VFX Global for India. – Download Checklist
2. Requirements
Age Limit: Minimum age limit is 18 years and Above for this visa.
Education Qualification: There is no specific educational qualification mentioned. You have the option to choose from 4 years to a university degree.
Work Experience: You get the option to show your previous work experience and it also has an unskilled (Not Recommended) option as well.
Other than this you can also select in which sector you would like to work in Portugal.
You might need to show your previous work experience certificates.
3. Fees and Cost for Portugal – Job Seeker Visa
The total cost you will pay while applying for the Work Searching Visa in Portugal from Nepal might differ according to your agent.
- Visa Fee: €90 (Rs 12,664)
- Bank Statement: €2115
- Police Report Verification: Rs 500
- Travel (Two-Ways): Depends on the Agent
- Travel Insurance: Depends on the Agent
- Traveling for Document: Depends
Visa Fee: According to VFS Global visa fee for Portugal is €90, which in Nepali Rupees as of 19th Feb 2023 is Rs 12,664.
Bank Statement: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal clearly states that proof of financial statement is equivalent to three guaranteed monthly salaries of around €2115.
Relative Support: If you have relatives in Portugal, who can support you, then you do not need to show a financial statement. But they will need to fill out this form: Term of responsibility form.
Police Report: You can create Police Clearance Certification online, but to verify it, you will need to pay रु500 – Police Report Verification Process.
Travel & Insurance Expenses: A copy of the return transportation ticket is an important document, Travel Insurance, and Travelling Costs (Within Nepal for different documents and Possibly India for Visa Processing) the cost might be different according to the agent you choose.
I usually post with experience, but this post is based only on Internet Research and Youtube. I will try to provide all the necessary information ASAP.
If you have information or questions that you like to share then, please do comment.
Sources
- IEFP Registration: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portugal
- Visa Application Form: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portugal
- Visa Fee: VFS Global India
- Term of responsibility form: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portugal
FAQs
What is Portugal’s Job Seeker Visa?
The job seeker visa allows the holder to enter and stay in Portugal for job searching. It permits you to engage in a subordinate work activity until the visa expires or a residence permit is issued.
How long can I stay and Search for work in Portugal?
You get upto 6 months of visa after an extension for searching job in Portugal, but there are certain conditions.
If your visa application is accepted, you will be granted a job-searching visa for 120 days. If you fail to find any work during this period, you can extend your stay for another 60 days.
What if I do not find any work within 6 months in Portugal?
If your visa expires and you cannot find any company as a sponsor for employment, then you must leave Portugal.
Can I reapply New application for Work Searching Visa in Portugal?
Yes, re-apply is possible, but only If your previous visa for this purpose has expired. You can apply for a new one after one year.
Can I apply for Resident Visa in Portugal after receiving Job Seeker Visa?
When you get a Job seeker visa, the authorities will give you a date for an appointment within the 120 days the visa is valid.
If you get a job during that time, you can use the visa to apply for a temporary residence permit.
But only those who have met the general requirements for the Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), which are listed in Article 77 of the Law.
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