Portugal ICT Work Residence Permit: requirements and guide

Who can apply

To get this permit, you must meet basic security and legal standards. You must not have any facts that would prevent you from getting a visa if the authorities knew about them. You must not be banned from entering or staying in Portugal. You must not have an active alert for refusal of entry, stay, or return in the SII UCFE system. Finally, you must not have been convicted of a crime that carries a prison sentence of more than one year in Portugal.^[1][2][3][4]

What you need to show

You must prove your employment relationship and qualifications. You need an employer declaration confirming your employment contract and specifying if you are a manager, specialist, or trainee. You must show proof of your professional qualifications and experience, or a higher education diploma. If your profession is regulated, you must prove you meet the legal conditions to practice it.^[5][6][7]

You must also prove the connection between the companies. You must show that the host company in Portugal and your company in the third country belong to the same company or group. You must show proof that you worked for the company or group for a minimum uninterrupted period before your transfer, based on your category.^[8][9]

Your working conditions must meet local standards. You must provide a document from your employer identifying the host company, your pay, and your working conditions during the transfer. The host company must also guarantee that it complies with national laws on working conditions and pay.^[10][11]

Documents

You must submit several personal documents. These include a valid passport and a completed Model 1 form. You must provide an authenticated criminal record from the country where you lived for more than one year before living in Portugal. You must also submit a signed declaration under oath stating your residential address and the terms of your residence.^{[12][13][14][15]}

You must also show proof of registration with local systems. This includes proof of registration with the tax administration and social security. You must also show proof of health insurance, or proof that you applied for it, if you are not covered by the national health service.^[16][17][18]

How to apply

You must book an appointment or use an electronic platform to make your application. You must submit it in person along with a signed form.^[19]

Timing

The authorities will decide on your application within 90 days. If you are renewing your permit, the decision takes 30 days. These times are cut in half if your company is certified.^[20]

After you arrive

You must notify AIMA within 15 days if any of the conditions of your residence permit change.^[21]

Checklist

• Fill out and sign the Model 1 application form^[13]
• Provide a valid passport^[12]
• Get an authenticated criminal record from your previous country of residence^[14]
• Obtain proof of registration with the tax administration^[16]
• Obtain proof of registration with social security^[17]
• Get a declaration from your employer confirming your contract and role^[5]
• Provide proof of qualifications, experience, or a higher education diploma^[6]
• Submit a declaration under oath of your residential address^[15]

Questions people ask

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