Country guide
🇵🇹 Portugal
Europe · LisbonHDI 0.89GDP per capita (PPP) 51680
Student decision
Student workBeing qualified
Post-study workAfter graduating, the student may work as an employee or in self-employment provided they obtain the appropriate temporary residence permit (change of status from study to professional activity).OfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Admission languageBeing qualified
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of living≈ €920/month (≈ €11,040/year)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaA non-EU student first obtains a residence visa at the Portuguese embassy/consulate, then a temporary residence permit issued on arrival by AIMA (the agency that replaced SEF).Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments required for the residence visa and then the temporary study residence permit, according to the official EU immigration portal.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Valid travel document (passport)
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
- Travel insurance
- Return ticket
- Proof of admission to the educational institution
- Enrolment confirmation (for the residence permit)
- Proof of tuition fee payment (higher education)
- Health insurance or national health service (SNS) coverage