WHO IT'S FOR · D1 VISA
Who the D1 Subordinate
Worker Visa Is For
The D1 is a visa for employees with a specific job offer. It's not a job-seeker visa — you need an offer already received from a Portuguese company
Important: any role qualifies — there are no category restrictions, as long as the position meets the D1 criteria
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BENEFITS · D1 VISA
Key Benefits of the
D1 Portugal Visa
2+3 years
Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A direct path to permanent residency and EU citizenship
Formal employment
Legal employment under a contract of at least one year with a Portuguese company
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with your Portuguese residence card
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
Healthcare · Education
Access to affordable Portuguese healthcare and education for the whole family
EU banks
Account opening, loans and financial products. Full integration into the EU banking system
CRITERIA · DOCUMENTS
Position requirements & documents
POSITION CRITERIA
D1 position requirements
The role must meet the subordinate-worker-visa criteria — this is the key condition for approval
What is checked
The position is registered and advertised with the IEFP
No EU-citizen candidates were found for the role
The annual salary meets the required threshold
Proof of qualifications (if required)
A contract, or a promise of one, for at least 1 year
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
What to submit with your application
The package is prepared for your consulate appointment; some documents are later updated for your AIMA appointment
Required documents
Passport + photos
Job offer / contract from the employer
NIF + Portuguese bank account with proof of funds
Proof of address (rental agreement or ownership)
Criminal record certificate (no older than 3 months)
Travel insurance covering 6 months from your arrival date
Declaration of Intent
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your country, position and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
Job offer, NIF, bank account, funds, insurance
≈ 60 days
D1 visa submission
Appointment, document package, full support. Visa valid for 120 days
≈ 90 business days
Residency application at AIMA
Appointment, documents, lawyer support. Two-year residence card
Portuguese PR
Permanent residence
Apply for permanent residency or renew your residency
Final stage
Path to EU citizenship
Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Choose your level of support
BASIC
€490
Start & preparation
NIF + NISS
Personal checklist
2×45 min consultation with an expert
Chat manager
Lawyer review
AIMA appointment
STANDARD ✦ POPULAR
€1,100
Full package up to the visa
NIF + NISS + checklist
2×60 min + chat manager
Document review by a lawyer
Consulate appointment arranged
AIMA appointment
Lawyer support at AIMA
PREMIUM
€3,800
Full-cycle up to the residence card
Everything in Standard
AIMA appointment + lawyer support
Status management up to the card
Unlimited consultations
Tax consultation + IRS
3+ specialists on the team
FAMILY
€6,200
Up to 4 people included
Everything in Premium for each family member
Family reunification paperwork
Unlimited consultations
3+ specialists, priority support
Our commitment: a fixed price for Vesper's support, with no hidden fees for our services. Government fees, translations and third-party services are paid separately; we support you at every step
ADD-ONS
Additional services
AIMA government fee on submission
€406.90
Residence permit renewal
€181.50
Family reunification (1 child)
€177.40
Bank account opening
€1,450
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Document translation
€20 / page
Notarization
€20 / document
Document delivery
€15
Accountant
from €200/mo
Citizenship
€250
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
EU passport
Path to citizenship
The D1 visa is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
D1 Visa journey?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
Mob / WhatsApp
+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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