Portugal Article 92 Residence Permit for Vocational Students (FAQ)

𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 lives and open doors to endless opportunities. Ensure that the vocational training institution you choose is recognized and accredited. This is important for the quality of education and future employment prospects along with immigration processes.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Portugal also supports individuals looking to start businesses or engage in entrepreneurial activities. This support may include training and mentorship programs.

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐄𝐒𝐅): Portugal, like other EU member states, receives funding from the ESF to support various skill development and employment initiatives. These programs often focus on specific target groups, such as youth or disadvantaged populations.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚: If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you must typically apply for a student visa to study in Portugal or a residence permit already in Portugal. Must understand visa and residence permit requirements before processing to Portugal.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: After completion of training and further securing a job, you can apply for a residence permit for employment purposes. This allows you to work and reside in Portugal legally. Over time, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship, depending on your circumstances and your stay in Portugal.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 (𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥): is ready to answer all your questions and guide you through the enrollment and residence permit process. Stay tuned for upcoming information 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚.