Convert Student Visa to Working Visa in Portugal

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Natasha Miller (Mar 18, 2021)

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Service Details

Convert Student Visa to Working Visa

Available in the following locations: Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Faro, Lisbon, Portimão, Porto, Viseu.

* If your local town is not listed, a lawyer from our nearest office will be happy to assist you.

1Who is this Service for?

A popular option for those who wish to remain in Portugal when their student visa has expired is to make an application to convert their student visa to a visa that enables them to reside and work here.

You must have an offer of employment and make the application within 30 days of the expiry of the term of your student visa. Once the work visa has been approved, you may apply for a residency visa.

An interesting alternative, for those who have completed a high level of studies (Masters/PHD level) would be to apply for a one-year visa to search for employment.

You will need medical insurance and proof of your ability to support yourself economically for the duration of the visa.

While you are not permitted to work with this type of visa, upon finding suitable work, you may convert the visa to a residency and work visa (as mentioned above).

2What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with lawyers highly experienced in making successful applications for conversions of student visas to residency/work visas
Assistance and advice on the documentation required and completing and submitting the forms before stipulated deadlines to ensure the application is approved
Advice and assistance with applications on behalf of the worker’s spouse and family (if required)
Assistance with the application for residency and obtaining foreign residency cards

3Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Why choose Advocate Abroad?

Our Lawyers

Teresa, immigration lawyer in Aveiro

Cases completed 129

Teresa read law at the University of Coimbra. She is specialised in civil law, contracts, property and inheritance case, with more than 10 years representing international clients. She holds a postgraduate degree in Banking, Stock Exchange and Insurance Law and also holds the specialization course leading to the degree of Master of Corporate Law. A well-known speaker, Teresa's research focuses on issues of economic and financial law, as well as fundamental rights. She speaks English fluently.

Dawn Ryan
May 11, 2022
I was very happy to use the services of Teresa as I wanted someone I could communicate with in English, as I don't speak Portuguese. Teresa's English was perfect.
I was happy with the costs of the service and she helped ensure that my tight deadline was met.
I intend to use Teresa's services again in the future and would happily recommend to others.

Cláudia, immigration lawyer in Castelo Branco

Cases completed 31

I am a Lawyer, working independently for 7 years now.I have experience in family law, property, public deeds, criminal law and general matters.I'm my work I sometimes do translations and certifications of foreign documents.I although have experience in teaching.

Leonard Baker
Aug 17, 2021
We found Claudia a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. The reason being is that she was competent and helpful at all times. She was efficient without being pushy.
She also worked very logically and systematically making sure everything was achieved in a stress free manner. And she was friendly!

Laura, immigration lawyer in Lisbon

Cases completed 41

Laura is a registered lawyer with the Bar Association of Portugal. Coming from a family background of lawyers, Laura has learned quickly the value of in-depth knowledge and expertise in a restricted number of legal fields. She specialises in matters of property law, family law as well as criminal law and immigration matters.

Joseph Costa
Aug 16, 2021
Laura was great. Of course I was hesitant sending money overseas to someone I didn't know but after speaking to Laura I was at ease.
Laura always responded to my emails and when I informed her that I never received my paperwork in the mail, there were no questions and she sent out more paper special delivery which I received within a week.
If need be I would contact Laura to have work done and will advise any friends to do the same.

Tiago, immigration lawyer in Porto

Cases completed 64

Tiago has 10+ years of practice experience, having qualified in both Portuguese and Brazilian jurisdictions. He believes in the overarching importance of providing effective and creative solutions to business and individual clients alike.

Patricija Paula Gravele
Apr 01, 2022
He is excellent at what he does, I really appreciated the opportunity of remote services. He gave answers to all my questions and helped to solve my problem.

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