Job Seeker Visa waiting time

Member since 17 April 2023

mariacmorenovarelaActive member30 July 2023 15:57:30

Does anyone in this forum applied for this type of Visa from the USA?

I applied on June 7, they told me around 60 days, not sure If could take longer and not sure If I should contact the Consulate.

Any input will be appreciated.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert30 July 2023 16:51:18

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https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-v … /deadlines

PixelWanderer Member

Member since 17 November 2023

PixelWandererMember17 November 2023 17:07:46

@mariacmorenovarela

Hi Maria, how has your Portugal job seeker visa go? Did you get it? If so, how long did it take you?

mariacmorenovarela Active member

Member since 17 April 2023

mariacmorenovarelaActive member17 November 2023 23:36:09

Hi. I am still waiting believe it or not.

Consulate processed on June,

Waiting for SEF to assign a date for the appointment.

My lawyer is analyzing the situation to see what else can be done.

TGCampo Serial expat

Member since 30 August 2023

TGCampoSerial expat02 December 2023 11:40:21

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It it possible to apply for a temporary job seeker visa from within Portugal (e.g. as a visitor with a tourist visa)? I was told that anybody can come as a tourist to Portugal, apply for that visa and then apply for a long stay visa, which may take a very long time to get, but allows to remain in Portugal.

Is is the above correct?

mariacmorenovarela Active member

Member since 17 April 2023

mariacmorenovarelaActive member26 March 2024 22:24:35

That I really don't know. 😑

Mydeliveries Active member

Member since 29 November 2023

MydeliveriesActive member26 March 2024 22:52:42

@TGCampo

this certainly sounds like a way for some to bypass embassy visa quotas and long waiting times abroad

thanks for sharing

mariacmorenovarela Active member

Member since 17 April 2023

mariacmorenovarelaActive member27 March 2024 00:40:52

@Mydeliveries I am still waiting believe it or not....

GuestPoster8399 Guest

GuestPoster8399Guest31 August 2024 11:02:15

@mariacmorenovarela Hey Maria, just wondering if there's an update with your application already? I applied back in May and I'm still waiting...

jatinlodhiya7 New member

Member since 09 June 2025

jatinlodhiya7New member08 September 2025 14:45:18

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Hello Maria and GuestPoster, I have also applied for the Portugal Job Seeker Visa on 7 May 2025. I am still waiting for my Visa. So I request you both to share your status or experience and let me know if you both have received your Job Seeker Visa. Thank you in advance.