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Requirements to qualify for a work visa

melissa6962

Happy 2024 everyone!


I'm new to this website and an hoping to get some advice for whether it's possible for me to live in Portugal. I've had my heart set on moving there for several years now but have been delayed and now am worried I've missed the boat since Brexit.


I run a small online business which I'd like to continue working on remotely when I'm out there, that earns £500 - £800 profit per month. I'd also like to work or volunteer part time out there - I have a BA Hons degree and am qualified to teach English as a foreign language.


From what I understand I don't earn enough to qualify for the self-employment visa, and am not sure if doing part time English teaching would qualify for me to apply for a long term work visa.


Is there a requirement to the number of hours you have to work to qualify for the work visa?


Any advice for a way I can live there is greatly appreciated :))


Best,

Melissa

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Bhavna

Hello Melissa and welcome on board !


Happy 2024 to you as well !


Please note that I have created a new thread on the Portugal forum from your post so that members can guide you.


While waiting for their feedback, feel free to read the Living in Portugal Guide for Expats to gather as much infos as possible.


All the best

Bhavna

JohnnyPT

Hi Melissa,


As an english teacher, what I suggest is that you look for work in this area of teaching in order to get your residence visa, e.g. in private colleges / english teaching schools, etc... You can then add to your income your online activity or have other professional activities. That income you mention here is not enough to get the D7 visa for passive income.


Some support here:


New visa to look for work in Portugal

Residence visa to attend higher education study programmes

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1006132


Visas

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=908742


Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=907675


Regards