If you were counting on Portugal's D7 passive income or work-seeking visa to start a new life there, the program is effectively closed as of now.
Portugal has cancelled all work-seeking visa appointments effective immediately. The country is no longer processing new applications for this category, which allowed non-EU citizens to enter and search for employment while on a temporary residence permit.
This affects anyone planning to move to Portugal on a work-seeking visa—a route that was popular with remote workers and job hunters who wanted time to establish themselves before securing a local contract. If you had an appointment scheduled, it's gone. If you were considering the move, you'll need a different visa path: the D7 (passive income), the startup visa, or a direct employment offer with a Portuguese employer willing to sponsor you.
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Portugal is no longer processing new applications for work-seeking visas.
The timing matters. Portugal has been tightening residency rules over the past year, and this cancellation suggests the government is shifting away from temporary work-seeking permits. Check the Portuguese immigration authority's website for alternative visa categories, but don't expect this one to reopen soon.
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