In this post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the visa that allows you to work and travel in Portugal for one year.
All slots for 2020 applications are now filled.
Requirements
- You must be an Argentine citizen who normally resides in the Argentine Republic.
- Be between 18 (eighteen) and 30 (thirty) years of age, inclusive.
- You must not be traveling with dependent family members.
- Hold a valid Argentine passport.
- Have a higher education degree (tertiary education) or have successfully completed at least two (2) years of university studies.
- Not have previously participated in this program (that is, you may obtain this Working Holiday Visa for Portugal only once in your lifetime).
- Possess a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase one.
- Have sufficient funds to support yourself during the initial period of your stay, as determined by the competent consular authority.
- Pay the fees and charges applicable to the visa application.
- Have valid and comprehensive accident and health insurance throughout your stay that covers hospitalization and repatriation costs in the event of illness or death.
- Have no criminal record.
This visa allows you to
- Enter Portugal and remain in the country legally for 12 months, starting from the date of entry.
- It is a multiple-entry visa, so you may leave and re-enter the country as many times as you wish.
- You may take one or more training or professional development courses, with a total duration of up to 6 months.
- You may work for up to 6 months of the total 12-month period.
100 visas will be issued per year.
Once you apply for the working holiday visa, the Portuguese embassy must make a decision within 90 days. And once you receive your working holiday visa (in your passport), you have 90 days to travel to Portugal.
How much does the visa cost?
The visa costs ARS 4,925 and is paid on the day of the interview. This cost may vary from month to month as determined by the “Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros” in Lisbon.
Payment is made via money order addressed to the Consular Section of Portugal in Buenos Aires and is due once all your documentation has been reviewed.
Appointments to obtain the visa
Embassy in Buenos Aires
IMPORTANT: (01/01/2020) Appointments to apply for the year 2020 are already fully booked
Consulate in Córdoba
The slots that became available on 01/01/2020 are already fully booked.
How to Apply
1 – Prepare all the necessary documents to submit your application for the Working Holiday program at the Portuguese Embassy.
A valid Argentine passport, the original and photocopies. Regarding the photocopies, they must include all used pages; it does not specify whether they must be in color or black and white, so it is up to you to choose whichever format you prefer. The important thing to note here is that your passport must remain valid for at least three months after the visa’s expiration date.
Visa application form: On the day of the interview, you will be given a form to fill out on the spot. The embassy provides it, so you don’t need to look for it online or request it by email.
Photographs: Two identical, recent passport photos in good condition. They must be 4×4 cm in size, with a white or light-colored background. Hair must be tucked behind the ears so the face is clearly visible; if you have facial piercings, they must be removed.
Airfare: You must present a return ticket to Argentina or have sufficient funds to purchase one.
Proof of Funds: Proof of reasonably sufficient funds to support yourself during the initial period of your stay. To demonstrate funds, you may provide a bank statement, fixed-term deposits, or your parents’ pay stubs along with a letter stating that they will cover your expenses.
Proof of accommodation: You can make a reservation for a hotel, hostel, or apartment; alternatively, a resident of Portugal can send you a Letter of Invitation committing to host you starting from your arrival date. this letter must be in Portuguese, include an address and the duration of the stay, and must be hand-signed. Regarding hostel reservations, they must be made at least 10–15 days in advance; reservations for shorter periods will not be accepted.
You must present medical and accident insurance (Travel Insurance) covering the entire stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, including medical repatriation and repatriation of remains.
Certificate of Criminal Record, issued within the last 90 days by the National Registry of Recidivism and Criminal Statistics, legalized with the Hague Apostille, and translated into Portuguese by a certified translator, with the translation legalized by the corresponding Translators’ Association. For your reference, you must obtain the Hague Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship; it costs ARS 90, and if you complete the process in the morning, you will receive it the same day. As for translations, prices vary widely, but the cheapest you can find is around ARS 500. A translation certified by the Association costs ARS 320 if you need it the same day or ARS 290 if you pick it up the next day.
For the Certificate of Tertiary/University Studies recognized by the Argentine government, you must submit a copy certified by the educational institution or by a notary public. Many people submit their academic transcript, already signed by, for example, the academic secretary, and that is sufficient as certification. Always make sure it is signed by an authorized official.
Portuguese Criminal Record Certificate: This certificate is issued by the Portuguese Embassy, which verifies whether or not you have a criminal record in Portugal. Since most of you have likely never traveled to Portugal, this should not be a problem. On the day of your interview, you will be given this certificate to fill out on the spot.
2 – Schedule an appointment with the embassy
Once you have gathered all the information, you must send an email to request an appointment.
Embassy in Buenos Aires
There will be 60 slots available, and you can request an appointment starting January 1, 2020 (THEY ARE ALREADY FULL)
You must send an email to seconsular@buenosaires.dgaccp.pt to request an appointment to submit your documents. Interviews will be held on Wednesdays only.
You must contact the consulate and request an appointment via email at: contacto@consuladoptcba.com
3 – Submission of the Application
In this step, you must submit all the documentation described above to the Portuguese Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Portuguese Embassy in Buenos Aires
Maipú, 942 – 17th floor
1006 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Phone: (005411) 43137601
Fax: (005411) 43112586
Email: seconsular@buenosaires.dgaccp.pt
Official website: www.embaixadaportugal.com.ar
In the case of Córdoba, please contact:
Portuguese Consulate in Córdoba
José Roque Funes 1723
5000 – Córdoba
Tel.: +54 9 351 4429500
Email: contacto@consuladoptcba.com
On the day of the interview, submit all documentation to the consulate or embassy. If submitting documentation within the country, each consulate forwards the documentation to the Portuguese Embassy for possible approval.
4 – Payment of the fee
Once you have submitted all the documentation, you must pay the visa fee. Payment is made in cash and in Argentine pesos; the fee is ARS 4,925.
Once the embassy/consulate receives your documents and the payment is verified, they have about 30–40 days to give you a response!!!
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