Portugal — study
Portugal — Portugal Study Visa (D4)
Guide last reviewed: . Check the linked official guidance for current rules and application availability.
Requirements we check
More requirements locked
1 more requirement for Portugal Study Visa (D4)
- ✓See every requirement this route actually checks
- ✓Find out which ones you already meet
- ✓Get your single highest-impact next action
The full guide
A national long-stay visa for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals enrolled in a program in Portugal lasting more than one year — shorter programs use the related D5 visa instead. Document- and funds-based, no points test: confirmed enrollment, proof of monthly means at or above Portugal's minimum wage, accommodation, health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Applied for at a Portuguese consulate, then converted to a residence permit with AIMA (the immigration authority) after arrival — AIMA has enforced a strict 'complete file or nothing' rule at appointments since April 2025.
Cost: Commonly cited around €90–€110 for the D-visa itself, plus a VFS Global service fee of roughly €40 where applicable — figures varied across sources, verify with your specific consulate.
The full guide is locked
See exactly what Portugal Study Visa (D4) requires
- ✓Every document you'll need, with what assessors actually look for
- ✓The real stage-by-stage process, with fees and processing times
- ✓Common pitfalls that actually cause refusals for this route
- ✓See if YOU qualify — your real fit score, not a generic checklist
This is everything your application involves. Start a plan to get it done.
Check my own fitTurn your research into a relocation plan
Use these free resources alongside the official instructions for your chosen route.
- Relocation planning guide
Organise your destination research, preparation timeline and next steps.
- Visa document checklist and evidence tracker
Build a document list from your route's instructions and track what is still missing.
- Relocation budget calculator
Use your own cost estimates to calculate your budget, savings gap and monthly target.
Pasage provides immigration pathway information and preparation help based on official public criteria. We are not immigration lawyers, regulated advisers, or agents, and we do not guarantee any visa outcome. Rules and thresholds change — always confirm against the official source linked above before you apply.