I am a highly qualified professional
- Highly qualified professionals.
- Researchers, lecturers and other qualified profiles.
- Workers recruited by Tech Visa-certified companies.
- People potentially eligible for an EU Blue Card.
HQ · route
Highly qualified work has several distinct routes.
The general Article 90 route, EU Blue Card and Tech Visa are not the same. Professional profile, contract, employer and qualifications determine which route may be relevant.
Do not mix legal routes
A high salary alone does not prove that one of these regimes applies. Check qualifications, contract, employer and current criteria.
Your route, step by step
What to check first
01
Identify the regime
AIMA distinguishes highly qualified activity, EU Blue Card and Tech Visa.
02
If you are abroad
gov.pt provides a residence visa for research or highly qualified activity.
03
EU Blue Card
A specific residence title for highly qualified activity, including mobility rules for certain Blue Card holders from another Member State.
04
Tech Visa
Used for recruitment by certified companies and has specific worker/company requirements.
Confirm before acting
Highly qualified activity — AIMA ↗EU Blue Card — AIMA ↗
Tech Visa — AIMA ↗
Highly qualified visa — gov.pt ↗
Rules, channels and fees can change. The official source prevails at the time of filing.