Agriculture Visa In Portugal

The Portugal Investor Residence Permit for Agriculture (PRIA) is a Portuguese investment visa specifically designed for investors who are setting up an agricultural project in Portugal. This program is created to boost the development of the agricultural industry in the country and support food self-sufficiency. Foreign nationals will be eligible to apply for a long-term residence permit after investing either directly or through a company in agricultural activity, agri-food, viticulture or olive oil, under one of the investment plans validated by the Program.

Not only is Portugal becoming a very popular tourist destination, but also one of the most sought after places to relocate because of its beautiful climate and infrastructure. If you are looking for an EU country that offers less expensive living costs, more jobs and an opportunity to create a new start for yourself and your family – you should consider relocating to Portugal.

Not only is Portugal becoming a very popular tourist destination, but also one of the most sought after places to relocate because of its beautiful climate and infrastructure. If you are looking for an EU country that offers less expensive living costs, more jobs and an opportunity to create a new start for yourself and your family – you should consider relocating to Portugal.

 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

According to the duration of the seasonal contract of employment, the stay until a nine months limit in a period of twelve months is extended (article 56, no. 4).

The employment relationship may involve more than one company provided it is for seasonal work (see article 71-A, no. 2).

 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Applications for the extension of stay are submitted in any SEF’s directorate or regional delegation, on a standard form, signed by the applicant or his/her legal representative, or on-line, holding the necessary documentation as follows:

• Two recent, identical photographs, in colour with blank background, and easily identifiable (only for appointments at Aveiro or Braga SEF bureau)
• Passport or any other valid travel document
• Whenever the applicant is a minor or legally disabled person, the application should be submitted and signed by his/her legal representative
• Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence, as per the provisions of Order number 1563/2007, of 11/12
• Evidence that the applicant has adequate accommodation
• Permission for checking the Portuguese criminal records by SEF (to be stated in the same standard form for the extension of stay) whenever the stay required exceeds 90 days (except for under 16 years of age)
• Return ticket (or in situations duly confirmed and documented the travel reservation with the return date), except in situations in which the required stay exceeds 90 days
• Specific Documents:
• Contract of employment or declaration of the employer confirming the keeping of the seasonal contract of employment
• Health insurance or supporting evidence stating that he/she is covered by the National Health Service
• Insurance against accidents at work submitted by the employer

 SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS

Supporting evidence of the justifiable grounds for the extension of the period of validity or the duration of the stay, namely:

• Extension of the seasonal employment or declaration of the employer confirming the keeping of the seasonal employment (with a temporary employment company or a new employer established in the national territory, identifying the place, time and type of work, duration, wage and holidays paid to which the worker has the right);
• Supporting evidence of the registration within the tax administration and social security (interruptions, contributions below than the amounts waged or in the absence of contributions) may force the delivery of the certificate of regular/no debts situation within Social Security;
• Supporting evidence of proper protection in case of illness, identical to nationals, or of health insurance and insurance against accidents at work available by the employer;
• Declaration issued by the competent entity for checking of the requirements of the profession in which is subject to special qualifications, in Portugal, as applicable.