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Studying & Living in Portugal
Move to Portugal to study and live with the D4 student visa — our team handles the process end to end.
Portugal combines a safe, affordable lifestyle, a mild climate and a welcoming culture with quality universities and language schools. Whether you come to study, join family or settle with stable income, we make the move simple.
The D4 Student Visa
The D4 is Portugal’s national visa for non-EU students enrolled in higher education, a study programme, exchange, internship or research. It grants legal residency for the duration of your studies, the right to work part-time, access to public healthcare and education, free movement in the Schengen area, and a path to residency after graduation.
How we help
- D4 eligibility assessment and planning
- Visa application and document preparation
- Proof of income and accommodation
- School / university enrolment liaison
- NIF, bank account and healthcare registration
- Settling-in and integration support
With the D4 you can work part-time during your studies and build a path to residency after graduation.
How it works
From sign-up to your D4 visa, with us beside you.
Questions & Answers
What is a D4 visa?
The D4 visa is a long-term residence visa for non-EU/EEA nationals wishing to study, undertake an internship, or volunteer in Portugal for more than a year. Applicable to higher education, exchange programmes, and vocational courses, it grants the right to live and work part-time in the country, whilst also offering a pathway to permanent residency.
What is the D4 visa?
The D4 is the residence visa for study, professional internships or volunteering. It is the usual visa for attending higher education in Portugal.
What documents do I need for the D4 visa?
An acceptance/enrolment letter from a higher-education institution, a valid passport, a criminal record certificate, proof of means of subsistence, accommodation and health insurance. See the full checklist in your document area.
Do I need a university acceptance letter first?
Yes — proof of acceptance, or that you meet the admission conditions, is the essential document for the D4 visa.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. Students with a D4 residence permit may carry out professional activity within the legal limits.
Can the D4 be renewed?
Yes, the study residence permit is renewable for as long as the course lasts.
Do I need health insurance?
Health insurance is required, unless you are covered by the SNS by attending an officially recognised institution.