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Portugal Startup Visa—Launch Your Business in Europe

Professional visa assistance for entrepreneurs—helping innovative startups establish and scale in Portugal with expert guidance and guaranteed success.

Investment:
€5,146+/year
Processing:
6-11 months
Residency:
2 years
Complexity:
High
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Free 30-minute startup consultation
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Startup Visa at a Glance

Everything you need to know about Portugal's entrepreneur visa

Essential Details
Processing time:6-11 months
Annual expenses:€5,146+/year
Initial residency:2 years
Citizenship path:After 5 years
Complexity:High
Startup Ecosystem
Why entrepreneurs choose Portugal
🚀99 incubators
🇪🇺EU market access
💰Low operating costs
🎓Skilled talent pool
📡Tech infrastructure
🌐English widely spoken
🏛️Government support
🌍Global connections

Why Portugal's Startup Visa?

The Portugal Startup Visa is tailored for entrepreneurs aiming to establish and grow innovative businesses in Portugal. This visa program is ideal for projects with high potential in rapid financial growth, international market entry, and job creation.

Portugal offers a vibrant startup ecosystem with 99 certified incubators, government support programs, and access to European markets. The country has become a leading tech hub with companies like Unbabel, Talkdesk, and OutSystems scaling globally from Portugal.

Perfect for tech entrepreneurs who want to leverage Portugal's strategic location, skilled talent pool, and supportive regulatory environment to build scalable businesses for the European market.

99
Certified incubators
€325K
Target 5-year turnover
6-11
Months to residency
Successful entrepreneurs collaborating in modern Portuguese startup office - ideal environment for Startup Visa holders

Key Requirements

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Business Plan

Develop and document your innovative business idea

2. Incubator Approval

Secure approval from certified Portuguese incubator

3. Submit Application

Apply through the IAPMEI platform online

4. Visa Acquisition

Obtain visa from Portuguese consulate

5. Residence Permit

Apply for residency upon arrival in Portugal

Expected Timeline

1-3 months
Business plan + incubator approval
2-4 months
Application processing
3-4 months
Visa issuance + residency

Investment & Costs

Required Costs
Annual living expenses:€5,146.80
Startup Visa application:€90
Residence permit:€85.05
Incubator costs (monthly):~€100
Total estimated:€12,322+
Long-term Benefits
EU market access for business
Schengen Area travel freedom
Family inclusion permitted
Pathway to citizenship (5 years)
Government startup support
Access to skilled talent pool

Success Stories

Sofia Martinez - Tech Entrepreneur

Sofia Martinez

Tech Entrepreneur

"GetFastVisa helped me launch my startup in Lisbon with the Startup Visa - incredible support and expertise!"
David Chen - SaaS Founder

David Chen

SaaS Founder

"Perfect for ambitious entrepreneurs! Got my Startup Visa approved and now scaling across Europe from Portugal."
Elena Popović - Fintech Entrepreneur

Elena Popović

Fintech Entrepreneur

"The Portugal Startup Visa opened European markets for my company. GetFastVisa's guidance was game-changing!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose Us

The getfastvisa Advantage

Perfect for innovative entrepreneurs looking to establish and scale their business in Portugal's thriving startup ecosystem

VFS Monitoring Mastery

Our tech monitors slots 24/7, securing appointments in days instead of months

Portugal Focused Expertise

We are digital nomads ourselves with 100% focus on Portugal

Tech-Driven Efficiency

Our streamlined platform means a faster, more transparent process

Instant Eligibility

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