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EU Blue Card - Portugal

James M76

Hi all


I came to portugal with a D3 visa in 2022 and got my 2 year residence card in June 2023. It expires in May 2025 and I was wondering if it is possible to apply for the EU Blue Card ?


Has anyone ever done that conversion ?

See also

Retiring in PortugalTraveling to PortugalRENEWING US PASSPORT FROM PORTUGALD7 residency card delayRenewing my residence permit
JohnnyPT

Why don't you renew your residence permit under the D3 visa (+3 years) ?


Here's some support on the EU Blue card:

https://aima.gov.pt/pt/viver/concessao- … o-a-e-segu

James M76

@JohnnyPT

I could renew on that basis but if it is possible to convert to Blue Card then why not ? It offer certain advantages.


So really my question is whether that conversion is possible or one can only stick to the carc initially given.

Ashraf Ali96

I don't understand,  what exactly is the EU blue card ?

donn25

Are you a highly-qualified worker wishing to work in an EU country?
If so, you might be able to get an EU Blue Card. On these pages you can find out what an EU Blue Card is, how to apply for one and learn more about the rights that an EU Blue Card holder can enjoy. Some EU countries may offer other employment permits for highly-qualified workers in addition to the EU Blue Card.


That's from https://immigration-portal.ec.europa.eu/eu-blue-card/essential-information_en