How to move to Portugal from Nepal

Closed for now: Portugal ended its job-seeker visa in October 2025 and the old 'come as a tourist, regularise later' route is gone.

Why Nepalis go: Many Nepalis already live there and it used to be an easier route.

The catch: The Nepali Embassy in Lisbon says no one can currently enter Portugal on a regular work visa. Offers to 'get you to Portugal' are almost certainly scams.

Most common route: None open for most workers at the moment.

Job seeker visa

Replaced in October 2025 by a visa for highly skilled people only, which had not opened as of 2026.

• Who it's for: Only highly qualified professionals once the new visa opens.
• Cost: —
• Time: —
• Stay: 120 days if granted; no Schengen travel.
• Family: No.
• Leads to permanent residence: Only if you get a job and residence.

Scams to avoid

• Anyone selling 'Portugal work visas' or 'Portugal via Dubai' packages in 2026 is lying.

If you need help in Portugal

Embassy of Nepal, Lisbon

Last checked 2026-10-17. All countries · Before you leave Nepal