The Portuguese government has established the StartUP visa program to attract foreign entrepreneurs, investments, and innovative projects to the country.

The program is overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Internal Affairs and requires applicants to have a stable financial condition and a solid business plan. To qualify, an entrepreneur must generate jobs and have a minimum yearly turnover of 325,000€ in Portugal. The StartUP visa application process is open with no deadline and can be submitted online through the IAPMEI website.

The decision will be made within 30 working days of submission. The required documents include a motivation letter, CV, project presentation, passport, tax and social security documents (if applicable), police clearance certificate, and a bank statement showing financial means.