REFERENCE MATERIAL –

HQA visas are priority permits. According to Portuguese legislation, decisions on HQA visas must be issued within 30 days.

HQA business incubator Empowered Startups Portugal coordinates with its partner R&D institutions in Portugal to provide the official documents required for applicants to secure an HQA visa.

Below are links to full list of documents required by Portuguese authorities:

HQA Visa : view list of required documents on government site
Renewal #1 – based on R&D project : view list of required documents on government site
Renewal #2 – based on business continuation : view list of required documents on government site

– SEF Portugal (Border & Immigration authorities)